Access Guide
About
- The venue has its own parking facilities.
- The nearest parking lot is located on the south side of the building.
- View information on Swarthmore College Parking Lots (opens new tab)
- Student permit parking is available in the Cunningham South Lot. View information on parking on campus
The nearest parking lot containing visitor parking spaces is Field House Lot. View information on visitor parking - This residence hall is made up of 1 building.
- There are step-free standard rooms.
- Facilities within this residence hall include: flashing fire alarm beacons.
- The PPR Apartments are made up of 1 building split into apartments.
Getting Inside
- The approach to the building is step-free via a slope with a gradient less than 5%.
- The PPR Apartments have 2 entrances, both providing sloped access with slopes less than 5%.
- The entrances are signed as TA-1 and TA-2.
- The TA-2 entrance gives direct access to level 1 of the building. There is step-free level access to the rest of the building from here via the elevator.
- The TA-1 entrance has sloped access with manual doors.
Getting Around
- It is possible to bypass all steps once inside the building.
- Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are carpeted and smooth.
- There are resting areas in the lobby areas with a mixture of 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
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Single-occupant Restrooms with Accessibility Features
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- There are 2 single-occupant restrooms with accessibility features.
- The single-occupant restrooms with accessibility features are located on level 1, to the right of the lobby area.
- The transfer space within the single-occupant restrooms with accessibility features varies between left hand transfer and right hand transfer.
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Shower Facilities
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- The shower facilities with accessibility features are located in the apartments.
Parking
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Parking
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- The parking lot is located to the south of the apartments.
- The parking lot is open air/surface.
- The surface consists of asphalt.
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Accessible Parking Spaces
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- There are no designated accessible parking spaces available.
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Van Accessible Parking Spaces
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- There are no designated van accessible parking spaces available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- 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 provided.
- Signs are easy to read.
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Passenger Loading Zone
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- There is not a designated passenger loading zone available.
Entrance (TA-2)
- This entrance is located on the northeast side of the building.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- 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 7in (110cm).
- 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 1in (93cm).
- The door requires effort to open.
- The door has a pull handle.
- The width of the opening is 2ft 7in (79cm).
- 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 1in (93cm).
- The door requires effort to open.
- The door has a pull handle.
- The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (83cm).
- The door has a high visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter the entrance.
Laundry Room
- The laundry room is located on level 1 to the left of the lobby area.
- The most accessible route to the laundry room has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access to enter.
- There is a single manual door to enter the laundry room.
- The door has a high 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 (83cm).
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is 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.
- A lowered work surface is not available.
- The sink is at a height of 2ft 9in (85cm).
- A lowered sink is not available.
- The sink faucet type is lever-style.
- There are chairs without armrests in the laundry room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Elevator
- The elevator is located to the left as you enter the TA-2 entrance.
- The elevator surveyed is approximately 13yd 4in (12m) from the TA-2 entrance.
- The most accessible route to the elevator has step-free level access.
- The floors which are accessible by this elevator are Basement, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- The elevator has a turning space of 30in x 48in (760mm x 1220mm) in front of it.
- The external elevator control buttons have a low visual contrast.
- All of the external elevator controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user (between 15in - 48in (380mm - 1220mm)).
- The weight limit for the elevator is 3500 lb.
- The elevator door has a low visual contrast.
- The elevator door opening width is 3ft 6in (106cm).
- The internal dimensions of the elevator are 5ft 7in width x 6ft 4in depth (170cm x 192cm).
- The internal elevator control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
- All of the internal elevator controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user (between 15in - 48in (380mm - 1220mm)).
- Internally the elevator has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and railings.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Stairway (Stair 2)
- The stairway surveyed is located to the left as you enter the TA-2 entrance.
- There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
- The floors which are accessible by stairway are Basement, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- There are 19 steps between floors.
- There are handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The height of the handrails is 3ft 1in (94cm).
- 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 12in (30cm).
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Seating Area (Terrace)
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Location and Access
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- The seating area surveyed is located on level 2 of the PPR Apartments.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access and an elevator.
