Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

Yes
Public
Agency
Yes
Comments/additional information about transportation:

The YM & YWHA has several school buses to transport participants to and from programs.
Public transportation that serves the facility inlcudes the MTA Subway: A & 1 Trains, NYC Taxi, Uber, and Access-a-Ride

APPROACH: ParkingDesignated Staff Parking

(If both are present, assess the agency parking)

Agency
Unlined
No

(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)

45 feet
Yes
Yes
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
Pavement concrete
Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):
3 1/2 %
Width of route of travel (at its narrowest point):
43 inches
Comments/additional information about parking and route of travel to entrance:
The YM & YWHA of Washington Heights offers street parking for visitors and participants. There is staff parking on the side of the building; however, it is not meant for public use.

APPROACH: ParkingStreet Parking right in front of the building

(If both are present, assess the agency parking)

Street
Unlined
No

(International symbol of accessibility or clear wording)

N/A
Distance from parking to entrance:

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

22 feet
Yes
Yes
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
Pavemented to curb cut to concrete
Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):
3 1/2 %
Width of route of travel (at its narrowest point):
43 inches
Comments/additional information about parking and route of travel to entrance:

Street parking is not available Monday through Friday 8AM -6PM.

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance at 54 Nagle Ave

No
No
No
Automatic
Yes
If yes, distance between doors:
97 1/2 inches
Clear open width of door:
57 inches
Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

0 pounds
Automatic
Automatic

ENTER: EntrancesStairway B - second floor

N/A
Yes
Step count
18 stairs
Handrail type
Metal tubular
No
Manual
No
Clear open width of door:
34 inches
Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

4 1/2 pounds
Knob
Push plate
Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:
45 inches

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in Area"All visitors must stop here" Desk

Yes
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
Tile
Yes
Height of counter:
42 inches
No
Yes

(word, picture, and Braille or raised lettering)

No
Comments/additional information about reception/registration/check-in area:
This registration desk is located directly forward as on enters the automatic doors. There is normally a security guard there who will direct you in the right direction.

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaMembership and Registration Desk

Yes
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):
47 inches
Yes
Height of counter:
30 inches
Yes
Yes

(word, picture, and Braille or raised lettering)

No
Comments/additional information about reception/registration/check-in area:
This registration desk is located down the hallway to the right of the main automatic door entrance. There is a normally one removable chair in front of this desk. A 17" tall bench is provided next to the desk as well.

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletWomen's restroom on first floor

No
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):
32 inches

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

No
Female

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

No
No
No

(60" circle)

No
If no, provide dimensions of free floor space in stall/toilet area:
36 inches x 20 inches
Yes
Yes
Number of grab bars:
2 bars
Toilet seat height:
17 1/2 inches
No
If no, provide dimensions of free space in sink area:
31 inches x 60 inches
Height of sink:
36 inches
Wall
Depth of knee space under sink:

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

14 inches
Yes
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:
36 inches
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of hand dryers/paper towel dispensers:
45 inches
Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:
There is a door to this restroom. I was informed that it remains open at all times.

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMen's Restroom - 2nd floor

Yes
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):
33 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:
33 inches
Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

0 pounds
Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:
7 inches
No

(60" circle)

Yes
Yes
Yes
Number of grab bars:
2 bars
Toilet seat height:
17 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)

8 inches
Yes
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:
54 inches
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of hand dryers/paper towel dispensers:
56 inches
Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:
There is a door to this restroom. I was informed that it remains open at all times.

USE: Elevator(s)Main elevator

Yes
Yes
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):
48 inches
Elevator control panel height:
46 inches
Elevator door width:
48 inches
Yes
Size (clear space) of elevator car:
66 inches x 94 inches
Yes

USE: StairsStairway to second floor

Yes
Yes
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
Tile to concrete stairs
Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):
0 %
Width of route of travel (at its narrowest point):
40 inches
Step count
18 stairs
Yes
No
Yes

Notes about physical inclusion

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