Access Guide
About
- The venue has its own parking facilities.
- There is one accessible parking space located in front of the main entrance of the building which can be accessed off Elm Drive.
- The nearest University owned parking garage is the Theater Drive Garage.
- View information on Theater Drive Garage (opens new tab) .
- The Dillon Gym Building is located over 4 floors.
- There are 4 stairways and 3 elevators.
- The floors are signed as C, A, 1, 2.
- There is an elevator between floors A and C in the Wellness Pavilion.
Step free access to Dillon Gym Hall is via two elevators.
The first elevator is accessed off the Fitness Center and gives access to the second elevator.
The second elevator gives access from to the Gym Hall.
Dillon Gym is connected to Stephens Fitness Center.
Getting Inside
- There is step-free access with a slope on the path to both entrances.
- There are 2 entrances to Class of 1986 Fitness and Wellness Center / Dillon Gym. The events entrance has stepped access and the main entrance has step-free level access into the building.
- The main entrance is signed as Class of 1986 Fitness and Wellness Center. The events entrance is unsigned.
- The events entrance gives stepped access with manual doors to all facilities.
- There is internal stepped access to Dillon Gym from the events entrance.
The route from the main entrance is via a ramp and 2 elevators.
Getting Around
- There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
- There is ramp between the main entrance reception, Wellness Pavilions A and B and the rest of the building. This ramp has handrails on both side and a gradient of 7%.
- There is stepped access to the events reception foyer and rooms 101 - 110 which are located off the events reception foyer.
There is stepped access to studios C and D located on level 2. - To gain step-free level access to level 1 there are 2 separate elevators that must be used. The second of which requires a key to access.
- The floor surfaces along the corridors are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
- There is seating available next to the main reception desk and on the level A corridor.
- There is clear directional signage around the building including maps.
Parking
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Parking
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- The parking lot is located off Elm Drive near the main entrance.
- The nearest building to this parking lot is Class of 1986 Sports and Wellness Center / Dillon Gym.
- The parking lot is open air/surface.
- The surface consists of block paving.
- There is 1 designated accessible parking space available.
- The accessible spaces are clearly marked.
- The accessible parking space dimensions are 13ft 5in x 18ft 4in (410cm x 560cm).
- There is an adjacent marked access aisle to one side.
- The width of the adjacent marked access aisle is 4ft 11in (150cm).
- The nearest designated space is 27yd 1ft (25m) from main entrance.
- There is step-free level access from the designated accessible parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking can be used by ADA placard holders or those with a wheelchair symbol license plate.
- Parking is free of charge.
Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available
- There are 7 restrooms with adaptations.
- Restrooms with adaptations are located along the corridors and inside the male and female locker rooms on level A.
- The transfer space within the restrooms with adaptations varies between left hand transfer and right hand transfer.
- The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the restrooms with adaptations along the locker room corridors.
- Step-free male and female restrooms are located within the locker rooms on level A and just inside the stepped events entrance next to the events reception on Level 1.
- Standard changing facilities are located on level A.
- Standard shower facilities are located within the locker rooms.
- Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the restrooms with adaptations and one of the larger restrooms outside of the men's locker area on level A and in the male and female restrooms located next to the events entrance and reception on level 1.
Entrance (Events Entrance)
- This entrance is located off Elm Drive.
- This entrance gives access to the reception lobby.
- There is stepped access at the entrance.
- There are 4 steps.
- There are handrails on both sides.
- The height of the highest step is 7in (17cm).
- The minimum tread depth is 1ft 2in (35cm).
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance, with one door unlocked.
- The door opens towards you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 2ft 7in (78cm).
- The doors have a high color contrast.
- There is a second set of manual doors.
- The second set of doors are permanently held open.
- The second set of doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 4ft 11in (150cm).
- There is step-free level access as you enter the entrance.
Reception (Events Reception)
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 3ft 6in (106cm).
- The lowered section of the desk is at a height of 2ft 7in (80cm).
- There are screens at reception.
- There may be background noise.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels are even.
- There are bench seats in this area.
- There is a turning space for wheelchair users in the seating area.
- There is space for a service animal to rest in the seating area.
