Sands Point Preserve Conservancy | 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 Sands Point Preserve Conservancy is an 8 minute car ride north from the Port Washington stop of the Long Island Rail Road. The Metropolitan Transit Authority's LIRR telephone number is: 718-217-LIRR (718-217-5477). LIRR Tickets/Schedules Fares available on website: http://www.mta.info/lirr. NOTE: Individuals with qualifying disabilities who have the required identification can travel on the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad for half fare during certain hours. See website for details: http://web.mta.info/accessibility/rail.htm#fare. The Port Washington LIRR train station is listed as having a ramp and/or elevator access: http://web.mta.info/accessibility/rail.htm#trains. A car service company based in Port Washington that has larger vehicles/vans: Delux Transportation Services at 62 Main Street Port Washington, NY 11050-2943 (516) 883-1900. (718) 883-1900, (800) 232-3358 · info@deluxtransportation.com. (Best to make a reservation in advance) Also, for Nassau County, NY residents: "The Able-Ride / Paratransit Program provides public curb-to-curb transportation through the MTA-Long Island Bus service. Individuals with disabilities are evaluated and approved under federal standards contained in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The service is available only within Nassau County. AbleRide will pick up the person with a physical disability outside the home and take the individual to visit the doctor, go shopping, commute to work, or even attend social events. The participant may travel with an aide or a companion. The fare is $3.75 each way for the individual with the disability as well as for companions. Aides travel free of charge. In some cases, Medicaid coverage may be applied. Contact Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) Bus at 516-228-4028 for an application. Travel arrangements and reservations are made with NICE Bus at 516-228-4000." https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/3228/Special-Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingMain parking lot: Castle Gould

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?

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)

120 feet

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

Is the route of travel well-lit?

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

cobble stones with low grass between each stone in parking lot, cross over concrete roadway, pavers close to main door entrance of Castle Gould

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

5 %

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

60 inches

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

While there are no curb cut-outs from the parking lot to the adjoining roadway that needs to be crossed on path towards main entrance of Castle Gould, parking is available on the grass to the left of the main parking lot (Castle Gould). These regular spaces are marked with white pained lines. That would eliminate one curb on approach to entrance. The second curb to negotiate, measuring approximately 3.5 inches, is from the roadway towards the main entrance. It should be noted that if not attending an event/activity inside Castle Gould, there is additional parking by Hempstead House (well marked), that does not have a curb to go onto the roadway.

ENTER: EntrancesMain entrance: Castle Gould

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

Are there stairs to gain entry?

Is a ramp provided?

N/A

Type of door:

Manual

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Clear open width of door:

31 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

14 1/10 pounds

Handle type entering:

Pull

Handle type exiting:

Push plate

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

45 inches

Comments/additional information about entrance:

Main entrance door width at Castle Gould is 31" however that can be expanded to 60" when the adjoining second door is opened; entrance doors are not in a series, both doors open out like French doors to accommodate widths up to 60". The slope of the pathway to go into main entrance is 5 degrees.

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaMain registration: Castle Gould

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, non-painted concrete

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

0 %

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

80 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)

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

There is a area with an open ten-foot circumference in front of registration desk; no obstructions. There are two 36" height reception counters, and one 30" height counter in the center.

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMain restroom: Castle Gould

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:

tile, non-painted concrete

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

0 %

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

33 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:

34 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

7 9/10 pounds

Handle type entering:

Lever

Handle type exiting:

Pull

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

14 1/2 inches

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

Yes

Is the toilet area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

(60" circle)

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

30 inches x 31 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?

Number of grab bars:

1 bars

Toilet seat height:

17 inches

Is the sink area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

Yes

Height of sink:

26 inches

Sink is:

Wall

Depth of knee space under sink:

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

9 inches

Are faucet controls usable without grasping?

Yes

Location of soap dispensers:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

47 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

55 inches

Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:

There are two doors enter/exit restroom: door closest to restroom had width of 33" and had a push plate entrance. There is a pull handle with opening force of door to exit restroom measuring 13.8 pounds.

USE: Elevator(s)

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 %

USE: Stairs

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 %

Notes about physical inclusion

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

The staff at Sands Point Preserve Conservacy are extremely welcoming.

Sands Point Preserve Conservancy
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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingMain parking lot: Castle Gould

ENTER: EntrancesMain entrance: Castle Gould

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaMain registration: Castle Gould

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMain restroom: Castle Gould

USE: Elevator(s)

USE: Stairs

Notes about physical inclusion

Sands Point Preserve Conservancy Back to Agency

Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingMain parking lot: Castle Gould

ENTER: EntrancesMain entrance: Castle Gould

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaMain registration: Castle Gould

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMain restroom: Castle Gould

USE: Elevator(s)

USE: Stairs

Notes about physical inclusion

Sands Point Preserve Conservancy
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