University of South Alabama Student Recreation Center

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:

If taking the transportation offered by the agency, you must take the blue bus route.

APPROACH: Parking

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:

108 inches

Number of designated accessible spaces with access aisles:

2 spaces

Width of access aisles:

72 inches

Distance from parking to entrance:

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

84 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:

tile, brick, smooth concrete

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

0 %

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

50 inches

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

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

Yes

Are there stairs to gain entry?

Is a ramp provided?

Type of door:

Automatic

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Clear open width of door:

50 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

0 pounds

Handle type entering:

Automatic

Handle type exiting:

Automatic

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

50 inches

Comments/additional information about entrance:

The main entrance consists of three doors. I assessed the door that has accommodations for a person in a wheelchair.

ENTER: Entrances

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USE: Registration/Reception/Check-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:

Smooth concrete

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:

40 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)

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMain Women'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:

smooth concrete and carpet

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

0 %

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

59 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

Handle type entering:

Door Is Always Open

Handle type exiting:

Door Is Always Open

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

32 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?

Yes

Number of grab bars:

2 bars

Toilet seat height:

18 inches

Is the sink area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

Yes

Height of sink:

34 1/2 inches

Sink is:

Wall

Depth of knee space under sink:

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

10 inches

Are faucet controls usable without grasping?

Yes

Location of soap dispensers:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

44 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:

There are many different restrooms within the facility, but I only assessed the restroom on the group floor.

USE: Elevator(s)

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 concrete

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

0 %

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

54 inches

Elevator control panel height:

43 inches

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

Tactile
Visual

Elevator door width:

53 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:

102 inches x 69 inches

Is the elevator well-lit?

Yes

Comments/additional information about the elevator:

There is also a chairlift to get downstairs on the other side of the facility, but I only assessed the main elevator.

USE: 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:

smooth concrete and carpet

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

0 %

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

92 inches

Step count

26 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 Entrance

ENTER: Entrances

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in Area

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMain Women's Restroom

USE: Elevator(s)

USE: Stairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: Parking

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

ENTER: Entrances

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in Area

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMain Women's Restroom

USE: Elevator(s)

USE: Stairs

Notes about physical inclusion

University of South Alabama Student Recreation Center
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