Rubin Museum of Art | 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:

Please visit: http://rubinmuseum.org/visit/plan for a full list of public transportation such as 1) Subways: A, C, E to 14 St.@ 8th Ave, 1 to 18 St. @ 7 Ave.), 2, 3 to 14 St. @ 7 Ave., F, L, M to 14 St. @ 6 Ave., N, Q, R, 4, 5, 6 to 14 St.-Union Square, 2) Bus-M6, M7, M20 to corner of 7 Ave. & 18 St.- M5, M6, M7 to corner of 6 Ave. & 18 St.,
3) Commuter Rail - PATH trains to 14 St. or 23 St.

APPROACH: Parking

Type of parking assessed:

(If both are present, assess the agency parking)

Street

Parking spaces are:

Unlined

If yes, are the spaces clearly marked with upright signs designating them as accessible?

(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)

15 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

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

1 parking garage on 17th street between 6th avenue and 7th avenue- this garage is across the street from the museum is not handicapped accessible
Street parking is available
Drop off location is in front of building and has a 2 inch lip from street to the sidewalk

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

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

Are there stairs to gain entry?

Yes

Step count

4 stairs

Handrail type

black metal railing

Is a ramp provided?

If yes, describe the surface of ramp:

N/A

Describe the type of railing on the ramp:

N/A

Type of door:

Manual

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Yes

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

8 41/100 pounds

Handle type entering:

Pull

Handle type exiting:

Pull

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

32 inches

Comments/additional information about entrance:

Working on the front door to make entrance more accessible- more universal design
There is no ramp- there is small lift(elevator) - employee works the elevator
The elevator is 32" x 48"- clear open width of elevator door is 32"
Door requires fine a "button" to be held down and pushed to lower elevator- 2nd person can be in elevator to assist
Motorized larger wheelchairs have to use the entrance at 140 17th street

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:

wood
non-skid black carpets

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

0 %

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

Yes

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:

see photo

USE: Public Restroom/Toilet1st floor Entrance 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:

wood

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)

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:

48 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

4 13/100 pounds

Handle type entering:

Lever

Handle type exiting:

Lever

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

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:

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)

12 inches

Are faucet controls usable without grasping?

Yes

Location of soap dispensers:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

43 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

53 inches

Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:

There are 2 single use bathroom
Bathroom 114 on left has 10" less of clear door space due to paper towel dispenser
Bathroom door locks are 50" is height and the level to open door is 38

USE: Elevator(s)Main Floor 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:

wood

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

0 %

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

68 inches

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

Tactile
Visual

Elevator door width:

43 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:

75 inches x 68 inches

Is the elevator well-lit?

Comments/additional information about the elevator:

Elevator door does have a sensor- it is only 5 seconds

USE: StairsHistorical Circular Staircase

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

Yes

Is the route of travel well-lit?

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

carpet

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

40 %

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

60 inches

Is lit

Has edge markings

Has handrail

Yes

Comments/additional information about stairs:

Historical staircase - circular - staff member present. Carpet has pattern. Due to lighting, lots of shadows are casted (see photo).
Steps between all 6 floors: TR-1st has 19 steps, 1st to 2nd floor has 25 steps, 2nd to 3rd floor has 19 steps, 3rd to 4th floor has 20 steps, 4th-5th floor has 20 steps, 5th to 6th floor has 20 steps. See photo

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: Parking

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in Area

USE: Public Restroom/Toilet1st floor Entrance Restrooms

USE: Elevator(s)Main Floor Elevator

USE: StairsHistorical Circular Staircase

Notes about physical inclusion

Rubin Museum of Art Back to Agency

Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: Parking

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in Area

USE: Public Restroom/Toilet1st floor Entrance Restrooms

USE: Elevator(s)Main Floor Elevator

USE: StairsHistorical Circular Staircase

Notes about physical inclusion

Rubin Museum of Art
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