Paul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Center (VIC)

APPROACH: ParkingPaul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Center (VIC)

Type of parking assessed:

(If both are present, assess the agency parking)

Agency

Are designated or marked accessible parking spaces provided?

Yes

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

(International symbol of accessibility or clear wording)

Yes

Number of designated accessible spaces:

(If unlined, approximate number of accessible spaces)

7 spaces

Width of designated accessible spaces:

104 inches

Number of designated accessible spaces with access aisles:

7 spaces

Width of access aisles:

57 inches

Distance from parking to entrance:

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

285 feet

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

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

paved sidewalk

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

9 %

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

108 inches

ENTER: EntrancesFront Entrance

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

No

Are there stairs to gain entry?

No

Step count

0 stairs

Is a ramp provided?

No

Type of door:

Manual

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Yes

If yes, distance between doors:

174 inches

Clear open width of door:

47 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

4 pounds

Handle type entering:

Entry Set Top Button

Handle type exiting:

Pull

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

77 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:

ceramic tile

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

Yes

Height of counter:

39 inches

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

No

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)

No

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

For the route of travel to the reception desk, there is a 0% slope and the width at its narrowest point is 47 inches.

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMen's 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:

ceramic tile

Is a single use restroom provided?

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

No

Restroom assessed:

Male

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)

3 pounds

Handle type entering:

Knob

Handle type exiting:

Knob

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

115 inches

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

Yes

Is the toilet area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

(60" circle)

No

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

58 inches x 36 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:

33 inches

Sink is:

Wall

Depth of knee space under sink:

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

9 inches

Are faucet controls usable without grasping?

Yes

Location of soap dispensers:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

40 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

41 inches

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletWomen's 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:

ceramic tile

Is a single use restroom provided?

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

No

Restroom assessed:

Female

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:

35 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

4 pounds

Handle type entering:

Knob

Handle type exiting:

Knob

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

24 inches

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

Yes

Is the toilet area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

(60" circle)

No

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

59 inches x 39 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:

33 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:

44 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

40 inches

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:

ceramic tile

Elevator control panel height:

39 inches

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

Tactile
Visual

Elevator door width:

48 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:

61 inches x 93 inches

Is the elevator well-lit?

Yes

Comments/additional information about the elevator:

There is braille located on all of the elevator control panels.

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:

ceramic tile, the stairs are carpeted with 2 inch texture plates on the edge of each step

Is lit

Yes

Has edge markings

Yes

Has handrail

Yes

Comments/additional information about stairs:

There are 23 stairs in the flight assessed.

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingPaul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Center (VIC)

ENTER: EntrancesFront Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaAgency Registration

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMen's Restroom

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletWomen's Restroom

USE: Elevator(s)Agency Elevator

USE: Stairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingPaul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Center (VIC)

ENTER: EntrancesFront Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaAgency Registration

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMen's Restroom

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletWomen's Restroom

USE: Elevator(s)Agency Elevator

USE: Stairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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