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Danawell Hall

Swarthmore College, 5 Parrish Hall Road, Swarthmore, PA, 19081

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About

  • There is a campus parking lot available.
  • The name of the nearest parking lot is Sharples Lane 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
    The nearest parking lot containing visitor parking spaces is Field House Lot. 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 are step-free standard rooms.
  • Danawell Hall is made up of 1 residential hall set over 5 floors (with bedrooms on the first through fourth floors) and occupies the middle portion of a building shared with Dana Hall and Hallowell Hall.
  • Danawell Hall is commonly referred to as "Dwell".

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free, via slopes with varying degrees of gradient.
  • There is step-free level access to all bedrooms on the first through fourth floors, via elevator, and to the elevator, restrooms and stairways on the lower level, when entering via the main entrance - DW-1.
    There is step-free access, via ramp, to the laundry room, kitchen and multipurpose lounge on the lower level, when entering via the main entrance - DW-1.
  • Danawell Hall has 2 entrances.
    The main entrance - DW-1 is located at the front of the building and provides step-free level access to the lower level of the building, via 2 sets of double, automatic doors (with 1 leaf locked). From here there is step-free level access to all other floors, via the elevator.
  • The entrances are signed as DW-1, DW-2, and Exit Only doors DW-3, DW-4 and DW-5.
  • Entrance DW-2 is in the same location, leading out to/in from the outdoor seating area at the rear of the building.
    There is no pedestrian access to this area from outside of the building, except from the Crum Woods Trails.
    DW-2 provides step-free level access to the multipurpose lounge on the lower level, via single, manual doors.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access from the main entrance - DW-1 to all bedrooms, via elevator.
    There is step-free level access from the main entrance - DW-1 to the elevator, stairways and restrooms on the lower level.
    There is step-free access via ramp from the main entrance - DW-1 to the laundry room, kitchen and multipurpose lounge on the lower level.
  • On the lower level, there are 5 steps, bypassed by a ramp with a grade of 8.7%, to access 023 multipurpose lounge.
    Halfway down this ramp is 024B laundry room, and the bottom of this ramp is 025 kitchen.
  • Floor surfaces along circulation routes consist of shiny wood and vinyl, along with low pile carpet which is patterned.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas throughout the building, which have a mixture of seating.
  • There is some wayfinding signage provided along circulation routes and in lobby areas, to assist people in finding their way around.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • Multiple-stall Restrooms with Accessibility Features View
    • The multiple-stall restrooms with accessibility features are located on the lower level, first floor, second floor, third floor and fourth floor.
    • The transfer space within the multiple-stall restrooms with accessibility features varies between left hand transfer and right hand transfer.
    • All multi-stall restrooms in Danawell Hall have accessible stalls.
  • Standard Restrooms View
    • Step-free male and female restrooms are located on the lower level, first floor and third floor.
    • Step-free gender inclusive restrooms are located on the second floor and fourth floor.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities with accessibility features are located within the standard restrooms on the first through fourth floors.
    • Standard shower facilities are located within the standard restrooms on the first through fourth floors.

Entrance (Main Entrance - DW-1)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess that provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 11in (119cm).
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance; however, one door is locked.
  • The locked door can be opened on request .
  • The doors open towards you.
  • There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 3ft 3in (100cm).
  • The doors have pull handles.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 8in (82cm).
  • There is a squared threshold (more than 1/2in) at the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors; however, one door is locked.
  • The locked door can be opened on request .
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 3ft 9in (115cm).
  • The doors have pull handles.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (85cm).
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.

Elevator

  • The elevator is located straight ahead and to the left as you enter the building via the main entrance - DW-1, to the left as you face the entrance to Dana Hall on level LL.
  • The elevator surveyed is approximately 10yd 2ft (10m) from the main entrance - DW-1 (second set of doors).
  • The most accessible route to the elevator has step-free level access.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are the lower level, floor 1, 2, 3, and 4.
  • The elevator has a turning space of 30in x 48in (760mm x 1220mm) in front of it.
  • The external elevator control buttons have a medium 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 3500 lb.
  • The elevator door has a high visual contrast.
  • The elevator door opening width is 3ft 5in (105cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 6ft 7in width x 5ft 5in depth (200cm x 166cm).
  • 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, with unshaded light sources.