Entrance (Main Entrance)
- This entrance is located off Elm Drive.
- This entrance gives access to the main reception foyer.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors opens towards you.
- There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 3ft 3in (100cm).
- The width of the opening is 5ft 4in (162cm).
- There is a raised threshold at the opening.
- The doors have a low color contrast.
- There is a second set of automatic doors.
- The second set of doors opens towards you.
- There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 3ft 2in (96cm).
- The width of the opening is 5ft 4in (162cm).
- There is a raised threshold at the opening.
- The second doors have a low color contrast.
Reception (Main Reception)
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 3ft 5in (105cm).
- The lowered section of the desk is at a height of 2ft 6in (76cm).
- There is background noise.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels are even.
- There are chairs with and without armrests, chairs with armrests, armchairs, couches, stools, coffee tables and tables in this area.
- There is a turning space for wheelchair users in the seating area.
- There is space for a service animal to rest in the seating area.
- There are security barriers which open automatically.
- Vending machines are available in the reception area.
Gym (Wellness Pavilion)
- There is step-free level access to enter.
- The door opens outwards and has a low color contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The width of the door opening is 6ft 3in (190cm).
- There is step-free level access to the equipment.
- There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver.
- There is sufficient space to move around equipment.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Equipment includes: free weights.
- There is background noise.
- Lighting levels are varied.
Elevator (Wellness Pavilion)
- The elevator is located in the Wellness Pavilion.
- The floors which are accessible by this elevator are C and A.
- The elevator has a turning space of 2ft 6in x 4ft (76cm x 122cm) in front of it.
- The external elevator control buttons have a medium color contrast.
- The external elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
- The elevator door has a low color contrast.
- The elevator door opening width is 3ft 5in (105cm).
- The internal dimensions of the elevator are 6ft 8in x 5ft 9in (202cm x 176cm).
- The internal elevator control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high color contrast.
- The internal elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
- Internally the elevator has: a separate door to exit, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
- Lighting levels are bright within the elevator.
Stairway (Wellness Pavilion)
- The floors which are accessible by stairway are C and A.
- There are 20+ steps between floors.
- There are handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are at a height of 3ft 3in (98cm).
- The handrail covers all steps.
- The height of the highest step is 7in (18cm).
- The minimum tread depth is 1ft (31cm).
- Lighting levels are even.
Gym (Fitness Center)
- There is step-free access via ramp to enter.
- The Fitness Centre is located on level A immediately after the ramps leading from the main reception area and the Wellness Pavilion to the rest of the building services.
- There are no doors on entrance to the gym.
- There is step-free level access to the equipment.
- There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver.
- There is sufficient space to move around equipment.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Equipment includes: free weights.
- There are bench seats in this area.
- There is background noise.
- Lighting levels are even.
Elevator (Access to Level 1 (Elevator 1))
- The elevator is located ahead as you enter via the accessible entrance.
- The elevator has a turning space of 2ft 6in x 4ft (76cm x 122cm) in front of it.
- The external elevator control buttons have tactile markings and Braille markings.
- The external elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
- The elevator door has a low color contrast.
- The elevator door opening width is 2ft 9in (85cm).
- The internal dimensions of the elevator are 3ft 1in x 4ft 7in (95cm x 140cm).
- The internal elevator control buttons have tactile markings and Braille markings.
- The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
- The internal elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
- Internally the elevator has: a separate door to exit and a visual floor indicator.
- This platform lift bypasses the steps to overcome a small level change.
Elevator (Access to Level 1 (Elevator 2) Exterior)
- The elevator is located to the left on using the level 1 (elevator 1) to access its upper level.
- The floors which are accessible by this elevator are 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
- The external elevator control buttons have a high color contrast.
- The external elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
- The elevator door has a medium color contrast.
- The elevator door opening width is 2ft 7in (78cm).
- The internal dimensions of the elevator are 4ft 1in x 4ft (125cm x 123cm).
- The internal elevator control buttons have a medium color contrast.
- The internal elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
- Internally the elevator has: a list of floor services/facilities.
- Lighting levels are even within the elevator.
- There is a heavy door to access the elevator on level 1.
