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Kwanza Jones Hall - New College West

New College West, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08544

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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.
  • There are step-free standard rooms.
  • Kwanza Jones Hall is situated on New College West to the south of Poe Fields.
    The building is made up of 1 residential hall with communal facilities.
    Kwanza Jones Hall has 7 levels, and the building levels are signed as G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
    There is 1 elevator and 2 stairways.
  • There is internal step-free level access through to José E. Feliciano Hall.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • There is 1 entrance which provides step-free and level access with automatic doors.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building via the elevator.
  • There is internal step-free level access through to José E. Feliciano Hall on levels G, 1 and 2.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth with a shiny finish.
  • There are no resting areas along circulation routes, but seating is available in study areas and lounges.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided along circulation routes.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There are 10+ restrooms with adaptations.
  • Restrooms with adaptations are located on levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
  • 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, 5 and 6.
  • Step-free gender inclusive restrooms are located on levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
  • Standard shower facilities are located on levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.

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 (105cm).
  • 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 (90cm).
  • There is a raised threshold at the opening.
  • The door has a high 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 (96cm).
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 11in (90cm).
  • The second door has a high color contrast.

Elevator

  • The elevator is located ahead along the corridor as you enter the building.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
  • 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 medium color contrast.
  • The elevator door has a high 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 low 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 low within the elevator.

Stairway (Exit Stair 2)

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • There are 18 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 even.
  • There is a second staircase (Exit Stair 1) which accesses levels G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
    There is a further staircase between levels 5 and 6.

Communal Facilities

  • Living Room View
    • The living room is located on level 1.
    • There is step-free level access to enter.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to turn (5ft x 5ft - 152.5cm x 152.5cm).
    • Some flooring is patterned.
    • There are chairs with and without armrests, armchairs, couches, coffee tables and tables in this area.
    • There are some tables at a suitable height for wheelchair users.
    • Lighting levels are even.
    • There are other living rooms located on levels 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
  • 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 (90cm).
    • 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.
    • There are stools in this area.
    • Lighting levels are bright.

Room with Adaptations (Room C120A)

  • Room Information View
    • There is step-free level access into the room.
    • There is Braille, tactile and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The key fob/card reader is at a height of 3ft 10in (116cm).
    • The door 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 (83cm).
    • The bed is single size.
    • Furniture can be moved to enable a turning space next to the bed.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The following is available in this room: chairs with and without armrests, a height adjustable bed, bedside outlets and a desk.
    • Lighting levels are even.
    • This room has an adjoining room.
    • There a flashing fire alarm beacon.
  • Ensuite Information View
    • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
    • Internally the door has a high color contrast.
    • The overall dimensions are 7ft 7in x 12ft 12in (230cm x 395cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 7ft 7in x 10ft 8in (230cm x 325cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 3ft 5in (105cm) (from the side of the toilet to the wall).
    • There is a lever 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.
    • 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 (48cm) 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 2ft 4in (70cm) from the floor.
    • The sink is 2ft 9in (84cm) from the floor.
    • The sink faucet type is lever mixer.
    • There is a mirror above the sink/counter top.
    • There is a shelf.
    • The shelf is at a height of 4ft (122cm) from the floor.
    • The ensuite has a waste basket.
    • There are two coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 3ft 7in and 3ft 11in (110cm and 120cm) from the floor.
    • There is a low color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are bright.
    • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
    • 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 is a grab bar for the shower.
    • The grab bar has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • This room is located on level 1 of the building.
      The connecting room is accessed via a door in the ensuite.

Restroom with Adaptations (Level 2 - Gender Inclusive - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 17yd 1ft (16m) from the elevator.
    • 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 door requires effort to open.
    • 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 12ft 5in x 7ft 4in (379cm x 224cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 12ft 5in x 4ft 3in (379cm x 130cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 3ft 5in (105cm) (from the side of the toilet bowl to the wall).
    • There is a lever flush on the left 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.
    • 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 9in (54cm) from the floor.
    • The sink is 2ft 9in (85cm) from the floor.
    • The sink faucet type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 3ft 5in (105cm) 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 (105cm) from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is a shelf.
    • The shelf is at a height of 4ft (122cm) from the floor.
    • The stall has a wastebasket.
    • There are two coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 3ft 11in and 3ft 11in (120cm and 120cm) from the floor.
    • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are bright.

Shower with Adaptations (Level 1 Restroom)

  • 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 low 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 low 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 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 bright.
    • The shower with adaptations is within the standard restroom/standard shower area on level 1.