Skip to main content

Search for accessibility information

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Old Tarble

Swarthmore College, 140 N. Chester Rd, Swarthmore, PA, 19081

View Accessibility Symbols

Accessibility Symbols

For more information about what these symbols mean, view our Accessibility Symbols Guide.

Close this popup window.

Access Guide

About

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slopes of varying degrees of gradient.
  • There are 4 entrances to the building, 2 of which provide step-free access.
  • One entrance is signed as the accessible entrance. Of the other entrances, one is the main entrance, and there is also a rear entrance and a floor 0 entrance.
  • The accessible entrance has push plate operated automatic doors and gives step-free access to floor 1.
    The floor 0 entrance has a push plate operated automatic doors and gives step-free access to floor 0.
  • The main and rear entrances have stepped access with manual doors.

Getting Around

  • Step-free access to floors 0 and 1 is available using the floor 0 and accessible entrances only. There is no elevator in this building, and no step-free access to the room on floor 2.
  • The floor surfaces along the circulation routes and in the studios are hard and smooth.
  • All of the rooms in this building have seating available.
  • There is no wayfinding signage in this building.
  • 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 floors 0 and 1.
    • 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 on floor 0, to the right from the floor 0 entrance.

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the side of the building, opposite McCabe Library.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a gradient of 1:12.
  • There is a step-free level resting area.
  • The width of the ramp is 5ft 11in (181cm).
  • The ramp has handrails on both sides.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess that provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 2ft 11in (90cm).
  • The door has a pull handle.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 10in (86cm).
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 3ft 5in (103cm).
  • The door has a lever handle.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 7in (80cm).
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter the entrance.

Entrance (Floor 0 Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the side of the building, opposite Mertz Hall.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a gradient easier than 1:20.
  • The width of the ramp is 5ft 4in (162cm).
  • The ramp has no handrails.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess that provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 3ft 2in (96cm).
  • The door has a pull handle.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 6in (77cm).
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter the entrance.

Stairway

  • The stairway surveyed is located next to the main entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are floors 0, 1 and 2.
  • There is a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The height of the handrail is 2ft 6in (75cm).
  • The handrail does not cover 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 8in (20cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 10in (25cm).
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There is a manual door to access the stairway from floor 0.
    There are 14 steps between floors 0 and 1, and 16 steps between floors 1 and 2.

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

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is a single-occupant restroom.
    • The restroom surveyed is located to the right as you enter the accessible entrance.
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 8yd 2ft (8m) 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 and pictorial signage on or near the restroom door.
    • The door into the restroom opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The door has a lever handle.
    • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 10in (86cm).
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 8ft 2in x 8ft 5in (248cm x 256cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 8ft 2in x 5ft 11in (248cm x 180cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 5ft 9in (175cm) (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 6in (46cm) 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 (54cm) from the floor.
    • The sink is 2ft 10in (86cm) 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 5in (103cm) 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 2ft 11in (89cm) from the floor.
    • The mirror has been angled for ease of use.
    • The stall has a wastebasket.
    • There is a medium visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Restroom with Accessibility Features (Floor 0 - Gender Inclusive - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is a single-occupant restroom.
    • The restroom surveyed is located to the right from the floor 0 entrance, next to room 007.
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 12yd 1in (11m) from the basement 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 and pictorial signage on or near the restroom door.
    • The door into the restroom opens inwards and has a low 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 low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 6ft 8in x 9ft 4in (202cm x 285cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 6ft 8in x 7ft 5in (202cm x 226cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 4ft 12in (152cm) (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 7in (48cm) 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.
    • 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 6in (107cm) 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 9in (114cm) from the floor.
    • There is a mirror above the sink/counter top with its bottom edge within 40in (1000mm) maximum from the finish floor.
    • The stall has a wastebasket.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.