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Parrish Hall - Residences

Parrish Hall, Swarthmore College, 500 College Ave, Swarthmore, PA, 19081

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About

  • There is a passenger loading zone available.
  • The name of the nearest parking lot is Dean Bond Rose Garden Lot.
  • View information on Swarthmore College Parking Lots (opens new tab)
  • The nearest visitor parking lot is Whittier Lot.
    The nearest student parking lot is Cunningham South Lot.
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  • This residence hall is made up of 1 building.
  • There are step-free standard rooms.
  • Parrish Hall residences occupies floors 3R and 4R in Parrish Hall, with female dorms in the east wing and male dorms in the west wing.

Access To

  • Parrish Hall Residences are located on floors 3R and 4R of Parrish Hall The access pictured is via the Post Office, but any Parrish Hall entrance provides access to the Residences via elevator.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and an elevator.
  • Some flooring is shiny along the route.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the Parrish Hall Residences, via elevator.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes consist of low pile carpet.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Wayfinding and floor plan signage is not provided within the Parrish Hall Residences; however all bedrooms and facilities are clearly signed on their doorways.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • Multiple-stall Restrooms with Accessibility Features View
    • The multiple-stall restrooms with accessibility features are located at the far end of the male and female wings on floor 3R.
    • The transfer space within the multiple-stall restrooms with accessibility features varies between left hand transfer and right hand transfer.
    • The male restroom with accessibility features has a left hand transfer. The female restroom with accessibility features has a right hand transfer.
  • Standard Restrooms View
    • Step-free male and female restrooms are located at the far end of the male and female wings on floors 3R and 4R.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities with accessibility features are located at the far end of the male and female wings on floor 3R.
    • Standard shower facilities are located at the far end of the male and female wings on floors 3R and 4R.

Entrance (Floor 3R - East Wing - Female)

  • This entrance is located on floor 3R of the east wing of the building, diagonally to the right as you exit the east elevator.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 6in (107cm).
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The door has a lever handle.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (83cm).
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.

Entrance (Floor 3R - West Wing - Male)

  • This entrance is located on floor 3R of the west wing of the building, diagonally to the left as you exit the west elevator.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 7in (108cm).
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The door has a lever handle.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (83cm).
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.

Entrance (Floor 4R - East Wing - Female)

  • This entrance is located on floor 4R of the east wing of the building, diagonally to the right as you exit the east elevator.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 6in (106cm).
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The door has a lever handle.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (83cm).
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.

Entrance (Floor 4R - West Wing - Male)

  • This entrance is located on floor 4R of the west wing of the building, diagonally to the left as you exit the west elevator.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 7in (108cm).
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The door has a lever handle.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (83cm).
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.

Kitchen (Floor 3R - West Wing - W331)

  • The kitchen is located along the corridor and on the right as you enter the male dorm on the west wing of floor 3R.
  • The most accessible route to the kitchen has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access to enter.
  • There is an opening without doors to enter the kitchen.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (83cm).
  • There is a squared threshold (more than 1/2in) at the opening.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to maneuver.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The work surface is at a height of 2ft 10in (86cm).
  • Under counter cupboards are available.
  • The cooktop is at a height of 2ft 12in (91cm).
  • 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 back.
  • The sink is at a height of 2ft 10in (87cm).
  • The sink faucet type is lever-style mixer.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a refrigerator, a freezer, 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 refrigerator, the freezer, the washer and the dryer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a clear 27in (70cm) recess underneath the sink.

Lounge (Floor 4)

  • The room surveyed is located on floor 4, immediately ahead as you exit either the east or west elevator.
  • 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 3ft 5in (105cm).
  • 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 low visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • There are chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, couches, wide chairs with armrests and wide chairs without armrests in this room.
  • There are tables and fixed desks 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 and a play area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Restroom with Accessibility Features (Floor 3R - West Wing - Male - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is a multiple-stall restroom.
    • The restroom surveyed is located in the west wing on the third floor (3R), straight ahead and to the right, at the far end of the male dorm.
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 71yd 3in (65m) from the west elevator.
    • The most accessible route to the restroom has step-free level access, narrow corridors/walkways, narrow doorways/openings and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the restroom.
    • A restroom with the same features is located in the East (female) Wing.
    • 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 low visual contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The door has a pull handle.
    • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 7in (78cm).
    • The door into the stall 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 11in (90cm).
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 5ft 2in x 5ft 2in (158cm x 158cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 5ft 2in x 2ft 10in (158cm x 86cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 3ft 1in (94cm) (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 (47cm) 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 (51cm) 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 4in (102cm) 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 (111cm) from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a mirror above the sink/counter top; however, its bottom edge is not within 40in (1000mm) maximum from the finish floor.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The stall has no disposal facilities.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 3ft 10in (117cm) from the floor.
    • There is a varying visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The door to the restroom is permanently held open, but would be heavy if it were closed.

Communal Bathroom with Accessibility Features (Floor 3R - West Wing - Male)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located in the west wing on floor 3R, straight ahead and to the right, at the far end of the male wing.
    • The bathroom surveyed is approximately 63yd 1ft (58m) from the west elevator.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access, narrow corridors/walkways, narrow doorways/openings and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • There are identical facilities on the East (female) Wing.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the bathroom door.
    • The door into the bathroom opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The door has a pull handle.
    • The width of the door opening is 2ft 7in (80cm).
  • Bathroom Features and Facilities View
    • 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.
    • There is a wall-mounted paper towel dispenser.
    • The paper towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • Vanity counter top space is provided.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The bathroom has a wastebasket.
    • There is a varying visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • The bathroom has a shower stall.
    • There is 1 shower stall with accessibility features.
    • The shower has a curtain.
    • The width of the shower opening is 3ft (92cm).
    • The shower does not have sufficient turning space for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a height adjustable shower spray.
    • The shower faucet type is twist turn mixer.
    • There is a fold-down shower seat.
    • 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 shower has a horizontal grab bar.
    • The horizontal grab bar has a high visual contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The door to this bathroom is permanently held open.