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Alice Paul Hall

Swarthmore College, 80 N. Chester Rd, Swarthmore, PA, 19081

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About

  • There is a campus parking lot available.
  • The name of the nearest parking lot is Benjamin West Lot.
  • View information on Swarthmore College Parking Lots (opens new tab) .
  • Student permit parking is available in the Cunningham South Lot. View information on parking on campus
    View information on visitor parking.
  • This residence hall is made up of 1 building.
  • There is 1 room which has an attached bathroom with accessibility features.
  • There is 1 room with a roll-in shower.
  • There is 1 room with accessibility features that has an adjoining room.
  • There are step-free standard rooms.
  • Alice Paul Hall is an L-shaped building with 3 floors, plus a basement that is just used for storage. It has an elevator and 2 stairways.
    It shares a courtyard with David Kemp Hall.
  • There are additional rooms with accessibility features in Alice Paul Hall that do not have attached bathrooms or an adjoining attendant room.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slopes with varying degrees of gradient.
  • Alice Paul Hall has 1 entrance, which provides step-free access via a ramp to the building.
  • The entrance is signed as AP1.
  • AP1 entrance gives direct access floor 1 of the building via two single automatic doors.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building.
  • The corridors all have a carpeted surface.
  • Bench seating is available on all corridors.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided within the building. However, each room and facility is clearly signed on the door.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • Multiple-stall Restrooms with Accessibility Features View
    • The multiple-stall restrooms with accessibility features are located on all floors.
    • The transfer space within the multiple-stall restrooms with accessibility features varies between left hand transfer and right hand transfer.
  • Standard Restrooms View
    • Step-free unisex restrooms are located on floors 1 and 3.
    • Step-free male and female restrooms are located on floor 2.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities with accessibility features are located in the restrooms on all floors.
    • Standard shower facilities are located in the restrooms on all floors.
    • There are 2 sets of multiple-stall restrooms on all floors which all contain stalls with accessibility features, standard stalls, showers with accessibility features and standard showers.

Entrance (AP1)

  • This entrance is located at the front right of the building, opposite David Kemp.
  • There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a gradient easier than 1:20.
  • The width of the ramp is 8ft 2in (249cm).
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess that provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 2ft 8in (81cm).
  • The doors have pull handles.
  • The width of the opening is 3ft 1in (95cm).
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • Of these double doors only one of the doors is automatic, the other door is manual opening.
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 3ft 7in (110cm).
  • The doors have pull handles.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 7in (78cm).
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • Of these double doors only one of the doors is automatic, the other door is manual opening.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter the entrance.

Elevator

  • The elevator is located along the corridor on the left hand side of the building from AP1 entance.
  • The elevator surveyed is approximately 26yd 9in (24m) from the AP1 entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the elevator has step-free level access.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are B, 1, 2 and 3.
  • The elevator has a turning space of 30in x 48in (760mm x 1220mm) in front of it.
  • The external elevator control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external elevator controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user (between 15in - 48in (380mm - 1220mm)).
  • The weight limit for the elevator is 2500 lb.
  • The elevator door has a high visual contrast.
  • The elevator door opening width is 3ft 6in (106cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 6ft 8in width x 4ft 2in depth (202cm x 127cm).
  • The internal elevator control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal elevator controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user (between 15in - 48in (380mm - 1220mm)).
  • Internally the elevator has: a visual floor indicator and railings.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairway

  • The stairway surveyed is located just inside the floor 1 corridor from the living room area and AP1 entrance.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 20 steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The height of the handrails is 2ft 8in (82cm).
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (18cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 12in (30cm).
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Bedroom and Bathroom with Accessibility Features (Floor 1)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located on floor 1 close to the elevator. It has a doorway into adjoining room 121.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access to enter.
    • There is Braille, tactile and numbered signage on or near the bedroom entrance.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 7in (110cm).
    • The door into the bedroom opens inwards automatically and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door has a lever handle.
    • The width of the opening is 2ft 11in (88cm).
  • Bedroom Details View
    • The bed is single size.
    • The space under the bed is 1ft 2in (35cm) high.
    • The top of the mattress is 1ft 11in (58cm) from the floor.
    • The bed is height adjustable.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to turn next to the bed.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The following is available in this room: a chair with armrests, closets for seated users, bedside outlets and a desk.
    • There is no emergency alarm in the room.
    • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • This room has an adjoining room.
  • Additional Bedroom Features View
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The door has a lever handle.
  • Attached Bathroom Details View
    • There is step-free level access into the attached bathroom.
    • The door into the attached bathroom opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The door has a lever handle.
    • The width of the door opening is 2ft 11in (88cm).
    • The door has no lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • The overall dimensions are 5ft 2in x 17ft 1in (157cm x 520cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 5ft 2in x 15ft 5in (157cm x 470cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 3ft 1in (93cm) (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 rear wall and on the side wall.
    • The horizontal grab bars have a high visual contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The toilet seat is 1ft 7in (48cm) from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall-mounted toilet paper dispenser that cannot be easily reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet paper dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet paper dispenser is 1ft 7in (49cm) from the floor.
    • The sink is 2ft 10in (87cm) from the floor.
    • The area underneath the sink is unobstructed .
    • The sink faucet type is lever-style mixer.
    • There is not a soap dispenser.
    • Vanity counter top space is provided.
    • There is a mirror above the sink/counter top with its bottom edge within 40in (1000mm) maximum from the finish floor.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The bathroom has no disposal facilities.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • There is a medium visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The bathroom has a step-free shower.
    • The shower has a curtain.
    • The shower is a transfer type shower and has dimensions of at least 36in x 48in (915mm x 1220mm).
    • There is a fixed height shower spray.
    • The shower faucet type is twist/turn.
    • There is no shower seat available.
    • The shower has a horizontal grab bar and a vertical grab bar.
    • The horizontal grab bar has a high visual contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The vertical grab bar has a high visual contrast with the surrounding walls.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located just inside the floor 1 corridor from the living room area and AP1 entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the kitchen has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access to enter.
  • There is a single manual door to enter the kitchen.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The door has a lever handle.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • A lowered work surface is available.
  • The lowered work surface is at a height of 2ft 10in (86cm).
  • There is a knee recess under the lowered work surface.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • There is a knee recess under the lowered cooktop.
  • The cooktop controls are located at the front.
  • The sink faucet type is lever-style mixer.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a refrigerator and a freezer.
  • There are chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests in the kitchen.
  • There are dining tables in the kitchen.
  • All tables are suitable for wheelchair users (between 28in and 34in - 710mm and 860mm from the floor).
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is also a kitchen in the same location on floor 3.