Stairway (Stair 2)

  • The stairway surveyed is located to the front right of the building, to the right and right again as you enter via the main entrance - DW-1.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are the lower level, floor 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • There are 16 steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The height of the handrails is 2ft 8in (81cm).
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The step markings are not clearly visible.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (19cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 11in (27cm).
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • The portion of the stairway between floor 3 and 4 is known as Stair 2A.
    This section has 15 unmarked steps, with a maximum height of 7in (19cm), minimum tread depth of 11in (29cm), and handrails on both sides which are easy to grip and extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps. The handrails are 36in (92cm) high from the step nosing.

Bedroom and Bathroom with Accessibility Features (Floor 2)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located on the second floor, to the right and right again as you exit the elevator.
    • The bedroom surveyed is approximately 7yd 1ft (7m) from the elevator.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access to enter.
    • There is Braille, tactile, written text and numbered signage on or near the bedroom entrance.
    • There is a key lock at a height of 3ft 2in (96cm).
    • The door into the bedroom opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The door has a lever handle.
    • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (83cm).
    • There is not a lowered peephole in the door (within 48in (1220mm) from the floor).
  • Bedroom Details View
    • The bed is single size.
    • The space under the bed is 2ft (62cm) high.
    • The top of the mattress is 2ft 8in (82cm) from the floor.
    • The bed is height adjustable.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to turn between the beds.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The following is available in this room: a chair without armrests, a height adjustable desk, closets for seated users, bedside outlets, a desk and an additional bed.
    • There is no emergency alarm in the room.
    • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.
    • This room does not have an adjoining room.
  • Additional Bedroom Features View
    • All rooms are have shared access to a bathroom with accessibility features. One room has an attached accessible bathroom.
  • Attached Bathroom Details View
    • There is step-free level access into the attached bathroom.
    • The door into the attached bathroom opens by sliding and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The door has a pull handle.
    • The width of the door opening is 2ft 11in (88cm).
    • The door has a push plate lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • The overall dimensions are 4ft 11in x 7ft 9in (151cm x 237cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 4ft 11in x 5ft 9in (151cm x 174cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 4ft 3in (129cm) (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 high visual contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The toilet seat is 1ft 5in (44cm) from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall-mounted toilet paper dispenser that can be easily reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet paper dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet paper dispenser is 1ft 6in (46cm) from the floor.
    • The sink is 2ft 9in (85cm) from the floor.
    • The area underneath the sink is unobstructed .
    • The sink faucet type is lever-style mixer.
    • There is a wall-mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 3ft 7in (109cm) 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.
    • The bathroom has a wastebasket.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 4ft 5in (134cm) from the floor.
    • There is a varying visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
    • The bathroom has a shower with a step.
    • The shower has no door or curtain.
    • The width of the shower opening is 2ft 11in (90cm).
    • The shower has a step for entry.
    • The shower is a transfer type shower and has dimensions of at least 36in x 48in (915mm x 1220mm).
    • There is both a fixed and a detachable shower spray.
    • The shower faucet type is lever-style mixer.
    • There is a fold-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 1ft 7in (48cm) from the floor.
    • The shower controls/faucets are reachable when seated.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the shower seat as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 1ft 8in (52cm) (from the side of the shower seat to the wall).
    • 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.
    • There is a wall-mounted hand dryer at a height of 44in (114cm), and a wall-mounted towel dispenser at a height of 35in (90cm).
      To avoid the step, you can transfer to the shower seat from outside the shower cubicle - the transfer space in front of the shower seat is 59in (151cm).

