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Neuroscience Institute

Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08544

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About

  • The venue has its own parking facilities.
  • The name of the nearest parking lot is P15 Woodlands Way.
  • The nearest University owned parking garage is the Theater Drive Garage.
  • View information on Theater Drive Garage (opens new tab) .
  • The Neuroscience Institute is a large building with 4 floors.
  • There is 1 public elevator and 1 staff elevator within the building.
    There is 1 stairway within the building.
    There is an additional shared stairway in between the Neuroscience Institute and the Peretsman Scully Hall building that can be used to access both.
  • The floor names are signed as B/C, A, 1 and 2.
  • This building is attached to Peretsman Scully Hall.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the main entrance of the building is step-free level via Tilghman Walk.
    There are posts on the approach to this entrance.
    The approach to the rear entrance of the building is step-free level from the accessible parking spaces or via a slope from Woodlands Way.
  • The Neuroscience Institute has 2 entrances, both giving step-free level access.
    There is 1 entrance at the front and 1 at the rear of the building.
    The entrances are shared with Peretsman Scully Hall.
  • The entrances are not differentiated by signage, but both have accessible signage by the doors.
  • The main accessible entrance is shared with Peretsman Scully Hall and gives access to the shared lobby area on level 1 between the buildings.
    There is step-free level access to the elevator and restrooms with adaptations from this entrance.
    There is step-free level access to all floors from this entrance.
  • The rear accessible entrance is also shared with Peretsman Scully Hall and gives access to level B of the Neuroscience Institute.
    There is step-free level access to the restrooms with adaptations on this level or step-free access via ramp to the public elevator to get to all other levels.
  • There are no additional entrances into this building.

Getting Around

  • It is possible to bypass all steps once inside the building, but there are some level changes via ramp on levels B/C and A to access certain areas as detailed below.
  • On level B there are 4 steps and a ramp to access level C which is located immediately to the left as you enter via the rear entrance.
    This ramp has a gradient of 8% and must be taken to access the classrooms on level C and all other levels of the building via the public elevator.
  • There is ramped access from the corridor on level A to a seating area by the main building staircase. This ramp has a gradient of 9%, and has handrails both sides.
  • There is step-free level internal access to Peretsman Scully Hall via levels A, 1 and 2 of the Neuroscience Institute through a corridor and shared study areas.
  • Floor surfaces along all main circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
    There are areas that have carpeted floors in the teaching room corridors on some floors.
  • There are resting areas in the main shared study areas between the two buildings on levels A and 1 with a mixture of seating.
    There are resting areas on level B by the rear entrance, and levels A, 1 and 2 along the corridors.
  • There is wayfinding signage in the majority of circulation routes and lobby areas.
    Restroom signage and classroom signage have Braille and tactile markings.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There are 10+ restrooms with adaptations.
  • Restrooms with adaptations are located on levels B/C, A, 1 and 2.
  • The transfer space within the restrooms with adaptations varies between left hand transfer and right hand transfer.
  • Step-free male and female restrooms are located on levels B/C, A, 1 and 2.
  • Step-free standard restrooms which include facilities for ambulant disabled people are located on level B of the building within the women's restroom.

Rooms and Services Available

Parking (P15 Woodlands Way)

  • Parking View
    • The parking lot is located at the rear of the building.
    • The parking lot is open air/surface.
    • The surface consists of asphalt.
    • There are 3 designated accessible parking spaces available.
    • The accessible spaces are signposted.
    • The accessible parking space dimensions are 8ft 4in x 15ft 3in (254cm x 466cm).
    • There is an adjacent marked access aisle to one side.
    • The width of the adjacent marked access aisle is 7ft 12in (243cm).
    • The dimensions of the designated accessible parking spaces vary in size.
    • The nearest designated space is 12yd 1in (11m) from the rear entrance.
    • There is step-free level access from the designated accessible parking.
    • There is a curb ramp from the designated accessible parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking can be used by ADA placard holders or those with a wheelchair symbol license plate and permit holders.
    • Parking is free of charge.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, in between the Neuroscience Institute and Peretsman Scully Hall buildings.
  • This entrance gives access to the shared lobby area on Level 1.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • The approach to the entrance has posts.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • 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 (90cm).
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (83cm).
  • The door has a low color contrast.
  • There is a second automatic door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 2ft 9in (85cm).
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (83cm).
  • The second door has a low color contrast.

Entrance (Rear Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to levels B and C, in between the Neuroscience Institute and Peretsman Scully Hall buildings.
  • 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 9in (114cm).
  • 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 10in (87cm).
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 8in (82cm).
  • The door has a low color contrast.
  • There is a second automatic door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 2ft 12in (91cm).
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 8in (82cm).
  • The second door has a low color contrast.

Elevator (P1)

  • The elevator is located on level B/C of the building along the corridor by the main stairway.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are B/C, A, 1 and 2.
  • 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 6in (107cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 5ft 8in x 5ft 12in (172cm x 182cm).
  • 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 visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels are bright within the elevator.

Stairway (Main Stairway)

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are B/C, A, 1 and 2.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 2ft 10in (87cm).
  • 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 (28cm).
  • Lighting levels are varied.

Stairway (Shared Stairway)

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are B/C, A and 1.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • 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 (28cm).
  • This stairway is located in between the Neuroscience Institute and Peretsman Scully Hall buildings.

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

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 24yd 2in (22m) from the main entrance.
    • There is step-free level access into the restroom.
    • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the restroom door.
    • The door into the restroom opens outwards and has a low 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.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 8ft 11in x 5ft 5in (271cm x 166cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 5ft 11in x 5ft 5in (180cm x 166cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 3ft 5in (103cm) (from the side of the toilet bowl to the wall).
    • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
    • There is a horizontal grab bar to the right of the toilet (as you face it) and on the rear wall.
    • The horizontal grab bars have a medium color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • There is a vertical grab bar on the side wall.
    • The vertical grab bar has a medium 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 12in (60cm) from the floor.
    • The sink is 2ft 10in (86cm) from the floor.
    • The sink faucet type is lever.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 3ft 8in (112cm) from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted paper towel dispenser.
    • The paper towel dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • The paper towel dispenser is 4ft 2in (128cm) from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • The stall has a wastebasket and a sanitary trash can.
    • There is a low color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are even.