Greater Ridgewood Youth Council | 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:

The GRYC itself does not offer transportation services; however, their faciltiies are served by various NYC transit services like the MTA or NYC Taxi, Uber etc.
For some programs the city school buses contract out buses to city vendors.

APPROACH: ParkingMain GRYC street parking

Type of parking assessed:

(If both are present, assess the agency parking)

Street

Parking spaces are:

Unlined

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)

15 feet

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

Is the route of travel well-lit?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

Concrete with a curb obstruction

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

7 %

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

35 1/2 inches

APPROACH: ParkingPS 128

Type of parking assessed:

(If both are present, assess the agency parking)

Street

Parking spaces are:

Unlined

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

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:

Concrete

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

8 1/2 %

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

34 inches

ENTER: EntrancesMain GRYC entrance

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

Are there stairs to gain entry?

Is a ramp provided?

Yes

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

60 inches

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

7 %

If yes, describe the surface of ramp:

Concrete

Type of door:

Manual

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Clear open width of door:

35 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

4 pounds

Handle type entering:

Pull

Handle type exiting:

Push plate

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

28 inches

ENTER: EntrancesPS 128

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

ENTER: EntrancesPS 93 Ramp Entrance

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

Are there stairs to gain entry?

Is a ramp provided?

Yes

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

60 inches

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

7 1/2 %

If yes, depth of ramp landing:

60 inches

If yes, describe the surface of ramp:

concrete

Describe the type of railing on the ramp:

Iron fencing

Type of door:

Manual

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Yes

If yes, distance between doors:

48 inches

Clear open width of door:

334 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

9 pounds

Handle type entering:

Pull

Handle type exiting:

Push pull

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

22 inches

Comments/additional information about entrance:

See photos for visual reference of the PS 93 ramp entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaMain GRYC 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:

Cocnrete and carpet

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

0 %

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

60 inches

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

Yes

Height of counter:

30 inches

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

N/A

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)

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletFloor 1 Family Restroom at GRYC

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:

Carpet

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

0 %

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

54 inches

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:

33 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

6 pounds

Handle type entering:

Lever

Handle type exiting:

Lever

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

12 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

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:

16 inches

Is the sink area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

Yes

Height of sink:

33 1/2 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:

37 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

56 inches

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMain GRYC Basement Men's Restroom

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

Is the route of travel well-lit?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

Tile

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

0 %

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

34 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)

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:

Lever

Handle type exiting:

Lever

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

25 inches

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

Is the toilet area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

(60" circle)

Yes

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:

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:

48 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

52 inches

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletPS 128 Cafeteria Boys 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:

Tile

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

0 %

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

34 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)

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)

5 pounds

Handle type entering:

Lever

Handle type exiting:

Lever

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

21 inches

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

Yes

Is the toilet area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

(60" circle)

Yes

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:

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:

48 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

44 inches

USE: Elevator(s)Main entrance 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:

Concrete and carpet

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

0 %

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

54 inches

Elevator control panel height:

60 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:

55 inches x 45 inches

Is the elevator well-lit?

Yes

Comments/additional information about the elevator:

This elevator provides access to all floors of the main GRYC headquarters

Notes about physical inclusion

Any additional information about physical accessibility you feel would be helpful to people with disabilities and their families

The GRYC provides programming at 12 public schools in the greater Ridgewood area through a partnership. During this assessment PS 128 and PS 93 were assessed.

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingMain GRYC street parking

APPROACH: ParkingPS 128

ENTER: EntrancesMain GRYC entrance

ENTER: EntrancesPS 128

ENTER: EntrancesPS 93 Ramp Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaMain GRYC registration

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletFloor 1 Family Restroom at GRYC

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMain GRYC Basement Men's Restroom

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletPS 128 Cafeteria Boys Restroom

USE: Elevator(s)Main entrance elevator

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingMain GRYC street parking

APPROACH: ParkingPS 128

ENTER: EntrancesMain GRYC entrance

ENTER: EntrancesPS 128

ENTER: EntrancesPS 93 Ramp Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaMain GRYC registration

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletFloor 1 Family Restroom at GRYC

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMain GRYC Basement Men's Restroom

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletPS 128 Cafeteria Boys Restroom

USE: Elevator(s)Main entrance elevator

Notes about physical inclusion

Greater Ridgewood Youth Council
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