Arizona Museum of Natural History | 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:

The nearest light rail station is on Center/Main St. There is a trail with dinosaur footprints that lead you all the way to the museum from the light rail station. The public bus stop picks up on 1st street and N. Country Club Dr. only about 0.4miles away.

APPROACH: Parking

Type of parking assessed:

(If both are present, assess the agency parking)

Street

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:

96 inches

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:

Concreate

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

0 %

ENTER: EntrancesMain Enterance

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

Yes

Are there stairs to gain entry?

Yes

Step count

1 stairs

Is a ramp provided?

Yes

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

36 inches

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

8 %

If yes, describe the surface of ramp:

Concreate

Type of door:

Manual

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Handle type entering:

Pull

Handle type exiting:

Push plate

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

18 inches

Comments/additional information about entrance:

There is no automatic push plate for accessibility through the main entrance but there is one on the side entrance.

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaCheck-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:

Tiles

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

0 %

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

Yes

Height of counter:

44 inches

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

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

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletBathroom in first exhibit main level

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:

Carpet

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

0 %

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 plate

Handle type exiting:

Pull

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

Toilet seat height:

19 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)

8 inches

Are faucet controls usable without grasping?

Yes

Location of soap dispensers:

Wall
Sink

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

48 inches

USE: Elevator(s)Exhibit 1 Main Level

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:

carpet

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

0 %

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

46 inches

Elevator control panel height:

42 inches

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

Audible
Tactile
Visual

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

Size (clear space) of elevator car:

36 inches x 22 inches

Is the elevator well-lit?

Yes

Comments/additional information about the elevator:

The elevator is very spacious, more than average.

USE: StairsExhibit 1 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:

concrete

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

0 %

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

72 inches

Step count

34 stairs

Is lit

Yes

Has edge markings

Yes

Has handrail

Yes

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: Parking

ENTER: EntrancesMain Enterance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaCheck-In Area

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletBathroom in first exhibit main level

USE: Elevator(s)Exhibit 1 Main Level

USE: StairsExhibit 1 stairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: Parking

ENTER: EntrancesMain Enterance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaCheck-In Area

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletBathroom in first exhibit main level

USE: Elevator(s)Exhibit 1 Main Level

USE: StairsExhibit 1 stairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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