St. John's Recreation Center | 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:

See MTA website at http://www.mta.info/

APPROACH: ParkingCurbside 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

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):

0 %

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

36 inches

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

Curb cuts are at either end of the street. At the intersection of Troy Ave and Schnectady Ave.

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

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

Yes

Are there stairs to gain entry?

Step count

0 stairs

Handrail type

NONE

Is a ramp provided?

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:

32 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

4 7/10 pounds

Handle type entering:

Pull

Handle type exiting:

Push plate

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

18 inches

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaMain 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:

Tile

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

0 %

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

36 inches

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

Yes

Height of counter:

36 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:

Small registration office with desk located directly behind welcome desk.

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletFemale Locker Room/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):

36 inches

Is a single use restroom provided?

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

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:

32 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

4 67/100 pounds

Handle type entering:

Pull/Hook

Handle type exiting:

Push plate

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

18 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:

35 inches x 42 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?

Number of grab bars:

0 bars

Toilet seat height:

18 inches

Is the sink area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

Yes

Height of sink:

32 inches

Sink is:

Wall

Depth of knee space under sink:

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

6 inches

Are faucet controls usable without grasping?

Yes

Location of soap dispensers:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

38 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

45 inches

USE: Elevator(s)Lobby 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:

Tile

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

0 %

Elevator control panel height:

48 inches

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

Tactile
Visual

Elevator door width:

36 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:

65 inches x 49 inches

Is the elevator well-lit?

Yes

USE: StairsLobby stairs

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:

Rubberized surface

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

0 %

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

36 inches

Step count

85 stairs

Is lit

Yes

Has edge markings

Has handrail

Yes

Comments/additional information about stairs:

1st floor to 2nd floor= 38 stairs; 2nd floor to 3rd floor= 23 stairs; 3rd floor to 4th= 24 stairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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

Many doors are propped open with door stops dependent on the weather.

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingCurbside Parking

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaMain registration

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletFemale Locker Room/Restroom

USE: Elevator(s)Lobby elevator

USE: StairsLobby stairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingCurbside Parking

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaMain registration

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletFemale Locker Room/Restroom

USE: Elevator(s)Lobby elevator

USE: StairsLobby stairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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