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Lamb-Miller Field House

Swarthmore College, 409 Fieldhouse Lane, Swarthmore, PA, 19081

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Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slopes of varying degrees of gradient.
  • There is step-free access to all areas of the building.
  • Lamb-Miller Field House has 5 entrances. The most accessible entrance provides sloped access.
  • The entrances are signed as ' The Lamb-Miller Field House', 'Lamb-Miller Field House', and 'FH-7'. The other 2 entrances are not signed.
  • The most accessible entrance gives direct access to the perimeter walkway around the athletics track. There are manual doors available at this entrance.
  • One unsigned entrance has stepped access with manual doors.
    The Lamb-Miller Field House entrance, FH-7 entrance and other unsigned entrance have sloped access with manual doors.

Getting Around

  • It is possible to bypass all steps once inside the building.
  • Immediately after entering through the most accessible entrance, there is a portable ramp down to the athletics track, seating area and basketball courts with a gradient of 14%.
  • Floor surfaces along lobby areas are hard and smooth with some having a shiny finish. There are some uneven surfaces along the perimeter walkway.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Wayfinding signage is limited throughout this building.
  • There is not a designated safe or quiet space.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

Parking

  • Parking View
    • The parking lot is located at the front of the Lamb-Miller Field House building.
    • The parking lot is open air/surface.
    • The surface consists of asphalt.
  • Accessible Parking Spaces View
    • There are 4 designated accessible parking spaces available.
    • The accessible parking spaces are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The accessible parking space width is 7ft 9in (237cm).
    • There is an adjacent marked access aisle to one side.
    • The width of the adjacent marked access aisle is 5ft 3in (161cm).
    • The adjacent marked access aisle extends the full length of the parking space.
    • The nearest designated accessible parking space is 49yd 8in (45m) from the Lamb-Miller Field House accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the designated accessible parking has ramps/slopes.
    • The slope has a gradient of 1:16.
    • There is not a step-free level resting area.
    • There is a curb ramp with detectable warnings from the designated accessible parking.
  • Van Accessible Parking Spaces View
    • There are no designated van accessible parking spaces available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for ADA placard holders or those with a wheelchair symbol license plate.
    • Parking charges/restriction signs are provided.
    • Signs are easy to read.
  • Passenger Loading Zone View
    • There is not a designated passenger loading zone available.

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located in Tarble Pavilion, ahead as you enter via the Pavilion's accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The doors have pull handles.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (83cm).
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.

Seating Area

  • Location and Access View
    • The seating area surveyed is located on the east side of the track.
    • The most accessible route to the seating area has ramps/slopes.
    • The ramp has a gradient of 1:7.
    • There is not a step-free level resting area.
    • There is stepped access to enter.
    • There are 15 steps.
    • There are handrails on both sides.
    • The handrails are easy to grip.
    • The height of the handrails is 2ft 11in (90cm).
    • The handrail covers 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 9in (22cm).
    • The minimum tread depth is 11in (29cm).
    • The steps have open risers.
  • Seating Area Details View
    • The following areas have stepped access: all tiered seating after the front row.
    • There is not space for a wheelchair user to maneuver (60in x 60in - 1525mm x 1525mm).
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
    • There is not space for a service animal to rest.
    • There are bench seats in this area.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Locker Room (Swarthmore Varsity Locker Room)

  • Location and Access View
    • The universal locker room was surveyed.
    • The locker room surveyed is located to the left from the accessible entrance.
    • The locker room surveyed is approximately 21yd 2ft (20m) from the accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible route to the locker room has step-free level access.
    • There is Braille, tactile, written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
    • There is step-free level access to enter.
    • There is a single manual door to enter the locker room.
    • The door has a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The door has no handle.
    • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
  • Room Details View
    • There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver (60in x 60in - 1525mm x 1525mm).
    • Facilities in the locker room include: a changing bench, toilet stalls, showers, a sink and lockers.
    • There is a bench at a suitable height (between 17in (430mm) - 19in (485mm)).
    • There is a locker at a suitable height for a wheelchair user (within 48in (1220mm) from the floor).
    • The sink faucet type is lever-style.
    • Additional features in the locker room include: counter top mirrors, coat hooks and shelves.
    • There is not a coat hook at a suitable height for a wheelchair user (between 40in (1015mm) - 48in (1220mm)).
    • There is not a shelf at a suitable height for a wheelchair user (between 40in (1015mm) - 48in (1220mm)).
    • The locker room has a wastebasket.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Restroom with Accessibility Features (Gender Inclusive - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is a single-occupant restroom.
    • The restroom surveyed is located on the south side of the track.
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 65yd 1ft (60m) from the accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible route to the restroom has step-free level access.
    • 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 outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The door has a lever handle.
    • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
    • The door has a push button lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 8ft 3in x 4ft 11in (251cm x 151cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 6ft 2in x 4ft 3in (188cm x 129cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 3ft 3in (100cm) (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.
    • 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 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 9in (53cm) 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 a wall-mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual 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 visual contrast.
    • The paper towel dispenser is 3ft 3in (100cm) from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • 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 stall has a wastebasket.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.