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Prudente Press Box

Clothier Baseball Field, Swarthmore College, Fieldhouse Lane, Swarthmore, PA, 19081

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Access Guide

Access To

  • The Prudente Press Box is located at the rear upper level of the tiered seating area at Clothier Baseball Field.
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  • The most accessible route has ramps/slopes and uneven surfaces.
  • Some flooring is shiny along the route.
  • The ramp has a gradient of 1:11.
  • There is a step-free level resting area.
  • The width of the ramp is 3ft 8in (112cm).
  • The ramp has handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 7 steps.
  • There is a central handrail.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The height of the handrail is 3ft (92cm).
  • 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 clearly marked.
  • The height of the highest step is 8in (21cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 11in (28cm).
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a slope to enter.
  • The slope has a gradient easier than 1:20.
  • 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 6in (77cm).
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.

Room (Press Box)

  • Location and Access View
    • The room surveyed is located ahead as you enter the Prudente Press Box.
    • The room surveyed is approximately 3ft 3in (1m) from the Prudente Press Box entrance.
  • Room Details View
    • 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 is space for a service animal to rest.
    • There are chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests in this room.
    • There are fixed desks in this room.
    • All tables are suitable for wheelchair users (between 28in and 34in - 710mm and 860mm from the floor).
    • There is not an assistive listening system.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.