Stairway (Levels A, 1 and 2)
- The floors which are accessible by stairway are A, 1 and 2.
- There are 20+ steps between floors.
- There are handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are at a height of 2ft 7in (78cm).
- The handrails cover all steps.
- The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps have some clear markings.
- The height of the highest step is 7in (18cm).
- The minimum tread depth is 10in (26cm).
- Lighting levels are even.
Restroom with Adaptations (Level A - Locker Room Corridor - Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The restroom surveyed is approximately 136yd 2ft (125m) from the main entrance.
- There is step-free level access into the restroom.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the restroom door.
- The door into the restroom opens outwards and has a high color contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 9in (83cm).
- The door has a push button lock.
- Internally the door has a high color contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The overall dimensions are 10ft 4in x 10ft 2in (315cm x 310cm).
- The turning space dimensions are 8ft 2in x 10ft 2in (250cm x 310cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it.
- The lateral transfer space is 8ft 2in (250cm) (from the side of the toilet bowl to the wall).
- There is a wall sensor flush for the toilet.
- There is a horizontal grab bar on the rear wall and on the side wall.
- The horizontal grab bars have a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
- There is a vertical grab bar on the side wall.
- The vertical grab bar has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The toilet seat is 1ft 6in (46cm) from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low color contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet paper dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet paper dispenser has a high color contrast.
- The toilet paper dispenser is 1ft 8in (50cm) from the floor.
- The sink is 2ft 9in (84cm) from the floor.
- The sink faucet type is sensor.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser has a high color contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 3ft 7in (110cm) from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted paper towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The paper towel dispenser has a high color contrast.
- The paper towel dispenser is 3ft 11in (120cm) from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high color contrast.
- The hand dryer is 3ft 7in (110cm) from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- The stall has a wastebasket.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 3ft 11in (120cm) from the floor.
- The baby changing station when in use is at a height of 2ft 7in (79cm) from the floor.
- There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
- Lighting levels are even.
Shower with Adaptations (Within Level A - Locker Room Corridor Restroom with Adaptations)
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Location and Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- The shower is located within the restroom with adaptations.
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Dimensions and Features
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- There is an adjustable shower head.
- There is a flip-down shower seat.
- There are grab bars for the shower.
- The grab bars have a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
- There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
- Lighting levels are even.
Restroom with Adaptations (Level A - A29 Mens Locker Room - Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The restroom surveyed is approximately 136yd 2ft (125m) from the main entrance.
- There is step-free level access into the restroom.
- The door into the restroom opens outwards and has a low color contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 10in (86cm).
- The door has a sliding bolt lock.
- Internally the door has a low color contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The overall dimensions are 4ft 12in x 4ft 12in (152cm x 152cm).
- The turning space dimensions are 4ft 12in x 2ft 9in (152cm x 83cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it.
- The lateral transfer space is 2ft 11in (90cm) (from the side of the toilet bowl to the wall).
- There is a wall sensor flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab bar on the side wall and on the rear wall.
- The horizontal grab bar has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
- There is a vertical grab bar on the side wall.
- The vertical grab bar has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The toilet seat is 1ft 5in (42cm) from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low color contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet paper dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet paper dispenser has a high color contrast.
- The toilet paper dispenser is 1ft 8in (52cm) from the floor.
- The sink and faucets are located outside the stall.
- The sink faucet type is sensor.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser has a low color contrast.
- There is a wall mounted paper towel dispenser outside the stall.
- The paper towel dispenser has a high color contrast.
- The hand dryer has a high color contrast.
- There is a mirror.
- The stall has a wastebasket.
- There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
- Lighting levels are even.
- There is a hand dryer located outside of the stall.
There are lockers available in changing room A29.
Shower with Adaptations (Within Level A - A29 Mens Locker Room)
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Location and Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- The door opens outwards and has a low color contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The doors are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 2ft 10in (86cm).
- The door has a sliding bolt lock.
- Internally the door has a low color contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The shower is a roll-in shower and has a turning space.
- There is an adjustable shower head.
- There are grab bars for the shower.
- The grab bars have a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
- There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
- Lighting levels are even.