Lounge

  • The room surveyed is located just inside AP1 entrance on floor 1 of the building.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access to enter.
  • There is a single automatic door to enter the room.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The doors have push bars.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 6in (77cm).
  • Of these double doors only one of the doors is automatic, the other door is manual opening.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver (60in x 60in - 1525mm x 1525mm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • There are chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and booths in this room.
  • There are coffee tables and tables in this room.
  • There are some tables suitable for wheelchair users (between 28in and 34in - 710mm and 860mm from the floor).
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a similar lounge in the same location on floor 3, which also has an outside terrace area.
    There is also a lounge area on floor 2, just off the corridor on the left hand side of the building.

Laundry Room

  • The laundry room is located on floor 2, on the right hand side of the building.
  • The most accessible route to the laundry room has step-free level access and an elevator.
  • There is step-free level access to enter.
  • There is a single manual door to enter the laundry room.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door has a lever handle.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
  • There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver (60in x 60in - 1525mm x 1525mm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Facilities within the laundry room include a washer and a dryer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The laundry room contains vending machines.

Communal Bathroom with Accessibility Features (Floor 1 - Shared - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located on floor 1.
    • The bathroom surveyed is approximately 49ft (15m) from the AP1 entrance.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the bathroom door.
    • The door into the bathroom opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The door has no handle.
    • The width of the door opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
  • Toilet with Accessibility Features View
    • There is 1 toilet stall with accessibility features.
    • The door into the stall surveyed opens outwards and has a low visual contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The door has a pull handle.
    • The width of the stall door opening is 2ft 11in (90cm).
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • The overall dimensions are 5ft 4in x 4ft 8in (165cm x 144cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 5ft 4in x 3ft 8in (165cm x 112cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 3ft 4in (102cm) (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 rear wall and on the side wall.
    • The horizontal grab bars have varying visual contrasts with the surrounding walls.
    • There is a vertical grab bar on the side wall.
    • The vertical grab bar has a low visual contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The toilet seat is 1ft 6in (47cm) from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall-mounted toilet paper dispenser that cannot be easily reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet paper dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet paper dispenser is 1ft 6in (48cm) from the floor.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 3ft 11in (120cm) from the floor.
    • The stall has no disposal facilities.
  • Bathroom Features and Facilities View
    • The sink is 2ft 9in (84cm) from the floor.
    • The area underneath the sink is unobstructed .
    • The sink faucet type is lever-style.
    • There is a wall-mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 4ft 3in (132cm) from the floor.
    • There is a wall-mounted paper towel dispenser.
    • The paper towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The paper towel dispenser is 4ft 2in (128cm) from the floor.
    • There is a wall-mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 3ft 11in (120cm) from the floor.
    • Vanity counter top space is provided.
    • There is a mirror above the sink/counter top with its bottom edge within 40in (1000mm) maximum from the finish floor.
    • There is no shelf.
    • There is a medium visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • The bathroom has a shower stall.
    • There is 1 shower stall with accessibility features.
    • The shower has a curtain.
    • The shower is a transfer type shower and has dimensions of at least 36in x 48in (915mm x 1220mm).
    • There is a height adjustable shower spray.
    • The shower faucet type is twist turn mixer.
    • There is a fold-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 1ft 6in (46cm) from the floor.
    • The shower controls/faucets are reachable when seated.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the shower seat as you look at it.
    • The shower has a horizontal grab bar.
    • The horizontal grab bar has a high visual contrast with the surrounding walls.