Bronx House Jewish Community Center | Inclusive Rec Database

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

Does transportation serve area or facility?

Yes

If yes, type of transportation available:

Public

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

Yes

Comments/additional information about transportation:

BX 12 Bus to Muliner Avenue and Pelham Parkway (North or South).

APPROACH: ParkingBronx House Jewish Community Center

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

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

Due to the residential area of the facility, there is only street parking available. There is an accessible route of travel from parking to entrance with a concrete surface, width greater than 60 inches and a 0% slope.

ENTER: EntrancesAccessible Main Lobby Entrance

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

Are there stairs to gain entry?

Step count

0 stairs

Handrail type

not applicable

Is a ramp provided?

If yes, describe the surface of ramp:

n/a

Describe the type of railing on the ramp:

n/a

Type of door:

Manual

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Yes

If yes, distance between doors:

110 inches

Clear open width of door:

33 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

6 pounds

Handle type entering:

Pull

Handle type exiting:

Push Plate

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

60 inches

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:

smooth brick flooring

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

Yes

Height of counter:

42 inches

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

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)

Yes

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

Receptionist can speak Spanish and English

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletAccessible Lobby 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:

smooth brick to tile

Is a single use restroom provided?

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

Yes

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:

33 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

2 pounds

Handle type entering:

Knob

Handle type exiting:

Knob

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

2 inches

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

N/A

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:

18 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:

34 inches

Sink is:

Wall

Depth of knee space under sink:

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

10 inches

Are faucet controls usable without grasping?

Yes

Location of soap dispensers:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

42 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

48 inches

Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:

This restroom remains locked. Visit the reception desk for the key to gain access.

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletPool 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 with a 0.5 inch marble lip

Is a single use restroom provided?

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

Yes

Is signage clear?

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

Is there a door to restroom?

Yes

Clear open width of door to restroom:

30 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

15 pounds

Handle type entering:

Pull

Handle type exiting:

Pull

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

34 inches

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

Is the toilet area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

(60" circle)

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

37 inches x 29 inches

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

Toilet seat height:

17 inches

Is the sink area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

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

36 inches x 27 inches

Height of sink:

32 inches

Sink is:

Wall

Depth of knee space under sink:

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

10 inches

Are faucet controls usable without grasping?

Yes

Location of soap dispensers:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

48 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

56 inches

Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:

Door tends to stick when being opened. Therefore, the door is propped open while the pool is in use.

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:

42 inches

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

Tactile
Visual

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:

64 inches x 80 inches

Is the elevator well-lit?

Yes

USE: StairsStairs

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

Yes

Has handrail

Yes

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingBronx House Jewish Community Center

ENTER: EntrancesAccessible Main Lobby Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaAgency Registration

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletAccessible Lobby Restroom

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletPool Restroom

USE: Elevator(s)Agency Elevator

USE: StairsStairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingBronx House Jewish Community Center

ENTER: EntrancesAccessible Main Lobby Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaAgency Registration

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletAccessible Lobby Restroom

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletPool Restroom

USE: Elevator(s)Agency Elevator

USE: StairsStairs

Notes about physical inclusion

Bronx House Jewish Community Center
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