Town Of Scituate Senior Center | Inclusive Rec Database

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

Does transportation serve area or facility?

Yes

If yes, type of transportation available:

Public
Agency

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

Yes

Comments/additional information about transportation:

The senior center provides transportation to/from the center for local residents on one of their vans which are wheelchair accessible. There is also a public bus service that operates on weekdays as well as Saturdays/Sundays. And there is an on demand ride service that can be reached on a Mobile App (GATRA GO) or by calling 800-698-7676. The schedule for GATRA GO is Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 5:30 pm, Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, and Sunday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

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)

4 spaces

Width of designated accessible spaces:

96 inches

Number of designated accessible spaces with access aisles:

2 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)

6 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:

smooth asphalt

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

0 %

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

36 inches

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

There are no slopes to entrance, easy access with wheelchair.

APPROACH: ParkingAdditional Parking

Type of parking assessed:

(If both are present, assess the agency parking)

Agency

Parking spaces are:

Unlined

Are designated or marked accessible parking spaces provided?

Number of designated accessible spaces:

(If unlined, approximate number of accessible spaces)

0 spaces

Width of designated accessible spaces:

96 inches

Number of designated accessible spaces with access aisles:

0 spaces

Distance from parking to entrance:

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

100 feet

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

Yes

Is the route of travel well-lit?

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

smooth asphalt

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

0 %

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

36 inches

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

This parking is behind building, not well lit or easily accessible for people with difficulty walking. This parking is used mostly for staff and visitors who are able to walk the distance to front door.

ENTER: EntrancesMain 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:

48 inches

Clear open width of door:

36 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

0 pounds

Handle type entering:

Automatic

Handle type exiting:

Automatic

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaFront Desk Registration

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:

Smooth vinyl floor

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?

Yes

Height of counter:

36 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:

The registration desk is the first thing you see as you enter the building and is always staffed with volunteers or center staff.

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletLadies Room

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:

smooth vinyl floor with thin carpet runner

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:

36 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

0 pounds

Handle type entering:

Push plate

Handle type exiting:

Push plate

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)

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?

Number of grab bars:

1 bars

Toilet seat height:

17 inches

Is the sink area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

Yes

Height of sink:

34 inches

Sink is:

Cabinet

Depth of knee space under sink:

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

12 inches

Are faucet controls usable without grasping?

Yes

Location of soap dispensers:

Sink

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

48 inches

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMen's Room

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:

smooth vinyl floor with thin carpet runner

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:

Male

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:

36 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

0 pounds

Handle type entering:

Push plate

Handle type exiting:

Push plate

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)

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?

Number of grab bars:

1 bars

Toilet seat height:

17 inches

Is the sink area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

Yes

Height of sink:

34 inches

Sink is:

Cabinet

Depth of knee space under sink:

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

12 inches

Are faucet controls usable without grasping?

Yes

Location of soap dispensers:

Sink

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

48 inches

USE: Elevator(s)Main Hall Elevator

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:

smooth vinyl floors

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

0 %

Elevator control panel height:

48 inches

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

Tactile

Elevator door width:

36 inches

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

Yes

Size (clear space) of elevator car:

6 inches x 8 inches

Is the elevator well-lit?

Yes

USE: StairsMain Hall Staircase

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:

smooth vinyl floors

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

0 %

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

36 inches

Step count

20 stairs

Is lit

Yes

Has edge markings

Yes

Has handrail

Yes

Comments/additional information about stairs:

There are 2 sets of stairs separated by a landing to get up to second floor via stairs.

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingMain Parking Lot

APPROACH: ParkingAdditional Parking

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaFront Desk Registration

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletLadies Room

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMen's Room

USE: Elevator(s)Main Hall Elevator

USE: StairsMain Hall Staircase

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingMain Parking Lot

APPROACH: ParkingAdditional Parking

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaFront Desk Registration

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletLadies Room

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMen's Room

USE: Elevator(s)Main Hall Elevator

USE: StairsMain Hall Staircase

Notes about physical inclusion

Town Of Scituate Senior Center
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