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Roberts Hall

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

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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.
  • Roberts Hall is a residence hall made up of 1 building situated around a courtyard shared by Roberts Hall, PPR Apartments, Palmer Hall and Pittenger Hall.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slopes with varying degrees of gradient.
  • There is no step-free access into the building from any of the entrances.
  • Roberts Hall has 5 entrances. 4 entrances are stepped and 1 entrance is sloped and stepped.
  • The entrances are signed as RO-1, RO-2/RO-3, RO-5/RO-6, RO-9 and RO-4.
  • The RO-4 entrance gives stepped access to floor 1 of the building.
  • Entrances RO-1, RO-2/RO-3 and RO-5/RO-6 have stepped access with manual doors. Entrance RO-9 has sloped and stepped access with manual doors.

Getting Around

  • It is not possible to bypass the steps once inside the building.
  • On floor 2, there are 5 unmarked steps to rooms 289-290. The highest step is 8in (20cm), and the minimum tread depth is 11in (27cm). There are no handrails.
  • On floor 2, there are 6 unmarked steps to rooms 284-288. The highest step is 7in (17cm), and the minimum tread depth is 10in (26cm). There are no handrails.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are carpeted and smooth.
  • There are no resting areas in circulation and lobby areas.
  • 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

Parking

  • Parking View
    • The parking lot is located on the south side of the building.
    • The parking lot is open air/surface.
    • The surface consists of asphalt.
  • Accessible Parking Spaces View
    • There is 1 designated accessible parking space available.
    • The accessible parking space is clearly marked and signposted.
    • The accessible parking space width is 8ft (245cm).
    • There is an adjacent marked access aisle to one side.
    • The width of the adjacent marked access aisle is 8ft 5in (256cm).
    • The adjacent marked access aisle extends the full length of the parking space.
    • The nearest designated accessible parking space is 21yd 2ft (20m) from the Roberts Hall RO-4 entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the designated accessible parking has ramps/slopes and uneven surfaces.
    • The slope has a gradient of 1:18.
    • There is a curb ramp with detectable warnings from the designated accessible parking.
  • Van Accessible Parking Spaces View
    • There are no designated van accessible parking spaces available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for ADA placard holders or those with a wheelchair symbol license plate.
    • Parking charges/restriction signs are not provided.
  • Passenger Loading Zone View
    • There is not a designated passenger loading zone available.

Entrance (RO-4)

  • This entrance is located on the west side of the building.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step.
  • There are no handrails.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the highest step is 6in (16cm).
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess that provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The door has a pull handle.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 7in (80cm).
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is stepped access as you enter the entrance.
  • There are 6 steps.
  • There are no handrails.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (18cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 11in (28cm).

Lounge (Lounge)

  • The room surveyed is located on floor 1, to the right and along the corridor after entering the RO-4 entrance.
  • 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 6ft 11in (212cm).
  • 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).
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • There are armchairs, couches and stools in this room.
  • There are coffee tables, tables and fixed desks in this room.
  • There are some tables suitable for wheelchair users (between 28in and 34in - 710mm and 860mm from the floor).
  • Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm, a television with subtitles and a water dispenser.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located at the far end of the lounge on floor 1.
  • The most accessible route to the kitchen has step-free level access.
  • 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 11in (89cm).
  • 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.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The cooktop is at a height of 2ft 12in (91cm).
  • 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.

Stairway (Stair 1)

  • The stairway surveyed is located on the north side of the building, near the RO-5/RO-6 entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are floors 1 and 2.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • There is a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is not easy to grip.
  • The height of the handrail is 2ft 7in (78cm).
  • The handrail covers 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 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.