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About

• The name of the nearest parking garage is Theater Drive Garage.
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• This residential college is made up of 1 building.
• Hamilton Hall is a large L-shaped building situated around a central courtyard which it shares with Rockefeller Hall.
  There are 3 levels accessed by 1 elevator and 4 stairways.
  The building levels are signed as 1, 2 and 3.
• The building also connects with Rockefeller Hall and shares a Dining Hall area with it.

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Getting Inside

• There is level access on approach to the Mathey College entrance and the Mathey College Common Room entrance.
  Access to and from the external Hamilton Courtyard is stepped only, meaning there is stepped access on approach to the Stairway entrances.
  There is stepped access on approach to the Mathey College Office entrance.
• Hamilton Hall has 6 entrances, 1 of which has step-free and level access (Mathey College entrance).
• Entrances are signed as Mathey College, Mathey College Common Room, Hamilton Hall 1, Hamilton Hall 2, Hamilton Hall 3 and Hamilton College Office Entrance.
• The Mathey College entrance has level access and gives access to the elevator on level 1 of the building.
• The other entrances into the building all have stepped access.

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Getting Around

• Hamilton Hall connects into the Rockefeller-Mathey Dining Halls and Library within the Rockefeller Hall on level 2.
  This route provides the only step-free access to these areas.
• There is no access between the stairways on level 2.
  There is no step-free access to level 2 of the stairways.
  Level 3 of the accommodation area is accessible via the elevator.
• Floor surfaces on level 1 are hard and smooth with a shiny finish. Other floors have carpeted flooring.
• There are rest areas along the level 1 corridor and in the common room.
• There is wayfinding signage in some part of the building.
• Access throughout may include narrow walkways.

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Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

• There are 4 restrooms with adaptations.
• Restrooms with adaptations are located along the level 1 and level 3 corridors.
• 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 along the corridor on level 3.
• Step-free male and female restrooms are located along the level 1 and level 3 corridors.
• Standard shower facilities are located along the corridor on level 3.

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Parking

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• On-street Parking View
  • On-street standard parking is available.
  • There are pay and display standard parking spaces located on University Place and Nassau Street.

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Entrance (Mathey College)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• This entrance gives access to level 1 of the building and the elevator.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 1in (95cm).
• There is a door entry system at a height of 3ft 1in (93cm).
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 2ft 10in (87cm).
• There is a raised threshold at the opening.
• The door has a high color contrast.

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Entrance (Stairway 1)

• This entrance is located off the Hamilton Courtyard.
• This entrance gives access to the landing on stairway 1 between levels 1 and 2.
• There is stepped access at the entrance.
• There are 2 steps.
• The height of the highest step is 7in (17cm).
• The minimum tread depth is 1ft 1in (32cm).
• The entrance is located off Hamilton Courtyard to which there is no external entrance - it can only be accessed from the buildings around it.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 10in (118cm).
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 2ft 10in (86cm).
• There is a raised threshold at the opening.
• The door has a high color contrast.

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Reception

• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The reception is located to your left on exiting the elevator on level 2.
  There is a single manual door to access the office area including the reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 3ft 10in (116cm).
• There is no (or very little) background noise.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• There are armchairs 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.

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Elevator (Mathey College Office)

• The elevator is located in the entrance lobby.
• The floors which are accessible by this elevator are 1, 2 and 3.
• 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 low color contrast.
• The external elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
• The elevator door has a high color contrast.
• The elevator door opening width is 3ft 2in (96cm).
• The internal dimensions of the elevator are 5ft 8in x 6ft 8in (172cm x 202cm).
• The internal elevator control buttons have tactile markings.
• The internal elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
• Internally the elevator has: a separate door to exit, a mirror to aid reversing and a visual floor indicator.
• Lighting levels are bright within the elevator.

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Stairway (Mathey College Office)

• The floors which are accessible by stairway are 1 and 2.
• There are 17 steps between floors.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are at a height of 3ft 1in (93cm).
• 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 11in (29cm).
• Lighting levels are even.

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Stairway (1)

• The floors which are accessible by stairway are 1, 2 and 3.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The height of the highest step is 8in (20cm).
• The minimum tread depth is 11in (28cm).
• Lighting levels are even.
• The number of steps between floors varies by floor.
  The handrail on the right has a height of 30in (76cm).
  The handrail on the left has a height of 37in (93cm).

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Communal Facilities

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• Living Room View
  • The living room is located towards the east of the building on level 1.
  • There is step-free level access via lift to enter.
  • There are 4 steps.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails cover all steps.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (18cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 11in (27cm).
  • 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 4ft 4in (131cm).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to turn (5ft x 5ft - 152.5cm x 152.5cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There are chairs with armrests, couches, coffee tables and tables in this area.
  • There are some tables at a suitable height for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels are even.
  • The living room is named as the Common Room.
• Laundry Room View
  • The laundry room is located to your right after entering via the main entrance along the corridor 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 9in (84cm).
  • 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 even.

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Restroom with Adaptations (Level 1 - Male - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The restroom surveyed is approximately 32yd 2ft (30m) from the Mathey College entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the restroom.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the restroom door.
  • The door into the restroom opens inwards and has a high color contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
  • The door into the stall opens outwards and has a low color contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the stall door opening is 2ft 10in (86cm).
  • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
  • Internally the door has a low color contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The overall dimensions are 4ft 11in x 4ft 11in (151cm x 151cm).
  • The turning space dimensions are 4ft 11in x 2ft 10in (151cm x 86cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
  • The lateral transfer space is 2ft 10in (87cm) (from the side of the toilet bowl to the wall).
  • There is a push button flush on the transfer side.
  • 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.
  • 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 6in (46cm) from the floor.
  • The sink and faucets are located outside the stall.
  • The sink faucet type is lever mixer.
  • 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 low color contrast.
  • There is a shelf.
  • The shelf is at a height of 3ft 4in (102cm) from the floor.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 4ft 2in (128cm) from the floor.
  • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
  • Lighting levels are even.

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Restroom with Adaptations (Accommodation Level 3 - Male Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The restroom surveyed is approximately 32yd 2ft (30m) from the Mathey College Office elevator.
  • There is step-free level access via lift into the restroom.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the restroom door.
  • The door into the restroom opens inwards and has a high color contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
  • The door into the stall opens outwards and has a low color contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the stall door opening is 2ft 10in (87cm).
  • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
  • Internally the door has a low color contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The overall dimensions are 4ft 12in x 4ft 11in (152cm x 150cm).
  • The turning space dimensions are 4ft 12in x 2ft 4in (152cm x 72cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
  • The lateral transfer space is 2ft 10in (86cm) (from the side of the toilet bowl to the wall).
  • There is a push button flush on the left 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.
  • 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 6in (45cm) from the floor.
  • The sink and faucets are located outside the stall.
  • The sink faucet type is lever mixer.
  • 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 low color contrast.
  • There is a mirror above the sink/counter top.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 4ft 2in (127cm) from the floor.
  • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
  • Lighting levels are even.

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Shower with Adaptations (Accommodation Level 3 - Male Restroom)

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• Location and Access View
  • There is stepped access into the facility.
  • There is 1 step.
  • The height of the highest step is 4in (9cm).
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is an adjustable shower head.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • There is a grab bar for the shower.
  • The grab bar has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
  • Lighting levels are bright.