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Worth Hall

Swarthmore College, 400 College Ave, Swarthmore, PA, 19081

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About

  • There is a campus parking lot available.
  • The name of the nearest parking lot is Benjamin West Lot.
  • View information on Swarthmore College Parking Lots (opens new tab)
  • There is additional on-street parking located on College Avenue.
    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 6 buildings.
  • There are step-free standard rooms.
  • Worth Hall is made up of 6 small apartment blocks which are connected internally via corridors.
    It shares a courtyard with the Lodges.
    The blocks are named as Worth I, J, K, L, M and N.
  • Blocks I, J and K connect internally on Floors 1, 2 and 3 via narrow corridors and manual doors.
    Blocks K and L connect internally on Floors 2 and 3.
    Blocks M and N connect internally on Floors 2 and 3.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to Worth Hall is via steps or slopes of varying degrees of gradient.
    There are 11 unmarked steps with handrails on both sides on the approach from College Avenue to the building.
    The approach from one end of the courtyard is step-free via slope which has a gradient between 1.3%-3.3%. The approach from the other end of the courtyard is step-free via a slope with a gradient of 1%. The approach to blocks I, J and K is step-free via slope which has a gradient of 4.3%. The approach to blocks M and N is step-free via slope with a gradient of 3.3%.
  • There is stepped access to all areas of the building, apart from Floor 1 of block I which contains standard bedrooms and a communal standard bathroom and Floor 1 of block J which has step-free access to the communal facilities and restroom with accessibility features.
  • Worth Hall has 6 entrances, 2 entrances provide step-free access to Floor 1.
    Entrances K, L, M and N have sloped/ramped and stepped access.
    Entrance I gives step-free level access to the areas on Floor 1 of the Worth I accommodation block.
    Entrance J gives step-free access via ramp to the communal facilities on Floor 1 of the Worth J accommodation block.
    The entrances surveyed were the Worth I and J block entrances.
  • The entrances are signed as 'Worth I, J, K, L, M and N'.
  • The entrance surveyed at Worth I block gives step-free access to Floor 1 of the I accommodation block.
    This entrance has manual doors and key card access.
    All other floors in Worth I block have stepped access.
    The entrance surveyed at Worth J gives step-free access via ramp to Floor 1 of the J accommodation block which is where the communal facilities and restroom with adaptations are.
    This entrance has manual doors and key card access.
    There is stepped access to all other floors of Worth J Block.
  • The entrance at Worth K block has stepped access with manual doors.
    The entrance at Worth L block has ramped and stepped access with manual doors.
    The entrances at Worth M and N blocks have stepped access and manual doors.

Getting Around

  • There is stepped access to all floors of each block in Worth Hall, apart from Floor 1 of I and J block.
  • There are connections via internal link corridors on Floors 1, 2 and 3 of blocks I, J and K which have narrow walkways and manual doors in which some are permanently held open.
    To access Floor 1 of K block from Floor 1 of J block there are 5 steps with a handrail on the right going up. These are the same steps that are located after the K block external entrance.
  • K and L blocks connect internally on Floors 2 and 3.
    There are 5 steps located after the external entrance into L block.
    There are 4 steps on Floor 1 of L block to access room L100.
    There are 2 steps in the corridor of Floor 3 of L block to access rooms L302-L303, the communal standard bathroom and the link corridor to K block.
    There are 2 additional steps in the link corridor to Floor 3 of K block from Floor 3 of L block.
  • M and N blocks connect internally on Floors 2 and 3.
    There are 4 steps located after the external entrance of M block up to Floor 1.
    There are 9 steps on Floor 2 of M block to access Floor 2 of N block via a link corridor.
    There are 7 steps and a manual door on Floor 3 of M block to access Floor 3 of N block via a link corridor.
    After the external entrance of Block N there are 9 steps up to Floor 1.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes consist of carpet.
  • There are limited resting areas located on some stairwell landings of some of the blocks.
  • There is limited wayfinding signage available throughout each block.
  • There is not a designated safe or quiet space.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • Single-occupant Restrooms with Accessibility Features View
    • There is 1 single-occupant restroom with accessibility features.
    • The single-occupant restroom with accessibility features is located on Floor 1 of J block, to the rear of the laundry room.
    • The single-occupant restroom with accessibility features has no transfer space available.
  • Standard Restrooms View
    • Step-free unisex restrooms are located within the standard communal bathrooms on each floor of the accommodation blocks.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located within the standard communal bathrooms on each floor of the accommodation blocks.