Kitchen (025)

  • The kitchen is located straight ahead as you enter the building via the main entrance - DW-1, at the bottom of the ramp on the left as you enter 023 multipurpose lounge.
  • The most accessible route to the kitchen has ramps/slopes, narrow doorways/openings and manual doors.
  • The ramp has a gradient of 1:11.
  • There is a step-free level resting area.
  • There is step-free level access to enter.
  • There is a single manual door to enter the kitchen.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The door has a lever handle.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (83cm).
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a turning space (60in x 60in - 1525mm x 1525mm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The work surface is at a height of 2ft 10in (86cm).
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The cooktop is at a height of 2ft 11in (90cm).
  • A lowered cooktop is not available.
  • The cooktop controls are located at the front.
  • The stove controls and door opening handle are within 15in - 48in (380mm - 1220mm) from the floor.
  • The stove controls are located at the front.
  • The sink is at a height of 2ft 9in (85cm).
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink faucet type is lever-style mixer.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a refrigerator and a freezer.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user (between 15in - 48in (380mm - 1220mm) from the floor): the refrigerator and the freezer.
  • There are chairs without armrests in the kitchen.
  • There are 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, with unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is a 27in (70cm) clear knee recess under the standard work surface and sink.

Lounge (023 Multipurpose Lounge)

  • The room surveyed is located straight ahead as you enter the building via the main entrance - DW-1.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free access via ramp to enter.
  • The ramp has a gradient of 1:11.
  • There is a step-free level resting area.
  • The width of the ramp is 4ft 10in (148cm).
  • The ramp has handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 5 steps.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The height of the handrails is 2ft 12in (91cm).
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the highest step is 6in (15cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 12in (30cm).
  • There are double manual doors to enter the room; however, one door is locked.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • The locked door can be opened on request .
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The doors have lever handles.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 8in (81cm).
  • 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 without armrests and bench seats in this room.
  • There are tables in this room.
  • All tables are suitable for wheelchair users (between 28in and 34in - 710mm and 860mm from the floor).
  • Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the presence of large glass panels/windows.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Laundry Room (024B)

  • The laundry room is located straight ahead as you enter the building via the main entrance - DW-1, on the left halfway down the ramp as you enter 023 multipurpose lounge.
  • The most accessible route to the laundry room has ramps/slopes, narrow doorways/openings and manual doors.
  • The ramp has a gradient of 1:11.
  • There is a step-free level resting area.
  • There is step-free level access to enter.
  • There is a single manual door to enter the laundry room.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The door has no handle.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (83cm).
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Facilities within the laundry room include a washer and a dryer.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user (between 15in - 48in (380mm - 1220mm) from the floor): the washer and the dryer.
  • The work surface is at a height of 2ft 10in (87cm).
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • There are chairs without armrests in the laundry room.
  • There are fixed desks in the laundry room.
  • 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.

Communal Bathroom with Accessibility Features (Floor 1 - Male - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located on the first floor, diagonally to the right as you exit the elevator.
    • The bathroom surveyed is approximately 6yd 1ft (6m) from the elevator.
    • 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 inwards 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 (83cm).
  • 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 10in (87cm).
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • The overall dimensions are 4ft 11in x 4ft 8in (151cm x 142cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 4ft 11in x 2ft 5in (151cm x 73cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 2ft 11in (90cm) (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 (45cm) from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall-mounted toilet paper dispenser that can be easily reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet paper dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet paper dispenser is 1ft 8in (52cm) from the floor.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 3ft 10in (118cm) from the floor.
    • The stall has a sanitary products receptacle.
  • 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 3ft 2in (96cm) 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 4in (131cm) from the floor.
    • There is a wall-mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 3ft 8in (111cm) 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.
    • The bathroom has a wastebasket.
    • There is a varying visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • The bathroom has a shower stall.
    • There is 1 shower stall with accessibility features.
    • The shower has a curtain.
    • The shower does not have sufficient turning space for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a height adjustable and detachable shower spray.
    • The shower faucet type is lever-style.
    • There is a fold-down shower seat.
    • The shower controls/faucets are reachable when seated.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the shower seat as you look at it.
    • The shower has a horizontal grab bar and vertical grab bars.
    • 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.