Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge

APPROACH: ParkingVisitor Center

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:

105 inches

Number of designated accessible spaces with access aisles:

2 spaces

Width of access aisles:

112 inches

Distance from parking to entrance:

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

257 1/2 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 sidewalk

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

9 %

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

121 inches

APPROACH: Parking

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)

1 spaces

Width of designated accessible spaces:

106 1/2 inches

Number of designated accessible spaces with access aisles:

1 spaces

Width of access aisles:

76 1/2 inches

Distance from parking to entrance:

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

123 1/2 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

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

40 %

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

59 1/2 inches

ENTER: EntrancesVisitor Center Main Entrance

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

No

Are there stairs to gain entry?

No

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:

108 inches

Clear open width of door:

33 inches

Handle type entering:

Pull
Push plate

Handle type exiting:

Push plate
Push pull

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

22 1/2 inches

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:

Tile

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

0 %

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

70 1/2 inches

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

Yes

Height of counter:

29 inches

If counter is higher than 36", is a fold-out shelf available?

Yes

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:

Parts of the building ( it has a open floor plan) are narrower away from the registration counter- 47 inches.

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMen's 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:

Tiile

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

0 %

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

52 inches

Is a single use restroom provided?

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

No

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:

35 inches

Handle type entering:

Push pull

Handle type exiting:

Push pull

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

13 inches

Does the toilet stall door swing open to outside of stall?

No

Is the toilet area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

(60" circle)

Yes

If no, provide dimensions of free floor space in stall/toilet area:

89 inches x 60 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?

Yes

Number of grab bars:

2 bars

Toilet seat height:

17 1/2 inches

Is the sink area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

Yes

Height of sink:

34 inches

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:

44 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

30 inches

Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:

The height of the sink was measured from the top, from the lower part it is 28 inches. The faucet controls are automatic. Also, the measurement of the height of the hand dryers/paper towel dispensers was measured from the top.

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingVisitor Center

APPROACH: Parking

ENTER: EntrancesVisitor Center Main Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in Area

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMen's Restroom

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingVisitor Center

APPROACH: Parking

ENTER: EntrancesVisitor Center Main Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in Area

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMen's Restroom

Notes about physical inclusion

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