Oak Forest Neighborhood Library | 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:

METRO bus stop on W 43rd & Oak Forest Dr, 450 ft from front entrance of the library. Information on bus routes and fares available on https://www.ridemetro.org/

APPROACH: ParkingMain 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)

2 spaces

Width of designated accessible spaces:

96 inches

Number of designated accessible spaces with access aisles:

1 spaces

Width of access aisles:

60 inches

Distance from parking to entrance:

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

200 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:

Pavement

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

0 %

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

36 inches

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

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

Yes

Are there stairs to gain entry?

Yes

Step count

4 stairs

Handrail type

Metal railing

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):

2 %

If yes, depth of ramp landing:

60 inches

If yes, describe the surface of ramp:

Pavement

Describe the type of railing on the ramp:

None

Type of door:

Manual
Automatic

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Clear open width of door:

32 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

0 pounds

Handle type entering:

Automatic
Pull

Handle type exiting:

Automatic
Push pull

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

20 inches

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaFront 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:

Tile

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

0 %

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

48 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?

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 are no signs labeling front desk area.

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletWomen's 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:

Tile

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)

Yes

Is there a door to restroom?

Yes

Clear open width of door to restroom:

33 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

0 pounds

Handle type entering:

Entry

Handle type exiting:

Entry

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

18 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:

58 inches x 55 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?

Yes

Number of grab bars:

1 bars

Toilet seat height:

15 inches

Is the sink area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

Yes

Height of sink:

31 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:

43 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

36 inches

Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:

Faucets and hand dryer are activated by motion sensors. Door to the restroom was propped open by door stopper.

USE: Elevator(s)

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: ParkingMain Parking Lot

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaFront Desk

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletWomen's Restroom

USE: Elevator(s)

USE: Stairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingMain Parking Lot

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaFront Desk

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletWomen's Restroom

USE: Elevator(s)

USE: Stairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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