Town of Colonie Family Recreation Center

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:

Colonie Family Recreation Center is located directly off of central avenue in Albany, NY. This makes it accessible to main bus lines of CDTA.

APPROACH: ParkingMain 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)

2 spaces

Width of designated accessible spaces:

108 inches

Number of designated accessible spaces with access aisles:

2 spaces

Width of access aisles:

60 inches

Distance from parking to entrance:

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

25 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:

Concrete leading to the building's entrance. Flat sidewalk upon entering building.

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

2 1/2 %

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

66 inches

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

With a large parking area that leads to the front entrance the route of travel has no "narrow" points. It is wide open before entering the building.

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

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

Are there stairs to gain entry?

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:

100 inches

Clear open width of door:

34 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

6 pounds

Handle type entering:

Lever

Handle type exiting:

Push plate

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

28 inches

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaSign-in Counter

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:

Laminated flooring covered by area rug

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

0 %

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

68 inches

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

Yes

Height of counter:

43 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)

N/A

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

There is a sign in sheet upon entrance of the Recreation Center. Staff offices are visible immediately as you enter and are helpful in the sign in process. The counter that holds the sign in sheet is adjustable.

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMen's/Women's Restrooms

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 with area rugs/carpet

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

68 inches

Is a single use restroom provided?

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

N/A

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:

34 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

3 pounds

Handle type entering:

Push plate

Handle type exiting:

Pull

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

18 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?

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:

33 inches

Sink is:

Wall
Cabinet

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:

Sink

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

48 inches

Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:

There are baby changing stations in both the men's and women's bathroom. The men's bathroom also has a single urinal.

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingMain Parking Lot

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaSign-in Counter

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMen's/Women's Restrooms

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingMain Parking Lot

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaSign-in Counter

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMen's/Women's Restrooms

Notes about physical inclusion

Town of Colonie Family Recreation Center
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