Town of Mamaroneck Senior Center | Inclusive Rec Database

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

Does transportation serve area or facility?

Yes

If yes, type of transportation available:

Agency

If yes, does transportation accommodate a person using a wheelchair?

Yes

Comments/additional information about transportation:

Transportation is only available to members of the senior center. Curb‐to‐curb round trip transportation is available to residents of the Town of Mamaroneck, Village of Mamaroneck and Village of Larchmont on the Senior Bus. They do have a wheelchair lift in one of their buses should they have to pick up a member in a wheelchair from their home. They begin pickup at 10:30am and bring members back beginning at 2:30pm. They also provide transportation to local grocery stores and trips to local theaters, restaurants and casinos on select days. A $1 contribution is requested for transportation for the day.

APPROACH: ParkingSenior center 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)

3 spaces

Width of designated accessible spaces:

93 inches

Number of designated accessible spaces with access aisles:

1 spaces

Width of access aisles:

66 inches

Distance from parking to entrance:

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

12 feet

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

Yes

Is the route of travel well-lit?

N/A

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

Pavement in parking area and the ramp is made of wood

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

0 %

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

43 inches

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

The senior center is operates during daytime hours, 10:00am-3:30pm, so they do not have a well lit entrance. There are some outdoor lights but they are not on when members are here. There are 45 parking spaces in the lot and their buses take up two spaces. They typically park their buses in the furthest spots.

ENTER: EntrancesMain entrance on side of building

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

Yes

Are there stairs to gain entry?

Yes

Step count

5 stairs

Handrail type

Metal railing

Is a ramp provided?

Yes

If yes, width of ramp (at its narrowest point):

42 inches

If yes, slope of ramp (at its steepest incline):

4 4/5 %

If yes, depth of ramp landing:

61 inches

If yes, describe the surface of ramp:

Wood

Describe the type of railing on the ramp:

Wood railing

Type of door:

Manual

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Clear open width of door:

36 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

4 3/5 pounds

Handle type entering:

Pull
Push plate

Handle type exiting:

Push pull

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

20 inches

Comments/additional information about entrance:

There are two separate entrances for this building, but the entrance on the right side is the main entrance. The right side of building has the accessible parking and the ramp to use for entry. The other entrance in the front has steps and no accefssible parking near by.

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaStaff office 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:

The outside area has pavement. When you enter the facility there is wood flooring with open doorways.

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

0 %

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

36 inches

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

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)

N/A

Is signage clear in registration area?

(word, picture, and Braille or raised lettering)

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

There is a staff office towards the center of the building and it does not have a counter. Members only need to come to the office when they register for the first time or need to sign up for upcoming events and trips. They do not need to check in every time they come to the center. The sign says staff office, but is not written in Braille and does not have a picture.

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletLadies Bathroom

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 floor in the hallway. The bathroom has tile flooring.

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)

Is there a door to restroom?

Yes

Clear open width of door to restroom:

36 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

1 1/2 pounds

Handle type entering:

Push plate

Handle type exiting:

Push plate

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

35 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?

Number of grab bars:

1 bars

Toilet seat height:

18 1/5 inches

Is the sink area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

Yes

Height of sink:

33 1/2 inches

Sink is:

Wall

Depth of knee space under sink:

(from outer edge of sink to pipes or other obstruction under sink)

6 inches

Are faucet controls usable without grasping?

Yes

Location of soap dispensers:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

47 1/5 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

57 1/2 inches

Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:

There are three toilets in the restroom and one is accessible. The grab bar is in only 2 of the stalls. The paper towel dispenser is very high from the ground. Someone who is wheelchair bound would have an issue reaching the paper towels. The sink and paper towel dispenser are automatic. There is also not much room under the sink for someone who is wheelchair bound to fit their knees under the sink. They have a piece of board covering the pipes making it difficult for someone to fit their knees. The bathrooms are labeled with a laminated sign on the door, but no Braille signage or pictures.

USE: Elevator(s)No Elevator

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

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

0 %

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 no elevator in this building because all rooms are located on one floor.

USE: StairsNo stairs inside building

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

N/A

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

0 %

Step count

0 stairs

Is lit

N/A

Has edge markings

N/A

Has handrail

N/A

Comments/additional information about stairs:

There are no stairs indoors because everything is on one level.

Notes about physical inclusion

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

This center does offer many programs that a variety of people could participate in. They offer transportation for members that are unable to drive, but a reservation is needed ahead of time. They ask for a $1 contribution a day for those that they transport. They will be starting some construction in the near future and will be fixing up the inside of the building, as well as the parking lot. Many of their exercise classes are adapted to fit the needs of seniors and those with disabilities. They do have items such as large print cards and bingo cards for their members to use.

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingSenior center parking lot

ENTER: EntrancesMain entrance on side of building

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaStaff office area

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletLadies Bathroom

USE: Elevator(s)No Elevator

USE: StairsNo stairs inside building

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingSenior center parking lot

ENTER: EntrancesMain entrance on side of building

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaStaff office area

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletLadies Bathroom

USE: Elevator(s)No Elevator

USE: StairsNo stairs inside building

Notes about physical inclusion

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