Buffalo Street Books | 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:

TCAT T(ompkins Consolidated Area Transit) services this area through route 17.

APPROACH: ParkingNorth Cayuga Street Parking

Type of parking assessed:

(If both are present, assess the agency parking)

Street

Parking spaces are:

Unlined

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)

Number of designated accessible spaces:

(If unlined, approximate number of accessible spaces)

0 spaces

Width of designated accessible spaces:

0 inches

Number of designated accessible spaces with access aisles:

0 spaces

Width of access aisles:

0 inches

Distance from parking to entrance:

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

498 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:

Asphalt to concrete

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

3 %

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

36 inches

ENTER: EntrancesDewitt Mall Entrance

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

Are there stairs to gain entry?

Step count

0 stairs

Handrail type

N/A

Is a ramp provided?

N/A

Type of door:

Manual

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Yes

If yes, distance between doors:

72 inches

Clear open width of door:

32 1/2 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

5 1/2 pounds

Handle type entering:

Lever

Handle type exiting:

Push plate

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

82 inches

Comments/additional information about entrance:

The door is propped open during operating hours

ENTER: EntrancesCayuga Street Entrance

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

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Yes

If yes, distance between doors:

72 inches

Clear open width of door:

32 1/2 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

5 1/2 pounds

Handle type entering:

Lever

Handle type exiting:

Knob

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

82 inches

Comments/additional information about entrance:

The door is propped open during fair weather and during warmer weather (60°+).

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaReception/Cashier 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

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

0 %

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

38 inches

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

Yes

Height of counter:

41 1/2 inches

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:

The desk for the cashier area is greater than 36 inches, however, they have an open side at side where one can ask for a more accessible fold-out shelf

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletDewitt Mall Restroom

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:

Glazed brick

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

45 %

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

-11 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

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

1 pounds

Handle type entering:

Knob

Handle type exiting:

Knob

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

34 inches

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

Is the toilet area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

(60" circle)

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

31 inches x 34 inches

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:

0 bars

Toilet seat height:

11 inches

Is the sink area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

If no, provide dimensions of free space in sink area:

22 inches x 80 inches

Height of sink:

25 1/2 inches

Sink is:

Wall

Depth of knee space under sink:

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

0 inches

Are faucet controls usable without grasping?

Location of soap dispensers:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

40 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

45 inches

Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:

The restroom is used by all shops at the Dewitt mall and you are required to borrow a key. There are a set of 4 stairs to reach the restroom.

USE: StairsDewitt Mall Restroom 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:

Glazed brick to marble

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

45 %

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

34 inches

Step count

4 stairs

Is lit

Yes

Has edge markings

Has handrail

Comments/additional information about stairs:

The only place there are stairs is for the restroom.

USE: Stairs

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

0 %

USE: Stairs

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

0 %

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingNorth Cayuga Street Parking

ENTER: EntrancesDewitt Mall Entrance

ENTER: EntrancesCayuga Street Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaReception/Cashier Desk

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletDewitt Mall Restroom

USE: StairsDewitt Mall Restroom Stairs

USE: Stairs

USE: Stairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingNorth Cayuga Street Parking

ENTER: EntrancesDewitt Mall Entrance

ENTER: EntrancesCayuga Street Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaReception/Cashier Desk

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletDewitt Mall Restroom

USE: StairsDewitt Mall Restroom Stairs

USE: Stairs

USE: Stairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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