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Grousbeck Hall - Yeh College

Woodlands Way, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08540

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About

  • The name of the nearest parking garage is Theater Drive Garage.
  • View information on Theater Drive Garage (opens new tab) .
  • This residential college is made up of 1 building.
  • There are step-free standard rooms.
  • Grousbeck Hall is located in Yeh College, south of Poe Field.
    The building is made up of 1 residential hall with communal facilities.
    Grousbeck Hall has 6 levels.
    There is 1 elevator and 2 stairways.
    The building levels are signed as G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • Grousbeck Hall is connected internally to Mannion Hall.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • There is 1 entrance which provides step-free level access with automatic doors.
  • The entrance gives direct access to the elevator on level 1, which provides step-free and level access to the other levels of the building.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building via the elevator.
  • There is internal step-free and level access through to Mannion Hall on levels 1 and 2.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth with a shiny finish.
  • Seating is available in study areas and lounges.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There are 10+ restrooms with adaptations.
  • Restrooms with adaptations are located on levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • 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 on levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • Step-free gender inclusive restrooms are located on levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • Standard shower facilities are located on levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to level 1 of the building.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 5in (104cm).
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance, with one door unlocked.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 2ft 11in (88cm).
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 11in (88cm).
  • There is a raised threshold at the opening.
  • The doors have a low color contrast.
  • There is a second set of automatic doors, with one door unlocked.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 3ft 2in (97cm).
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 11in (88cm).
  • The second doors have a low color contrast.

Elevator

  • The elevator is located ahead as you enter the building.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • 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, Braille markings and a low 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 6in (106cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 6ft 8in x 5ft 5in (204cm x 164cm).
  • The internal elevator control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium color contrast.
  • The internal elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
  • Internally the elevator has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels are even within the elevator.
  • Level G is staff only access.

Stairway (Exit Stair 1)

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 2ft 11in (89cm).
  • The handrails cover all steps.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (18cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 12in (30cm).
  • Lighting levels are bright.
  • There is an additional stairway (Exit Stair 2) which accesses levels G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
    Level G is accessible to staff only.

Communal Facilities

  • Kitchen View
    • The kitchen is located on level 2.
    • There is step-free level access to enter.
    • The door to enter opens outwards and has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 2ft 10in (86cm).
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to turn (5ft x 5ft - 152.5cm x 152.5cm).
    • A lowered work surface is available.
    • The lowered work surface is 2ft 10in (86cm) high.
    • There is a knee recess under the lowered work surface.
    • There are low level cupboards.
    • There are chairs with armrests, high stools, dining tables and high tables in this area.
    • There are some tables at a suitable height for wheelchair users.
    • Lighting levels are bright.
  • Living Room View
    • The living room is located on level 1, on the left corridor leading to Mannion Hall.
    • There is step-free level access to enter.
    • There are other open access living rooms on levels 2, 3, 4 and 5.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to turn (5ft x 5ft - 152.5cm x 152.5cm).
    • Some flooring is patterned.
    • There are chairs without armrests, armchairs, couches, coffee tables and dining tables in this area.
    • There are some tables at a suitable height for wheelchair users.
    • Lighting levels are even.
  • Laundry Room View
    • The laundry room is located on level 1.
    • There is step-free level access to enter.
    • The door to enter opens inwards and has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 2ft 11in (88cm).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to turn (5ft x 5ft - 152.5cm x 152.5cm).
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The following machines are at a low level: washing machine and tumble dryer.
    • Lighting levels are bright.

Restroom with Adaptations (Level 1 - Gender Inclusive - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 9yd 2ft (9m) from the 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 inwards and has a high color contrast.
    • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 11in (88cm).
    • The door has a push button lock.
    • Internally the door has a high color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 8ft x 7ft 6in (245cm x 228cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 8ft x 5ft 3in (245cm x 160cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 4ft 1in (125cm) (from the side of the toilet bowl to the wall).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab bar on the side wall and on the rear 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 7in (47cm) 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 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 5in (103cm) from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted paper towel dispenser.
    • The paper towel dispenser has a low color contrast.
    • The paper towel dispenser is 3ft 5in (104cm) from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • The stall has a wastebasket.
    • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are bright.

Shower with Adaptations (Level 1)

  • Location and Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The width of the door opening is 2ft 11in (88cm).
    • The door has a push button lock.
    • Internally the door has a high color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The shower is a roll-in shower and has a turning space.
    • There is an adjustable shower head.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • There are dropdown 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 bright.