Cornell Outdoor Education & Hoffman Challenge Course

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:

The TCAT goes to Cornell via bus 30. All TCATs have accessible ramps according to their website at http://www.tcatbus.com/ada/accessibility/

APPROACH: ParkingCornell Outdoor Education: Bartels Hall

Type of parking assessed:

(If both are present, assess the agency parking)

Agency

Parking spaces are:

Lined

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)

32 spaces

Width of designated accessible spaces:

107 inches

Number of designated accessible spaces with access aisles:

2 spaces

Width of access aisles:

98 inches

Distance from parking to entrance:

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

23 feet

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

Yes

Is the route of travel well-lit?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

Cement sidewalk to cement floor

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

4 %

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

61 inches

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

The only slope along the route of travel is at the curb cut, other than the curb cut the route of travel is flat. Two of the accessible parking spots are available 24 hours a day. There are an additional 30 accessible parking spots that are available and labeled as accessible parking spaces from 5:00-10:00pm MONDAY-FRIDAY, and 1PM-10PM SATURDAY & SUNDAY.

ENTER: EntrancesSide Entrance To Bartels Hall

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

Are there stairs to gain entry?

Yes

Step count

25 stairs

Handrail type

N/A

Is a ramp provided?

N/A

Describe the type of railing on the ramp:

Railing on both sides and down the middle (Main Stairwell)

Type of door:

Manual
Automatic

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Yes

If yes, distance between doors:

300 inches

Clear open width of door:

42 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

9 pounds

Handle type entering:

Automatic
Pull

Handle type exiting:

Automatic
Pull
Push pull

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

18 inches

Comments/additional information about entrance:

There are two main entrances into the building from the street and the side Bartels parking lot. Both have accessibility features for ease of entry.
To enter Cornell Outdoor Education there are also two entrances. One at the stairs and one at the elevator (See below for more information)

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

Is the route of travel well-lt?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

Painted cement to bumpy textured tile

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

0 %

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

42 inches

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

Yes

Height of counter:

45 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

Is signage clear in registration area?

(word, picture, and Braille or raised lettering)

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

The registration area is used for Physical Education class registration and for renting gear. However, registration can also be done by emailing akw2@cornell.edu or by calling (607) 255-6183.

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

Is the route of travel well-lit?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

Painted cement

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

0 %

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

36 inches

Is a single use restroom provided?

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

Restroom assessed:

Male

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:

65 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

4 pounds

Handle type entering:

Push plate

Handle type exiting:

Pull

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

26 inches

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

Yes

Is the toilet area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

(60" circle)

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

56 inches x 58 inches

Is the center line of the toilet positioned 16"-18" from the nearest side wall?

Yes

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

Height of sink:

31 inches

Sink is:

Wall

Depth of knee space under sink:

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

21 inches

Are faucet controls usable without grasping?

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:

38 inches

Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:

The Men's Restroom is located on the first floor in Bartels hall near the stairwell that leads to COE.

USE: Elevator(s)Agency Elevator

Is an elevator provided to access recreation areas on other floors?

Yes

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

Yes

Is the route of travel well-lit?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

Painted Cement

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

0 %

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

48 inches

Elevator control panel height:

48 inches

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

Tactile

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 56 inches

Is the elevator well-lit?

Yes

Comments/additional information about the elevator:

If entering from the building from the street, the elevator will be located in front of you. But if you are entering from the side, the elevator will be down the corridor and through the double doors. Then continue to the elevator, which is down the hall and on the right. The elevator exit is in a back area of the building, so after exiting the elevator, you would turn right to get to the Outdoor Education office.

USE: StairsMain Stairwell

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

Yes

Is the route of travel well-lit?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

Painted cement

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

54 %

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

86 inches

Step count

25 stairs

Is lit

Yes

Has edge markings

Yes

Has handrail

Yes

Comments/additional information about stairs:

There are doors entering and existing staircase area. When exist staircase the office will be on your right

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingCornell Outdoor Education: Bartels Hall

ENTER: EntrancesSide Entrance To Bartels Hall

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaAgency Registration

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMen's Restroom

USE: Elevator(s)Agency Elevator

USE: StairsMain Stairwell

Notes about physical inclusion

Cornell Outdoor Education & Hoffman Challenge Course Back to Agency

Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingCornell Outdoor Education: Bartels Hall

ENTER: EntrancesSide Entrance To Bartels Hall

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaAgency Registration

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMen's Restroom

USE: Elevator(s)Agency Elevator

USE: StairsMain Stairwell

Notes about physical inclusion

Cornell Outdoor Education & Hoffman Challenge Course
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