- There is step-free level access to enter.
- There is a single manual door to enter.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
- The door opens towards you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The door has a lever handle.
- The width of the opening is 2ft 8in (81cm).
- There is a squared threshold (more than 1/2in) at the opening.
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Seating Area Details
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- The seating area is uncovered.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: the raised seating area.
- 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 chairs with armrests and bench seats in this area.
- There are tables in this area.
- The tables may not be suitable for wheelchair users (between 28in and 34in - 710mm and 860mm from the floor).
- There may be background noise.
Entrance (Apartment 102S)
- This entrance is located on level 1, next to the elevator.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens away from 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 high visual contrast.
- There is a keycard reader to enter the apartment at a height of 113cm.
Kitchen (Apartment 102S)
- The kitchen is located in apartment 102S, ahead and to the right as you enter.
- The most accessible route to the kitchen has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to maneuver (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 back.
- 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.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- The entrance door into apartment 1025 leads directly into the open-plan kitchen and living room area.
Lounge (Apartment 102S)
- The room surveyed is located in apartment 102S, to the left as you enter.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access to enter.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Furniture can be moved to enable space for a wheelchair user to maneuver (60in x 60in - 1525mm x 1525mm).
- Some flooring is shiny.
- 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 without armrests, armchairs and couches in this room.
- There are coffee tables and dining tables in this room.
- The tables may not be 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.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- The entrance door into apartment 1025 leads directly into the open-plan kitchen and living room area.
Bathroom with Accessibility Features (Apartment 102S - Female - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is 1 bathroom with accessibility features.
- There is 1 bathroom with accessibility features that has a shower.
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Location and Access
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- The bathroom surveyed is located along the apartment corridor and on the right.
- The bathroom surveyed is approximately 6yd 1ft (6m) from the Apartment 102S 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 an opening with a width of 115cm into the bathroom area.
The following door information provided is for the door into the roll-in shower on the left side of the bathroom, although there is an identical door to this one into the restroom on the right. - There is no 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 (83cm).
- The door has a push button lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The overall dimensions are 4ft 12in x 8ft 4in (152cm x 255cm).
- The turning space dimensions are 4ft 12in x 5ft 10in (152cm x 179cm).
- 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 no horizontal grab bar for the toilet.
- The toilet seat is 1ft 4in (40cm) 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 medium visual contrast.
- The toilet paper dispenser is 2ft 4in (72cm) from the floor.
- The sink is 2ft 9in (85cm) from the floor.
- The area underneath the sink is unobstructed .
- The sink faucet type is push.
- There is not a soap dispenser.
- There is not a paper towel dispenser.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- Vanity counter top space is 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 is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 3ft 12in (121cm) 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 and unshaded light sources.
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Shower Facilities
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- The bathroom has a roll-in shower.
- The shower has a curtain.
- The width of the shower opening is 4ft 11in (150cm).
- 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 twist turn mixer.
- There is no shower seat available.
Restroom with Accessibility Features (Level 1 - Shared - Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The restroom surveyed is a single-occupant restroom.
- The restroom surveyed is located on level 1, to the right as you enter the TA-2 entrance.
- The restroom surveyed is approximately 8yd 2ft (8m) from the TA-2 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 (83cm).
- The door has a push button lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The overall dimensions are 6ft 12in x 6ft 5in (213cm x 195cm).
- The turning space dimensions are 5ft 1in x 4ft 7in (154cm x 140cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
- The lateral transfer space is 2ft 11in (88cm) (from the side of the toilet bowl to the wall).
- 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 10in (56cm) from the floor.
- The sink is 2ft 9in (83cm) from the floor.
- The area underneath the sink is unobstructed .
- The sink faucet type is push.
- There is a wall-mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 3ft 7in (108cm) 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 10in (118cm) from the floor.
- There is a wall-mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 3ft 8in (113cm) from the floor.
- 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 are no 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.
- The WC flush is automatic sensor.
