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Ware Pool

Swarthmore College, 415 Fieldhouse Lane, Swarthmore, PA, 19081

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Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slopes with gradients under 5%.
  • There is step-free access to all areas of the building, but you need to use different entrances to access some parts.
  • Ware Pool has 2 entrances, both providing step-free access via slopes or ramps.
  • The entrances are signed as 'S Garnet' and the 'Accessible Entrance'.
  • The Accessible Entrance gives direct access to poolside on floor 1.
    There is stepped access to floor 2 from poolside.
  • The 'S Garnet' entrance has ramped or stepped access with manual doors.
    There is direct access to floor 2 from this entrance.

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.
  • There are no resting areas in circulation areas.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided in circulation routes to assist people in finding their way around.
  • There is not a designated safe or quiet space.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • Single-occupant Restrooms with Accessibility Features View
    • There are 3 single-occupant restrooms with accessibility features.
    • The single-occupant restrooms with accessibility features are located on floor 1, before the male locker room and within the locker rooms.
    • The transfer space within the single-occupant restrooms with accessibility features varies between left hand transfer and right hand transfer.
  • Multiple-stall Restrooms with Accessibility Features View
    • The multiple-stall restrooms with accessibility features are located in the locker rooms.
  • Standard Restrooms View
    • Step-free male restrooms are located in the male locker room.
    • Step-free female restrooms are located in the female locker room.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located in the locker rooms.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities with accessibility features are located in the male and female locker rooms.
    • Standard shower facilities are located in the locker rooms.

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the south side of the building, next to the Michael L. Mullan Tennis Center.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a gradient of 1:10.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess that provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The doors have pull handles.
  • The width of the opening is 3ft 1in (93cm).
  • There is a squared threshold (more than 1/2in) at the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • The doors are double-width, but there is a fixed post between the two doors that narrows the opening to single width.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter the entrance.

Pool

  • Location and Access View
    • The most accessible route to the pool area has step-free level access.
  • Pool Details View
    • This is an indoor swimming pool.
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available around the pool includes: chairs with armrests and bench seats.
    • Furniture available around the pool includes tables.
    • All tables are suitable for wheelchair users (between 28in and 34in - 710mm and 860mm from the floor).
    • There is not an emergency alarm at poolside.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
    • There is ladder access into the pool.
    • Swimmers can get into the water by dropping directly in from the side of the pool.
    • The following adaptations are available: pool lift.

Stairway

  • The stairway surveyed is located at the far side of the building after entering the accessible entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are floors 1 and 2.
  • There are 16 steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The height of the handrails is 2ft 11in (88cm).
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not 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 10in (26cm).
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Lobby

  • The lobby is located on floor 2, next to the 'S Garnet' entrance.
  • The lobby is approximately 2yd 7in (2m) from the 'S Garnet' entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the lobby has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access to the desk.
  • The height of the desk is 2ft 6in (77cm).
  • The desk has patterned/distracting backgrounds that may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There may be background noise.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • There is not space for a wheelchair user to maneuver (60in x 60in - 1525mm x 1525mm).

Seating Area

  • Location and Access View
    • The seating area surveyed is located on floor 2.
    • The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access to enter.
    • The most accessible route to the seating area involves entering the S Garnet entrance which provides step-free access to floor 2.
    • The seating area is located in an open space with no doors or defined openings to enter.
  • Seating Area 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 no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
    • There is space for a service animal to rest.
    • There are bench seats in this area.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Gym

  • Location and Access View
    • The gym is located on the floor 2 walkway.
    • The most accessible route to the gym has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access to enter.
    • The most accessible route to the gym involves entering the 'S Garnet' entrance, which provides step-free access to floor 2.
    • The gym is located in an open space with no doors or defined openings to enter.
  • Gym Details View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the far side of the gym.
    • There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver (60in x 60in - 1525mm x 1525mm).
    • The gym is not staffed.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • There is some clear maneuvering space between equipment (30in x 48in - 760mm x 1220mm).
    • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes free weights.
    • There are chairs without armrests in this area.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is a single-occupant restroom.
    • The restroom surveyed is located on floor 1, prior to the men's locker room entrance.
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 74yd 1ft (68m) 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 low 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).
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 11ft 11in x 5ft 10in (364cm x 178cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 8ft 8in x 5ft 10in (263cm x 178cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 5ft 10in (178cm) (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.
    • The toilet seat is 1ft 4in (41cm) 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 9in (53cm) 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 5in (103cm) 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 7in (110cm) from the floor.
    • There is a wall-mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 4ft (122cm) 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 a wastebasket.
    • 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 and unshaded light sources.

Locker Room (Men's Locker Room)

  • Location and Access View
    • The male locker room was surveyed.
    • The locker room surveyed is located on floor 1, on the far side of the pool after entering via the Accessible Entrance.
    • The locker room surveyed is approximately 76yd 1ft (70m) from the Accessible Entrance.
    • The most accessible route to the locker room has step-free level access.
    • There is Braille, pictorial and 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 low visual contrast.
    • The door is permanently held open.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The door has a pull handle.
    • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (83cm).
    • There is a squared threshold (more than 1/2in) at the opening.
  • Room Details View
    • There is not space for a wheelchair user to maneuver (60in x 60in - 1525mm x 1525mm).
    • Facilities in the locker room include: a changing bench, a toilet with accessibility features, showers, a sink and lockers.
    • There is a bench at a suitable height (between 17in (430mm) - 19in (485mm)).
    • There is a locker at a suitable height for a wheelchair user (within 48in (1220mm) from the floor).
    • The sink faucet type is lever-style mixer.
    • Additional features in the locker room include: counter top mirrors, a coat hook, 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 a wastebasket.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Communal Bathroom with Accessibility Features (Locker Room - Male - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located at the end of the men's locker room.
    • The bathroom surveyed is approximately 16yd 1ft (15m) from the men's locker room 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.
  • Toilet with Accessibility Features View
    • There is 1 toilet stall with accessibility features.
    • The door into the stall surveyed opens outwards and has a medium 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 11in (90cm).
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
    • The overall dimensions are 5ft 1in x 7ft 7in (156cm x 230cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 4ft 5in x 5ft 6in (135cm x 167cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 2ft 11in (90cm) (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 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 9in (53cm) from the floor.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 3ft 11in (120cm) from the floor.
    • The stall has no disposal facilities.
  • Bathroom Features and Facilities View
    • The sink is 2ft 9in (85cm) 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 4in (101cm) 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 (119cm) from the floor.
    • There is a wall-mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 3ft 9in (115cm) from the floor.
    • Vanity counter top space is not provided.
    • 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 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 no door or curtain.
    • The width of the shower opening is 2ft 12in (91cm).
    • 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 5in (44cm) 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 8ft 9in (267cm) (from the side of the shower seat to the wall).
    • The shower has a horizontal grab bar and a vertical grab bar.
    • The horizontal grab bar has a high visual contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The vertical grab bar has a high visual contrast with the surrounding walls.

Exit (Men's Locker Room to Poolside)

  • This exit is located at the far end of the men's locker room.
  • There is step-free level access at the exit.
  • The exit area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a single manual door at this exit.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The door has no handle.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (83cm).
  • The door has a low visual contrast.