Neighborhood Self Help for Older Persons Project (SHOPP) Casa Boricua Senior Center

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

Does transportation serve area or facility?

Yes

If yes, type of transportation available:

Public
Agency

If yes, does transportation accommodate a person using a wheelchair?

Yes

Comments/additional information about transportation:

Transportation is provided by another non-profit organization. There is a public bus stop directly in front of the center.

APPROACH: ParkingNeighborhood Self Help for Older Persons Project (SHOPP) Casa Boricua Senior Center

Type of parking assessed:

(If both are present, assess the agency parking)

Street

Are designated or marked accessible parking spaces provided?

If yes, are the spaces clearly marked with upright signs designating them as accessible?

(International symbol of accessibility or clear wording)

N/A

Number of designated accessible spaces:

(If unlined, approximate number of accessible spaces)

0 spaces

Distance from parking to entrance:

(If no designated accessible parking, measure distance from middle of parking lot/area to entrance)

8 feet

Is there a continuous unobstructed route of travel from parking to entrance?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

concrete and asphalt

Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):

10 %

Width of route of travel (at its narrowest point):

84 inches

Comments/additional information about parking and route of travel to entrance:

Street parking is available in front of the main and accessible entrances.

ENTER: EntrancesAccessible Entrance B

Is the international symbol of accessibility (or signage designating accessibility) displayed by entrance?

Are there stairs to gain entry?

Yes

Step count

2 stairs

Handrail type

metal easy to grasp

Is a ramp provided?

Yes

If yes, width of ramp (at its narrowest point):

40 inches

If yes, slope of ramp (at its steepest incline):

7 %

If yes, depth of ramp landing:

107 inches

If yes, describe the surface of ramp:

concrete

Describe the type of railing on the ramp:

metal tubular

Type of door:

Manual

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Yes

If yes, distance between doors:

149 inches

Clear open width of door:

35 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

8 1/2 pounds

Handle type entering:

Knob

Handle type exiting:

Knob

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

52 inches

Comments/additional information about entrance:

There are two entrances to the center, Main Entrance A, leads directly into the center. Accessible Entrance B leads to the lobby with an elevator and ramp.

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaAgency Registration

Is there a continuous unobstructed route of travel from entrance (if indoor facility) or parking (if outdoor facility) to registration/check-in area?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

tile

Is the registration/reception/check-in counter easily located?

Yes

Height of counter:

40 inches

If counter is higher than 36", is a fold-out shelf available?

Yes

Is the registration area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering? (60" circle)

Yes

If no, provide dimensions of free space in registration area:

60 inches x 60 inches

Is signage clear in registration area?

(word, picture, and Braille or raised lettering)

N/A

Comments/additional information about reception/registration/check-in area:

The reception area is also the information desk, where seniors sign in for lunch.

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletAccessible Corridor Restroom

Is there a continuous unobstructed route of travel from entrance (if indoor facility) or parking (if outdoor facility) to restroom?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

tile

Is a single use restroom provided?

(e.g. family, companion, single room)

Yes

Restroom assessed:

Family

Is signage clear?

(word, picture, and Braille or raised lettering provided for signs)

Yes

Is there a door to restroom?

Yes

Clear open width of door to restroom:

34 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

8 1/2 pounds

Handle type entering:

Knob

Handle type exiting:

Knob

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

35 inches

Does the toilet stall door swing open to outside of stall?

Is the toilet area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

(60" circle)

Yes

If no, provide dimensions of free floor space in stall/toilet area:

60 inches x 60 inches

Are grab bars mounted on at least two sides of the toilet?

Yes

Number of grab bars:

2 bars

Toilet seat height:

17 1/2 inches

Is the sink area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

Yes

If no, provide dimensions of free space in sink area:

60 inches x 60 inches

Height of sink:

33 inches

Sink is:

Wall

Depth of knee space under sink:

(from outer edge of sink to pipes or other obstruction under sink)

13 inches

Are faucet controls usable without grasping?

Location of soap dispensers:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

37 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of hand dryers/paper towel dispensers:

47 inches

Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:

There is only one batroom designated as accessible and it is located on first floor.

USE: Elevator(s)Agency Elevator

Is there a continuous unobstructed route of travel from entrance to elevator?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

tile

Elevator control panel height:

55 inches

Methods of communication for elevator controls: (check all that are present)

Visual
Audible

Elevator door width:

42 inches

Does elevator have a sensor that reopens the door or does door stay open at least 20 seconds?

Yes

Size (clear space) of elevator car:

79 inches x 49 inches

Is the elevator well-lit?

Yes

USE: Stairs

Is there a continuous unobstructed route of travel from the entrance to this area?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

tile

Is lit

Yes

Has edge markings

Has handrail

Yes

Comments/additional information about stairs:

The handrail is metal tubular and easy to grasp.

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingNeighborhood Self Help for Older Persons Project (SHOPP) Casa Boricua Senior Center

ENTER: EntrancesAccessible Entrance B

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaAgency Registration

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletAccessible Corridor Restroom

USE: Elevator(s)Agency Elevator

USE: Stairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingNeighborhood Self Help for Older Persons Project (SHOPP) Casa Boricua Senior Center

ENTER: EntrancesAccessible Entrance B

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaAgency Registration

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletAccessible Corridor Restroom

USE: Elevator(s)Agency Elevator

USE: Stairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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