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Title IX House

Swarthmore College, 504 Fieldhouse Lane, Swarthmore, PA, 19081

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About

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slopes with varying degrees of gradient.
  • There is step-free access to the majority of the building.
  • Title IX House has 3 entrances, 1 entrance provides step-free access via a ramp (accessible entrance).
  • One entrance is signed as 'Accessible Entrance' but the other entrances are not signed.
  • The Accessible Entrance gives direct access to the central room which provides step-free level access to the majority of the building.
  • The front and rear entrances have stepped access with manual doors.

Getting Around

  • It is not possible to bypass all steps once inside the building.
  • There is 1 step down to the rear storage area of the kitchen at a height of 7 inches (18cm). There are no handrails at the step.
  • There is a ramp up to the central room after the front entrance at a gradient of 27%.
  • 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 the central room with a mixture of seating.
  • Wayfinding signage is limited in this building.
  • There is not an assistive listening system.
  • There is not a designated safe or quiet space.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the rear of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a gradient of 1:11.
  • There is a step-free level resting area.
  • The width of the ramp is 3ft 5in (105cm).
  • The ramp has handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The height of the handrails is 3ft (92cm).
  • There is also a higher handrail at the ramp at a height of 3ft 10in (117cm).
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess that provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is a bell at a height of 3ft 4in (101cm).
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 4in (101cm).
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door has a lever handle.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter the entrance.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located to the right as you enter the Accessible Entrance.
  • 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 7in (80cm).
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the rear storage area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to maneuver.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The work surface is at a height of 3ft (92cm).
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The cooktop is at a height of 3ft (92cm).
  • A lowered cooktop is not available.
  • The cooktop controls are located at the front.
  • 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 3ft (92cm).
  • 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 and a dishwasher.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user (between 15in - 48in (380mm - 1220mm) from the floor): the refrigerator, the freezer and the dishwasher.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Room (Office)

  • Location and Access View
    • The room surveyed is located at the far right corner of the central room.
    • The room surveyed is approximately 6yd 1ft (6m) from the Accessible Entrance.
    • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and narrow corridors/walkways.
    • There is no signage on or near the entrance.
    • There is step-free level access to enter.
    • There is a single manual door to enter the room.
    • The door has a medium visual contrast.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The door has a lever handle.
    • The width of the opening is 2ft 6in (75cm).
  • Room Details View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • There is not 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 chairs with armrests and armchairs in this room.
    • There are coffee 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).
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Restroom with Accessibility Features (Gender Inclusive - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is a single-occupant restroom.
    • The restroom surveyed is located ahead and to the right as you enter the accessible entrance.
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 4yd 1ft (4m) from the Accessible Entrance.
    • The most accessible route to the restroom has step-free level access and narrow corridors/walkways.
    • There is step-free access via a slope into the restroom.
    • The slope has a gradient of 1:3.
    • There is no signage on or near the restroom door.
    • The door into the restroom opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The door has a lever handle.
    • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
    • The door has a push button lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 5ft 4in x 7ft 5in (162cm x 225cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 4ft 3in x 4ft 8in (130cm x 142cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it; however, it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 2ft 6in (76cm) (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 6in (45cm) 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 (55cm) 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 3in (99cm) 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 4in (102cm) from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • 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 stall has a pedal-operated trash can.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • 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.