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About

• The nearest University owned parking garage is the Theater Drive Garage.
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• Berlind Theatre is a rectangular shaped building with 3 floors.
• There is 1 elevator and 1 stairway within the building.
• The floor names are signed as L, 1 and 2.
• The Berlind Theatre is a part of the McCarter Theatre Center which also contains the Matthews Theatre.

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Getting Inside

• There is step-free access on the approach to the building via a ramp.
• The Berlind Theatre has only 1 entrance, and this provides step-free access (accessible entrance).
• The accessible entrance gives direct access to level L which provides step-free level access to the rest of the building via the elevator.

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Getting Around

• It is possible to bypass all steps once inside the building via the elevator.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
• There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
• Wayfinding signage is provided in circulation routes and lobby areas.

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Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

• There are 2 restrooms with adaptations.
• Restrooms with adaptations are located on level 1 off the lobby area.
• All restrooms with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
• Step-free male and female restrooms are located on level 1 off the lobby area.

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Entrance (Berlind Theatre)

• This entrance is located at the front left of the McCarter Theatre center.
• This entrance gives access to level L of the Berlind Theatre.
• There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp has a gradient of 1:12.
• The ramp has a resting area.
• The width of the ramp is 4ft 7in (140cm).
• The ramp bypasses the steps.
• There are 4 steps.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are at a height of 2ft 7in (79cm).
• The handrails cover all steps.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps have some clear markings.
• The height of the highest step is 5in (13cm).
• The minimum tread depth is 11in (28cm).
• The first part of the ramp bypasses the steps and has no handrails.
  The second part is steps and has handrails on either side.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• There is a push plate at a height of 3ft 3in (98cm).
• The width of the opening is 5ft 1in (156cm).
• The doors have a low color contrast.
• There is a second set of automatic doors.
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• There is a push plate at a height of 2ft 11in (89cm).
• The width of the opening is 5ft 2in (157cm).
• There is a raised threshold at the opening.
• The second doors have a low color contrast.
• There are 2 sets of double doors next to each other at this entrance for both the first and second doors.
• There is step-free level access as you enter the entrance.

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Counter (Ticket Counter)

• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 3ft 5in (105cm).
• There are televisions at the counter.
• There may be background noise.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels are even.

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Counter (Level 1 - Concession Stand)

• There is step-free level access via elevator to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 3ft 5in (105cm).
• There is no (or very little) background noise.
• The flooring consists of deep pile carpet.
• Lighting levels are varied.

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Elevator

• The elevator is located to the left as you enter through the Berlind Theatre entrance.
• The floors which are accessible by this elevator are L, 1 and 2.
• The elevator has a turning space of 2ft 6in x 4ft (76cm x 122cm) in front of it.
• The external elevator control buttons have a low color contrast.
• The external elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
• The elevator door has a high color contrast.
• The elevator door opening width is 3ft 6in (106cm).
• The internal dimensions of the elevator are 6ft 7in x 3ft 11in (200cm x 119cm).
• The internal elevator control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high color contrast.
• The internal elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
• Internally the elevator has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
• Lighting levels are even within the elevator.

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Stairway

• The floors which are accessible by stairway are G, 1 and 2.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are at a height of 2ft 11in (90cm).
• The handrails cover all steps.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the highest step is 7in (18cm).
• The minimum tread depth is 12in (30cm).
• Lighting levels are varied.

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Designated Seating

• Designated seating is located at the front of the seating area either side of the stage.
• There is step-free level access to the designated seating.
• There are 8 designated spaces for wheelchair users.
• The view from this seating area is clear.
• Companions sit next to you and in front of you.
• There is a turning space for wheelchair users in the seating area.
• There is space for a service animal to rest in the seating area.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels are varied.

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Restroom with Adaptations (Level G - Male - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The restroom surveyed is approximately 12yd 1in (11m) from the Berlind Theatre entrance.
  • 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 color contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
  • The door into the stall opens inwards and has a low color contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the stall door opening is 2ft 11in (90cm).
  • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
  • Internally the door has a low color contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The overall dimensions are 4ft 11in x 9ft 7in (151cm x 291cm).
  • The turning space dimensions are 4ft 11in x 6ft (150cm x 184cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the WC as you look at it.
  • The lateral transfer space is 2ft 10in (86cm) (from the side of the WC pan to the wall).
  • There is a wall sensor flush for the WC.
  • There is a horizontal grab bar on the rear wall and on the side wall.
  • The horizontal grab bars have a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The WC seat is 1ft 7in (47cm) from the floor.
  • The WC seat has a low color contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet paper dispenser which can be reached when seated on the WC.
  • The toilet paper dispenser has a high color contrast.
  • The toilet paper dispenser is 1ft 9in (54cm) from the floor.
  • The sink and faucets are located outside the stall.
  • There are two coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 3ft 10in and 3ft 12in (118cm and 121cm) from the floor.
  • There is a medium color contrast between the walls and floor.
  • Lighting levels are even.
  • There is a similar stall with adaptations located within the female restroom.