Harborfields Public Library | 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 Huntington Area Rapid Transit (HART) bus provides public transportation within the town of Huntington. The bus will drop off visitors of the library at a close proximity to the library's actual location. Paratransit bus services through HART are also available to visitors of the library. General information regarding services provided by the HART bus can be gathered by calling (631) 427-8287 or by accessing their website at HARTBUS@HuntingtonNY.gov.

APPROACH: ParkingLibrary Main Parking

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)

5 spaces

Width of designated accessible spaces:

108 inches

Number of designated accessible spaces with access aisles:

3 spaces

Width of access aisles:

118 inches

Distance from parking to entrance:

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

47 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:

Blacktop

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

0 %

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

124 inches

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

Entrance to parking is on Wyckoff St and direction of travel within the parking lot is one way. There is also street parking available. For activities, the parking entrance is on Ann St and there are two accessible parking spaces in the Ann St parking lot.

ENTER: EntrancesLibrary Main Entrance

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

Yes

Are there stairs to gain entry?

Yes

Step count

4 stairs

Handrail type

Metal

Is a ramp provided?

Yes

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

52 inches

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

8 %

If yes, depth of ramp landing:

124 inches

If yes, describe the surface of ramp:

Cobblestone

Describe the type of railing on the ramp:

Metal

Type of door:

Automatic

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Yes

If yes, distance between doors:

92 inches

Clear open width of door:

54 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

0 pounds

Handle type entering:

Automatic

Handle type exiting:

Automatic

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

48 inches

Comments/additional information about entrance:

The main entrance is on Wyckoff St, however, those who are looking to participate in activities or to use the restroom should enter from the Ann St entrance.

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaCirculation Desk

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:

Tile and carpet

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

0 %

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

54 inches

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

Yes

Height of counter:

29 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)

Yes

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

On the right side of the circulation desk, there is a lower counter that is accessible to people using wheelchairs.

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:

Carpet and tile

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

0 %

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

46 inches

Is a single use restroom provided?

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

Yes

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:

36 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

2 pounds

Handle type entering:

Push pull

Handle type exiting:

Push pull

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

44 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)

15 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:

44 inches

Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:

The restroom is located in the same wing as the activity rooms. The route of travel is carpeted, and the bathroom floor is made of tile. There are three bathrooms, which are all accessible.

USE: Elevator(s)

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

N/A

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

N/A

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

N/A

Does elevator have a sensor that reopens the door or does door stay open at least 20 seconds?

N/A

Is the elevator well-lit?

N/A

Comments/additional information about the elevator:

There is not an elevator, because the facility is on one level.

USE: Stairs

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

N/A

Is lit

N/A

Has edge markings

N/A

Has handrail

N/A

Comments/additional information about stairs:

There are not any stairs within the facility.

Notes about physical inclusion

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

All areas of the library are accessible through the Wyckoff St entrance. If, however, you are visiting the library in order to partake in any of the activities offered in the activity rooms, there is an additional ramp located in the Ann St entrance parking lot, along with accessible parking.

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingLibrary Main Parking

ENTER: EntrancesLibrary Main Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaCirculation Desk

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMen's Restroom

USE: Elevator(s)

USE: Stairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingLibrary Main Parking

ENTER: EntrancesLibrary Main Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaCirculation Desk

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMen's Restroom

USE: Elevator(s)

USE: Stairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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