Parking (College Avenue)

  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.
    • On-street standard parking is available on College Avenue. No parking is allowed on this road between 2am-6am.

Entrance (Worth I Block)

  • This entrance is located to the right as you face the Worth I, J and K blocks part of the accommodation building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is not a step-free level resting area.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess that provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 5in (103cm).
  • There is a key lock at a height of 3ft 7in (110cm).
  • 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 9in (83cm).
  • There is a squared threshold (more than 1/2in) at the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • This entrance gives access to Floor 1 of Worth I block.

Entrance (Worth J Block)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Worth I, J and K parts of the accommodation block.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a gradient easier than 1:20.
  • There is not a step-free level resting area.
  • The width of the ramp is 5ft (153cm).
  • The ramp has no handrails.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess that provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 5in (103cm).
  • There is a key lock at a height of 3ft 4in (101cm).
  • 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 11in (90cm).
  • There is a squared threshold (more than 1/2in) at the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter the entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to Floor 1 of Worth J block which includes the communal facilities and the restroom with accessibility features.

Stairway (J Block)

  • The stairway surveyed is located ahead as you enter the J block entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are Floors 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 15 steps between floors.
  • There is a handrail that switches sides.
  • The handrail is not easy to grip.
  • The height of the handrail is 2ft 5in (74cm).
  • 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 (27cm).
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There is a similar set of stairs in every block of Worth Hall.

Kitchen (Floor 1 - J Block)

  • The kitchen is located on Floor 1 of J block, to the left as you enter the J block entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the kitchen has step-free level access.
  • There is a single manual door to enter the kitchen.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door has a lever handle.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 4in (70cm).
  • 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 11in (90cm).
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The cooktop is at a height of 3ft 1in (95cm).
  • 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 2ft 11in (90cm).
  • 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.
  • There are chairs without armrests in the kitchen.
  • There are dining tables in the kitchen.
  • All tables are suitable for wheelchair users (between 28in and 34in - 710mm and 860mm from the floor).
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There is a manual door off the kitchen to access Floor 1 of K block.
    The door is 4ft 6in (54cm) wide.

Lounge (Floor 1 - J Block)

  • The room surveyed is located to the right as you enter the J block entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is a single manual door to enter the room.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The door has a lever handle.
  • The width of the opening is 3ft 1in (94cm).
  • 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.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • There are chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and couches in this room.
  • There are tables, dining 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 vending machine.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There is a manual door off the living room to access Floor 1 of I block.

Laundry Room (Floor 1 - J Block)

  • The laundry room is located on Floor 1 of J block, off the communal kitchen area.
  • The most accessible route to the laundry room has step-free level access and narrow doorways/openings.
  • There is an opening without doors to enter the laundry room.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 12in (91cm).
  • There is a small threshold within the entrance which is under 1in (2.5cm).
  • 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.
  • Facilities within the laundry room include a washer and a dryer.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user (between 15in - 48in (380mm - 1220mm) from the floor): the washer and the dryer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There is a narrow walkway throughout the laundry room which is 2ft (61cm) wide.

Restroom with Accessibility Features (Floor 1 - J Block - Shared - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is a single-occupant restroom.
    • The restroom surveyed is located on Floor 1 of J block, to the rear of the laundry room.
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 17yd 1ft (16m) from the J block entrance.
    • The most accessible route to the restroom has step-free level access, narrow corridors/walkways and narrow doorways/openings.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the restroom door.
    • The door into the restroom opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door requires effort 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 7ft 8in x 4ft 11in (234cm x 150cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 5ft 9in x 4ft 2in (175cm x 127cm).
    • 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 3ft 3in (99cm) (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 (87cm) from the floor.
    • The area underneath the sink is unobstructed .
    • The sink faucet type is sensor.
    • There is a wall-mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 3ft 5in (105cm) 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 3in (99cm) 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.
    • The stall has no disposal facilities.
    • 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.