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Mary Lyons Hall

Swarthmore College, 805 Harvard Ave, Swarthmore, PA, 19081

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About

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is mostly step-free via slopes of varying degrees of gradient. The approach to the ML-12 entrance is stepped.
  • There is step-free access to level 1 of the building only, and you need to use certain entrances for this.
  • Mary Lyons Hall has 6 entrances, 3 entrances provide step-free access via slopes.
  • The entrances are signed as ML-1, ML-5, ML-6, ML-9, ML-10 and ML-12.
  • The ML-1 entrance gives direct access to the lobby and lounge on level 1, which provides stepped access to the basement and level 2.
  • Entrances ML-5, ML-9 and ML-12 have stepped access with manual doors.
    Entrances ML-6 and ML-10 have sloped access with manual doors.

Getting Around

  • It is not possible to bypass all steps once inside the building.
  • On level 2, there are 2 sets of steps and ramps.
    The first set has 2 steps at a height of 7in (18cm) with a minimum tread depth of 12in (30cm). The handrails are at a height of 2ft 10in (86cm).
    The ramp is 2ft 2in (65cm) wide and has a gradient of 13%.
    The second set has 2 steps at a height of 7in (18cm) with a minimum tread depth of 12in (30cm). The handrails are at a height of 2ft 7in (80cm). The ramp is 2ft 2in (65cm) wide and has a gradient of 12%.
  • On level 3, there are 2 sets of steps and ramps.
    The first set has 2 steps at a height of 7in (18cm) with a minimum tread depth of 12in (30cm). The handrails are at a height of 2ft 10in (86cm). The ramp is 2ft 2in (65cm) wide and has a gradient of 12%.
    The second set has 2 steps at a height of 7in (17cm) with a minimum tread depth of 11in (29cm). The handrails are at a height of 2 ft 7 inches (80cm). The ramp is 2ft 2in (65cm) wide and has a gradient of 12%.
  • There is a step at a height of 5.5in (14cm) between the bike storage at the rear of the building and the level 1 lounge area.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish, or carpeted and smooth.
  • There are resting areas in some lobby areas with bench seating.
  • Wayfinding signage and floor plans are provided in circulation routes and lobby areas to assist people in finding their way around.
  • There is not a designated safe or quiet space.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • Single-occupant Restrooms with Accessibility Features View
    • There is 1 single-occupant restroom with accessibility features.
    • The single-occupant restroom with accessibility features is located ahead as you enter the ML-1 entrance, in the bathroom with accessibility features.
    • The single-occupant restroom with accessibility features has a left hand transfer space.
  • Standard Restrooms View
    • Step-free unisex restrooms are located throughout the building on each floor in the standard bathrooms.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities with accessibility features are located in the bathroom with accessibility features.
    • Standard shower facilities are located in all standard bathrooms.

Parking

  • Parking View
    • The parking lot is located on the north side of the building.
    • The parking lot is open air/surface.
    • The surface consists of asphalt.
  • Accessible Parking Spaces View
    • There are no designated accessible parking spaces available.
  • 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 not free for ADA placard holders or those with a wheelchair symbol license plate.
    • Parking charges/restriction signs are not provided.
  • Passenger Loading Zone View
    • There is a designated passenger loading zone available.
    • The designated passenger loading zone is located at the front of the building.
    • The designated passenger loading zone dimensions are 8ft 2in x 19ft 11in (250cm x 608cm).
    • There is not an adjacent marked access aisle for the passenger loading zone.

Entrance (ML-1)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a gradient easier than 1:20.
  • 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 5in (104cm).
  • 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 4ft 11in (150cm).
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter the entrance.

Lounge (Lounge)

  • The room surveyed is located to the left as you enter the ML-1 entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access to enter.
  • There is an opening without doors to enter the room.
  • The width of the opening is 5ft 8in (172cm).
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver (60in x 60in - 1525mm x 1525mm).
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • There is space for a service animal to rest.
  • There are chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, couches and bench seats 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).
  • Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm, a television with subtitles, a vending machine and a water dispenser.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Platform Lift (Stair Lift)

  • The lift is located in the breakfast room on level 1.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are The breakfast room and level 1.
  • The lift has a turning space of 30in x 48in (760mm x 1220mm) in front of it.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 2ft 11in x 3ft 10in (88cm x 118cm).
  • The lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high color contrast.
  • Lighting levels are even.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Stairway

  • The stairway surveyed is located to the right as you enter.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are Basement, levels 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • There is a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is not easy to grip.
  • The height of the handrail is 2ft 7in (78cm).
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend 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 11in (28cm).
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located in the basement, along the corridor at the bottom of the stairway.
  • The most accessible route to the kitchen has steps and manual doors.
  • There is step-free access via a slope to enter.
  • The slope has a gradient of 1:3.
  • There is an opening without doors to enter the kitchen.
  • The width of the opening is 7ft 7in (231cm).
  • 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 12in (91cm).
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Under counter cupboards are available.
  • The cooktop is at a height of 3ft 1in (94cm).
  • A lowered cooktop is not available.
  • The cooktop controls are located at the back.
  • 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 12in (91cm).
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink faucet type is lever-style mixer.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a refrigerator with a freezer compartment.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user (between 15in - 48in (380mm - 1220mm) from the floor): the refrigerator.
  • There are chairs without armrests and high stools in the kitchen.
  • There are tables and high tables in the kitchen.
  • There are some tables suitable for wheelchair users (between 28in and 34in - 710mm and 860mm from the floor).
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Laundry Room

  • The laundry room is located in the basement, to the left and ahead at the bottom of the stairway.
  • The most accessible route to the laundry room has steps and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access to enter.
  • There is a single manual door to enter the laundry room.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • 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.
  • There is not 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.
  • 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 sink is at a height of 2ft 9in (84cm).
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink faucet type is lever-style.
  • There are tables in the laundry room.
  • All tables are suitable for wheelchair users (between 28in and 34in - 710mm and 860mm from the floor).
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Bathroom with Accessibility Features (Level 1 - Shared - Left Hand Transfer)

  • There is 1 bathroom with accessibility features.
  • There is 1 bathroom with accessibility features that has a shower.
  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located ahead and to the right as you enter the ML-1 entrance.
    • The bathroom surveyed is approximately 10yd 2ft (10m) from the ML-1 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 inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The door has a lever handle.
    • The width of the 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 7ft 5in x 11ft 2in (225cm x 340cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 6ft 8in x 8ft 9in (203cm x 267cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 2ft 10in (87cm) (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 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 7in (49cm) from the floor.
    • The sink is 2ft 9in (84cm) 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 1in (95cm) from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • Vanity counter top space is not provided.
    • There is a mirror above the sink/counter top with its bottom edge within 40in (1000mm) maximum from the finish floor.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf is at a recommended height (within 48in - 1220mm from the floor).
    • The bathroom has a wastebasket.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 3ft 9in and 3ft 9in (114cm and 114cm) from the floor.
    • 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 roll-in shower.
    • The shower has a curtain.
    • The width of the shower opening is 2ft 10in (87cm).
    • 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 mixer.
    • There is a fold-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 1ft 6in (45cm) 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; however, it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 8ft 9in (267cm) (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.