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Mullan Tennis Center

Swarthmore College, 417 Fieldhouse Lane, Swarthmore, PA, 19081

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About

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 but you need to use ramps to access some parts.
  • Mullan Tennis Center has 5 entrances. All 5 entrances provide step-free access via slopes of varying degrees of gradient.
  • The entrances are signed as 'Michael L. Mullan Tennis Center', 'Accessible Entrance', 'MU-2', 'MU-3' and 'MU-4'.
  • The Accessible Entrance gives access to the Beebe Multipurpose Room on floor 1. There is step-free access to the rest of the building from here.
  • The Michael L. Mullan Tennis Center, MU-2, MU-3 and MU-4 entrances have sloped access with manual doors.

Getting Around

  • It is possible to bypass all steps once inside the building.
  • There is a slope down to courtside from floor 1 with a 9% gradient.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • There are seating areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Wayfinding signage is 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 are 2 single-occupant restrooms with accessibility features.
    • The single-occupant restrooms with accessibility features are located on floor 1 (within the bathrooms with accessibility features).
    • The transfer space within the single-occupant restrooms with accessibility features varies between left hand transfer and right hand transfer.
  • Standard Restrooms View
    • Step-free gender inclusive restrooms are located in the rear section of the first floor.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities with accessibility features are located in the bathrooms with accessibility features on floor 1.

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the left side of the building.
  • There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a gradient of 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 1in (94cm).
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The locked door can be opened on request .
  • The doors open towards you.
  • There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 3ft 7in (108cm).
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The doors have pull handles.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 6in (75cm).
  • There is a squared threshold (more than 1/2in) at the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter the entrance.

Stairway (Courtside)

  • The stairway surveyed is located in the centre of the building leading from the viewing platform.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are floor 1 (viewing platform) and courtside.
  • There are 14 steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The height of the handrails is 3ft 5in (105cm).
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (17cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 11in (29cm).
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a lower handrail on the right going down at a height of 2ft 9in (85cm.).

Lobby

  • The lobby is located to the right side of the building on floor 1.
  • The lobby is approximately 54yd 2ft (50m) from the Accessible Entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the lobby has manual doors and step-free level access.
  • The height of the desk is 2ft 6in (76cm).
  • The desk has patterned/distracting backgrounds that may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is not an assistive listening system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the presence of large glass panels/windows.
  • There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver (60in x 60in - 1525mm x 1525mm).
  • There are armchairs, couches and stools in this area.
  • There are coffee tables in this area.
  • The tables may not be suitable for wheelchair users (between 28in and 34in - 710mm and 860mm from the floor).
  • There is space for a service animal to rest in the seating area.

Bathroom with Accessibility Features (Floor 1 - Gender Inclusive - Right Hand Transfer)

  • There are 2 bathrooms with accessibility features.
  • There are 2 bathrooms with accessibility features that have a shower.
  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located on floor 1.
    • The bathroom surveyed is approximately 10yd 2ft (10m) from the Accessible Entrance.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • 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 (85cm).
    • The door has a lever lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 11ft 3in x 7ft 6in (342cm x 228cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 6ft 11in x 5ft 6in (210cm x 168cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 2ft (62cm) (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 9in (53cm) from the floor.
    • The sink is 2ft 11in (90cm) 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 3in (100cm) 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 8in (112cm) from the floor.
    • There is a wall-mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 3ft 4in (101cm) from the floor.
    • 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 no shelf.
    • The bathroom has a wastebasket and a sanitary products receptacle.
    • There are two coat hooks.
    • 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 12in (91cm).
    • The shower has a threshold/curb less than ½in (13mm) high.
    • The shower does not have sufficient turning space for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a fixed height shower spray.
    • The shower faucet type is lever-style 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 lateral transfer space is 4ft 6in (136cm) (from the side of the shower seat to the wall).
    • The shower has a horizontal grab bar.
    • The horizontal grab bar has a high visual contrast with the surrounding walls.