Access To Independence of Cortland County, Inc.

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:

Cortland Transit, call for more information. They also have one vehicle for informal transportation that accommodates for an individual utilizing a wheelchair.

APPROACH: ParkingAccess To Independence of Cortland County, Inc.

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:

118 inches

Distance from parking to entrance:

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

16 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:

paved

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:

There are no access aisles, however, the area in front of the entrance way is marked off for no parking and is very wide and provides space for wheelchair lifts. On each side of the entrance way there are two accessible parking spots. The third is located near the emergency exit door.

ENTER: EntrancesMain

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

Yes

Are there stairs to gain entry?

Handrail type

metal

Is a ramp provided?

N/A

Type of door:

Manual
Automatic

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Clear open width of door:

72 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

15 pounds

Handle type entering:

Pull

Handle type exiting:

Push plate

Comments/additional information about entrance:

The door may be opened manually but there is also a automatic button that requires no force to open the door.

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaAgency 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:

Rug

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

0 %

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

65 inches

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

Yes

Height of counter:

35 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:

The reception counter has two heights and there is a bell available in case no one is present at desk.

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMain

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:

Rug

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

0 %

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

42 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:

34 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

0 pounds

Handle type entering:

Lever

Handle type exiting:

Lever

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

20 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

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:

32 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?

Yes

Location of soap dispensers:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

39 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

41 inches

Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:

The restroom assessed was the one closest to the entrance. It looks narrow but during assessment, an individual utilizing a wheelchair was able to maneuver in and out of restroom with ease.

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

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 an upstairs but the upstairs is not in use.

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:

No stairs in facility.

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingAccess To Independence of Cortland County, Inc.

ENTER: EntrancesMain

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaAgency Registration

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMain

USE: Elevator(s)

USE: Stairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingAccess To Independence of Cortland County, Inc.

ENTER: EntrancesMain

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaAgency Registration

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMain

USE: Elevator(s)

USE: Stairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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