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Tarble Pavilion

Swarthmore College, Fieldhouse Lane, Swarthmore, PA, 19081

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About

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slopes with gradients under 5%.
  • There is step-free access to the majority of the building.
  • Tarble Pavilion has 3 entrances, all providing step-free access via slopes.
  • 2 entrances are signed as 'Accessible Entrance' and 'FH-5' but the entrance from Lamb-Miller Fieldhouse is not signed.
  • The Accessible Entrance gives direct access to the reception and lobby area, which provides step-free access to the locker rooms and basketball courts.
  • The FH-5 entrance and Lamb-Miller Fieldhouse entrance have manual doors.

Getting Around

  • It is not possible to bypass all steps once inside the building.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish, or carpeted and smooth.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Some wayfinding signage is provided along circulation routes.
  • There is an assistive listening system.
  • The assistive listening systems are located in two places within the building but are not clearly signed.
  • There is not a designated safe or quiet space.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • Multiple-stall Restrooms with Accessibility Features View
    • The multiple-stall restrooms with accessibility features are located in the standard restrooms and in the locker rooms.
  • Standard Restrooms View
    • Step-free male restrooms are located ahead and to the right as you enter the Accessible Entrance.
    • Step-free female restrooms are located ahead and to the right as you enter the Accessible Entrance.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located in the locker rooms.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the standard restrooms.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities with accessibility features are located in the communal bathroom with accessibility features in the locker rooms.
    • Standard shower facilities are located in the communal bathroom with accessibility features in the locker rooms.

Parking

  • Parking View
    • The parking lot is located on Fieldhouse Lane.
    • The parking lot is open air/surface.
    • The surface consists of asphalt.
  • Accessible Parking Spaces View
    • There are 4 designated accessible parking spaces available.
    • The accessible parking spaces are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The accessible parking space width is 7ft 9in (237cm).
    • There is an adjacent marked access aisle to one side.
    • The width of the adjacent marked access aisle is 5ft 3in (161cm).
    • The adjacent marked access aisle extends the full length of the parking space.
    • The nearest designated accessible parking space is 49yd 8in (45m) from the Accessible Entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the designated accessible parking has ramps/slopes.
    • The slope has a gradient of 1:16.
    • There is not a step-free level resting area.
    • 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 provided.
    • Signs are easy to read.
  • Passenger Loading Zone View
    • There is not a designated passenger loading zone available.

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the east side of the building.
  • 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 8in (113cm).
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance; however, one door is locked.
  • The locked door can be opened on request .
  • The doors open towards you.
  • There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 3ft 3in (100cm).
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The doors have pull handles.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 10in (86cm).
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter the entrance.

Lobby (Athletic Administration)

  • The lobby is located to the right as you enter the Accessible Entrance.
  • The lobby is approximately 4yd 1ft (4m) from the Accessible Entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the lobby has step-free level access.
  • The height of the desk is 3ft 1in (95cm).
  • The desk has patterned/distracting backgrounds and glass screens that may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is not an assistive listening system.
  • There may be background noise.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver (60in x 60in - 1525mm x 1525mm).

Stairway

  • The stairway surveyed is located at the end of the lobby area and to the left.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are Level 1 and Basement.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The height of the handrails is 2ft 11in (89cm).
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The step markings are not clearly visible.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (18cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 11in (28cm).
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Locker Room (Level 1 - Men's Locker Room - 67D)

  • Location and Access View
    • The male locker room was surveyed.
    • The locker room surveyed is located to the right after passing through the men's locker room first and second doors.
    • The locker room surveyed is approximately 32yd 2ft (30m) from the Men's Locker Room entrance.
    • The most accessible route to the locker room has step-free level access, narrow doorways/openings and manual doors.
    • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
    • There is step-free level access to enter.
    • There is a single manual door to enter the locker room.
    • 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 9in (84cm).
  • Room Details View
    • There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver (60in x 60in - 1525mm x 1525mm).
    • Facilities in the locker room include: changing compartments and lockers.
    • There is a bench at a suitable height (between 17in (430mm) - 19in (485mm)).
    • There is not a locker at a suitable height for a wheelchair user (within 48in (1220mm) from the floor).
    • Additional features in the locker room include: coat hooks and shelves.
    • There is a coat hook at a suitable height for a wheelchair user (between 40in (1015mm) - 48in (1220mm)).
    • There is not a shelf at a suitable height for a wheelchair user (between 40in (1015mm) - 48in (1220mm)).
    • The locker room has no disposal facilities.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Communal Bathroom with Accessibility Features (Level 1 - Men's Locker Room - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located in the men's locker room.
    • The bathroom surveyed is approximately 10yd 2ft (10m) from the men's locker room entrance.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access, narrow doorways/openings and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • There is no signage on or near the bathroom door.
    • The width of the door opening is 2ft 11in (90cm).
  • Toilet with Accessibility Features View
    • There is 1 toilet stall with accessibility features.
    • The door into the stall surveyed opens inwards 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 9in (83cm).
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • The overall dimensions are 4ft 9in x 4ft 9in (144cm x 146cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 2ft 9in x 4ft 9in (84cm x 146cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 2ft 9in (84cm) (from the side of the toilet bowl to the wall).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-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 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 7in (47cm) from the floor.
    • There are two coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 3ft 12in and 5ft 7in (121cm and 170cm) from the floor.
    • The stall has no disposal facilities.
  • Bathroom Features and Facilities View
    • The sink is 2ft 7in (78cm) 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 4ft (123cm) 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 11in (120cm) from the floor.
    • There is a wall-mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 4ft 3in (129cm) from the floor.
    • Vanity counter top space is not provided.
    • 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 bathroom has no disposal facilities.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • The bathroom has a roll-in shower.
    • There is 1 shower stall with accessibility features.
    • The shower has a curtain.
    • The width of the shower opening is 5ft 1in (154cm).
    • The shower is a roll-in shower and has a turning space of at least 30in x 60in (760mm x 1525mm).
    • There is a height adjustable and detachable shower spray.
    • The shower faucet type is lever-style mixer.
    • There is a fold-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 1ft 7in (49cm) from the floor.
    • 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 lateral transfer space is 7ft 11in (241cm) (from the side of the shower seat to the wall).
    • The shower has horizontal grab bars.
    • The horizontal grab bars have a high visual contrast with the surrounding walls.

Restroom with Accessibility Features (Level 1 - Male - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is a multiple-stall restroom.
    • The restroom surveyed is located in the standard men's restrooms.
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 24yd 2in (22m) 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, pictorial and written text signage on or near the restroom door.
    • The door into the restroom opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The door has no handle.
    • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 9in (83cm).
    • 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 9in (85cm).
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 4ft 10in x 4ft 10in (148cm x 148cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 2ft 9in x 4ft 4in (85cm x 133cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 3ft (92cm) (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 medium visual contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • There is a vertical grab bar on the side wall.
    • The vertical grab bar has a medium 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 7in (49cm) from the floor.
    • The sink is 2ft 10in (87cm) 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 7in (110cm) 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 6in (107cm) from the floor.
    • There is a wall-mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 3ft 1in (95cm) from the floor.
    • There is a mirror above the sink/counter top with its bottom edge 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 11in (120cm) from the floor.
    • The baby changing station when in use is at a height of 2ft 9in (84cm) from the floor.
    • The baby changing station does not obstruct the turning space.
    • There is a high 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 has an automatic sensor flush.