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Woolman House

Swarthmore College, 402 Walnut Lane, Swarthmore, PA, 19081

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About

  • The venue has its own parking facilities.
  • The nearest parking lot is located to the right of the building.
  • View information on Swarthmore College Parking Lots (opens new tab) .
  • This residence hall is made up of 1 building.
  • There are no rooms with accessibility features that have adjoining rooms.
  • There are not step-free standard rooms.
  • Woolman House is a residence hall.

Getting Inside

  • There is an uneven approach to the entrance.
  • There is 1 main entrance into the building which is stepped.
  • The entrance is signed as Woolman House.
  • The main entrance leads into the lobby on level 1.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access to the kitchen and rooms on floor 1.
  • There are 3 steps with a height of 8in (20cm) to access the restroom next to the main stairway on floor 1.
  • The corridors are carpeted in the house.
  • There are no resting areas in the building.
  • There is limited signage in the building.
  • There is not a designated safe or quiet space.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

Parking

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of Woolman House.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There are 10 steps.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The height of the handrails is 3ft 1in (95cm).
  • The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (19cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 1ft 1in (32cm).
  • 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 11in (120cm).
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance; however, one door is locked.
  • The locked door can be opened on request .
  • The doors opens away from you.
  • The door has a lever handle.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 2in (66cm).
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter the entrance.

Lounge

  • The room surveyed is located on floor 1 to your right on entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is an opening without doors to enter the room.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 11in (88cm).
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located to your left on entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the kitchen has step-free level access.
  • There is an opening without doors to enter the kitchen.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 11in (88cm).
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to maneuver.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The work surface is at a height of 3ft 1in (93cm).
  • There is not a knee recess under the lowered work surface.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The cooktop is at a height of 2ft 12in (91cm).
  • 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 3ft 1in (93cm).
  • There is not a knee recess under the lowered sink.
  • The sink faucet type is lever-style mixer.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a refrigerator and a freezer.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user (between 15in - 48in (380mm - 1220mm) from the floor): the refrigerator and the freezer.
  • There are chairs without armrests and wide chairs with armrests in the kitchen.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Laundry Room

  • The laundry room is located to your left on entrance next to the kitchen entrance on floor 1.
  • The most accessible route to the laundry room has step-free level access.
  • There is stepped access to enter.
  • There are 12 steps.
  • There is a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The height of the handrails is 2ft 10in (86cm).
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the highest step is 8in (20cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 10in (25cm).
  • There is a single manual door to enter the laundry room.
  • The door have a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door has a doorknob.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 4in (70cm).
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver (60in x 60in - 1525mm x 1525mm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Facilities within the laundry room include a washer and a dryer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairway

  • The stairway surveyed is located in front of you on entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • There is a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is not easy to grip.
  • The height of the handrail is 2ft 6in (76cm).
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (18cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 11in (28cm).
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.