Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

No
N/A

APPROACH: ParkingMain Visitor Parking Lot

(If both are present, assess the agency parking)

Agency
Unlined
Yes

(International symbol of accessibility or clear wording)

Yes
Number of designated accessible spaces:

(If unlined, approximate number of accessible spaces)

3 spaces
Number of designated accessible spaces with access aisles:
0 spaces
Distance from parking to entrance:

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

780 feet
Yes
No
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
Asphalt, wooden bridge, asphalt
Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):
2 %
Width of route of travel (at its narrowest point):
40 inches
Comments/additional information about parking and route of travel to entrance:
The bridge contains the narrowest width due to diminished curb cuts.

APPROACH: ParkingBird Cabin

(If both are present, assess the agency parking)

Agency
Unlined
Yes

(International symbol of accessibility or clear wording)

Yes
Number of designated accessible spaces:

(If unlined, approximate number of accessible spaces)

3 spaces
Number of designated accessible spaces with access aisles:
0 spaces
Distance from parking to entrance:

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

270 feet
Yes
No
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
Asphalt
Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):
2 1/2 %
Width of route of travel (at its narrowest point):
61 inches

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance to Visitor Center (VC)

No
No
No
Manual
No
Clear open width of door:
31 inches
Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

12 pounds
Pull
Push pull
Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:
47 inches
Comments/additional information about entrance:

This entrance opens to a landing with stairs that lead up and down to gain access to different parts of the building.
The left door, when standing outside facing the building, is the only door that opens from the outside, unless good weather is present; in which case the other door will be propped open. The right door is broken but can be pushed open from the inside to exit the building.

ENTER: EntrancesBird Cabin Rear Accessible Entrance

No
No
No
Manual
No
Clear open width of door:
34 inches
Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

16 pounds
Pull
Push plate
Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:
13 inches
Comments/additional information about entrance:
There is a 1.5" gap from the asphalt pathway into the building.

ENTER: EntrancesVC Upper Accessible Entrance

No
No
Yes
If yes, width of ramp (at its narrowest point):
60 inches
If yes, slope of ramp (at its steepest incline):
5 7/10 %
If yes, depth of ramp landing:
0 inches
If yes, describe the surface of ramp:
Wooden boards
Describe the type of railing on the ramp:
Wooden hand rail
Manual
Clear open width of door:
33 inches
Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

25 pounds
Push plate
Pull
Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:
29 inches
Comments/additional information about entrance:
There is no landing at the top of the ramp into the entrance.

ENTER: EntrancesVC Lower Accessible Entrance

No
No
Yes
If yes, width of ramp (at its narrowest point):
34 inches
If yes, slope of ramp (at its steepest incline):
9 %
If yes, depth of ramp landing:
0 inches
If yes, describe the surface of ramp:
Asphalt
Manual
No
Clear open width of door:
33 inches
Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

22 pounds
Knob
Knob
Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:
0 inches
Comments/additional information about entrance:
There is a steep drop off on the left side of the ramp when facing the building; no edge protection so be cautious.

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletLower Level Visitors Center Women's Restroom

Yes
Yes
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
Linoleum
Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):
0 %
Width of route of travel (at its narrowest point):
48 inches

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

Yes
Female

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

Yes
Yes
Clear open width of door to restroom:
34 inches
Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

9 pounds
Push plate
Pull
Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:
44 inches
Yes

(60" circle)

No
If no, provide dimensions of free floor space in stall/toilet area:
33 inches x 37 inches
Yes
No
Number of grab bars:
2 bars
Toilet seat height:
19 inches
Yes
Height of sink:
34 inches
Wall
Depth of knee space under sink:

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

11 inches
Yes
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:
44 inches
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of hand dryers/paper towel dispensers:
48 inches

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletPublic Restroom Building- Women's

Yes
No
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
Asphalt, wooden bridge, asphalt
Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):
2 %
Width of route of travel (at its narrowest point):
40 inches

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

Yes
Female

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

Yes
Yes
Clear open width of door to restroom:
34 inches
Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

8 pounds
Pull
Push plate
Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:
38 inches
No

(60" circle)

Yes
Yes
Yes
Number of grab bars:
2 bars
Toilet seat height:
18 1/2 inches
Yes
Height of sink:
33 inches
Wall
Depth of knee space under sink:

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

10 inches
Yes
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:
37 inches
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of hand dryers/paper towel dispensers:
43 inches

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletPublic Restroom Building- Men's

Yes
N/A
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
Asphalt, wooden bridge, asphalt
Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):
2 %
Width of route of travel (at its narrowest point):
40 inches

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

Yes
Male

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

Yes
Yes
Clear open width of door to restroom:
34 inches
Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

6 pounds
Pull
Push plate
Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:
37 inches
No

(60" circle)

Yes
Yes
Yes
Number of grab bars:
2 bars
Toilet seat height:
18 1/2 inches
Yes
Height of sink:
33 inches
Wall
Depth of knee space under sink:

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

10 inches
Yes
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:
35 inches
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of hand dryers/paper towel dispensers:
42 1/2 inches

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletLower VC Men's Restroom

Yes
Yes
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
Linoleum
Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):
0 %
Width of route of travel (at its narrowest point):
48 inches

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

No
Male

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

Yes
Yes
Clear open width of door to restroom:
34 inches
Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

8 pounds
Push plate
Pull
Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:
55 inches
Yes

(60" circle)

No
If no, provide dimensions of free floor space in stall/toilet area:
31 inches x 57 inches
No
Yes
Number of grab bars:
2 bars
Toilet seat height:
19 inches
Yes
Height of sink:
34 inches
Wall
Depth of knee space under sink:

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

11 inches
Yes
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:
40 inches
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of hand dryers/paper towel dispensers:
48 inches

USE: StairsMain Entrance Landing

Yes
Yes
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
Carpet, rubber stairs, non-slip tread
Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):
0 %
Width of route of travel (at its narrowest point):
36 1/2 inches
Yes
Yes
Yes
Comments/additional information about stairs:

11 stairs to access the lower level
4 stairs to access the upper level

USE: StairsBird Cabin Stairs

Yes
Yes
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
Carpet inside, concrete outside, asphalt pathway to building
Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):
0 %
Width of route of travel (at its narrowest point):
36 inches
Step count
4 stairs
N/A
No
Yes
Comments/additional information about stairs:
2 sets of stairs to gain access to the porch/main entrance of building; 4 stairs total

Notes about physical inclusion

Any additional information about physical accessibility you feel would be helpful to people with disabilities and their families
The DEC is currently exploring the possibility of installing a lift in the Visitors Center to improve accessibility and inclusion.