Cradle of Aviation Museum | 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:

Nassau County AbleRide service aptly named Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE). Door to door service, $3.75 each way for individual with wheelchair as well as companions. For details call 516-228-4028

APPROACH: ParkingMain 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)

9 spaces

Width of designated accessible spaces:

90 inches

Number of designated accessible spaces with access aisles:

9 spaces

Width of access aisles:

96 inches

Distance from parking to entrance:

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

64 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:

Firm, smooth cement pavement with brick detailing

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

2 %

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

60 inches

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

Circle driveway at entrance allows for curb drop-off as well, if all accessible parking is full.

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

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

Yes

Are there stairs to gain entry?

N/A

Is a ramp provided?

N/A

Type of door:

Automatic

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Yes

If yes, distance between doors:

68 inches

Clear open width of door:

32 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

0 pounds

Handle type entering:

Automatic

Handle type exiting:

Automatic

Comments/additional information about entrance:

Automatic door push button located on poll located outside building, in between the entrance and exit doors.

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaReception Desk

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:

Thin carpet runner 4 x8, porcelain tiled floor

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

0 %

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

48 inches

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

Yes

Height of counter:

30 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 accessible counter is the furthest to the right at the reception area. The director I interviewed with reported plans are being made to incorporate Braille in signage. They have applied for grants that will allow them to expand their resources to better serve the community members who have a disability.

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletLobby adjacent

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:

smooth, porcelain tiles

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

0 %

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

36 inches

Is a single use restroom provided?

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

Restroom assessed:

Female

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

Handle type entering:

Push pull

Handle type exiting:

Push 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?

Yes

Are grab bars mounted on at least two sides of the toilet?

Yes

Number of grab bars:

2 bars

Toilet seat height:

19 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)

10 inches

Are faucet controls usable without grasping?

Yes

Location of soap dispensers:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

50 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

48 inches

USE: Elevator(s)Guest Elevator

Is an elevator provided to access recreation areas on other floors?

Yes

Is there a continuous unobstructed route of travel from entrance to elevator?

Yes

Is the route of travel well-lit?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

smooth, porcelain tiled floor

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

0 %

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

40 inches

Elevator control panel height:

40 inches

Methods of communication for elevator controls: (check all that are present)

Visual

Elevator door width:

40 inches

Does elevator have a sensor that reopens the door or does door stay open at least 20 seconds?

Size (clear space) of elevator car:

6 inches x 6 inches

Is the elevator well-lit?

Yes

USE: StairsExhibit Stairs

Is there a continuous unobstructed route of travel from the entrance to this area?

Yes

Is the route of travel well-lit?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

porcelain tile

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

0 %

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

68 inches

Step count

25 stairs

Is lit

Yes

Has edge markings

Yes

Has handrail

Yes

Notes about physical inclusion

Any additional information about physical accessibility you feel would be helpful to people with disabilities and their families

Wheelchairs are available on site to use (2 motorized and 3 traditional non-motorized). They are on a first come first service basis at the reception desk.

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingMain Parking

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaReception Desk

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletLobby adjacent

USE: Elevator(s)Guest Elevator

USE: StairsExhibit Stairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingMain Parking

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaReception Desk

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletLobby adjacent

USE: Elevator(s)Guest Elevator

USE: StairsExhibit Stairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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