Elwood 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:

Bus stop is located on the corner of Jericho Turnpike and Elwood Road; to the right of the front of the Library.

APPROACH: ParkingLibrary Parking Lot

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)

3 spaces

Width of designated accessible spaces:

96 inches

Number of designated accessible spaces with access aisles:

2 spaces

Width of access aisles:

64 inches

Distance from parking to entrance:

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

12 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:

Asphalt and concrete

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

0 %

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

36 inches

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

Is a ramp provided?

N/A

Type of door:

Manual
Automatic

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Yes

If yes, distance between doors:

120 inches

Clear open width of door:

32 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

0 pounds

Handle type entering:

Automatic
Push pull

Handle type exiting:

Automatic
Push pull

Comments/additional information about entrance:

There are a series of doors to gain entry. On the exterior, there is an enter and exit door with push/pull handle. The doors are also automatic with buttons to activate them. The interior door is automatic.

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in Area

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:

Carpet and tile

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

0 %

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

Yes

Height of counter:

34 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)

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletBathroom 1

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:

Carpet and Linoleum

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

0 %

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

32 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:

32 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

3 pounds

Handle type entering:

Lever

Handle type exiting:

Lever

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

48 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:

34 inches

Sink is:

Wall

Depth of knee space under sink:

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

8 inches

Are faucet controls usable without grasping?

Location of soap dispensers:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

41 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

46 inches

Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:

Bathroom has a step stool on the right side of sink. There is also a baby changing table and a paper towel dispenser.

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletBathroom 2

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:

Carpet and linoleum

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

0 %

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

32 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:

32 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

3 pounds

Handle type entering:

Lever

Handle type exiting:

Lever

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

3 1/2 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:

34 inches

Sink is:

Wall

Depth of knee space under sink:

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

8 inches

Are faucet controls usable without grasping?

Location of soap dispensers:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

41 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

47 inches

Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:

This bathroom has a paper towel dispenser and an extra sink.

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingLibrary Parking Lot

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in Area

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletBathroom 1

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletBathroom 2

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingLibrary Parking Lot

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in Area

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletBathroom 1

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletBathroom 2

Notes about physical inclusion

Elwood Public Library
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