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About

• The venue shares parking facilities.
• The name of the nearest parking lot is parking lot 13.
• The nearest University owned parking garage is the Prospect Avenue Garage.
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• Friend Center is a large rectangular building with 5 levels.
  Levels 1, 2 and 3 are occupied by the Friend Center Computer Science Graduate Student Office Space – only those with card access are allowed to enter.
• There is 1 elevator and 2 stairways within the building.
• The floor names are signed as LL, L, 1, 2 and 3.

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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free.
• Friend Center has 3 entrances, 2 of which provide step-free level access (Olden Street and Shapiro Walk).
• The Olden Street entrance gives step-free level access to Level L, including the elevator, which in turn provides step-free level access to Level LL.
  The Shapiro Walk entrance gives step-free level access to Level 1.
  There is no access to the elevator on this level without a key card - access to other levels from here is via stairway or a ramp (9% gradient) and then the elevator from Level L.
• The William Street entrance to the north of the building has stepped access with manual doors.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free access to all areas of the building, via elevator. However, there are some ramps within the building as detailed below.
• On level LL, there is a ramp up to access classroom 016, computer cluster 017 and the link to the Computer Science building. This is located at the far eastern end of the building.
• On level L, there are 6 steps up to access level 1 (which is effectively a mezzanine level). These are bypassed by a ramp.
  Alternatively, there is step-free access to level 1 by entering the building via the Shapiro Walk entrance.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth. The flooring consists of tiles and has a shiny finish.
• There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
• Floor plans are available in some areas.

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Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

• There are 2 restrooms with adaptations.
• Restrooms with adaptations are located on level L and LL.
• The transfer space within the restrooms with adaptations varies between left hand transfer and right hand transfer.
• Step-free male and female restrooms are located on level L and LL.

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Parking (Lot 13)

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• Parking View
  • The parking lot is located the west of the building, off William Street.
  • The nearest building to this parking lot is Princeton University Press.
  • The parking lot is open air/surface.
  • The surface consists of asphalt.
  • There are 10 designated accessible parking spaces available.
  • The accessible spaces are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The accessible parking space dimensions are 8ft 4in x 20ft (253cm x 610cm).
  • There is an adjacent marked access aisle to one side.
  • The width of the adjacent marked access aisle is 5ft 3in (160cm).
  • The nearest designated space is 361yd 2ft (331m) from the Olden Street entrance of the Friend Center.
  • There is step-free level access from the designated accessible parking.
  • There is a curb ramp from the designated accessible parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking can be used by ADA placard holders or those with a wheelchair symbol license plate.
  • Parking is free of charge.
• On-street Parking View
  • On-street standard parking is available.
  • Standard on-street parking is available on Olden Street and William Street.
    Parking is metered Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm, Friday-Saturday 9am-9pm and Sunday 1pm-8pm.

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Entrance (Olden Street)

• This entrance is located on Olden Street.
• This entrance gives access to level L of the building.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a canopy or recess which 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 width of the opening is 5ft 6in (168cm).
• The doors have a medium color contrast.
• There is a second set of manual doors.
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• The second set of doors require effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 5ft 5in (164cm).
• The second doors have a medium color contrast.

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Entrance (Shapiro Walk)

• This entrance is located to the south of the building, across the green from Shapiro Walk.
• This entrance gives access to level 1 of the building.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 3ft 6in (106cm).
• The width of the opening is 5ft 6in (168cm).
• There is a raised threshold at the opening.
• The doors have a medium color contrast.
• There is a second set of automatic doors.
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 3ft 6in (107cm).
• The width of the opening is 5ft 5in (166cm).
• The second doors have a medium color contrast.

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Elevator

• The elevator is located in the center of the building.
• The floors which are accessible by this elevator are LL, L, 1, 2 and 3.
• The elevator has a turning space of 2ft 6in x 4ft (76cm x 122cm) in front of it.
• The external elevator control buttons have tactile markings and a high 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 5in (104cm).
• The internal dimensions of the elevator are 6ft 2in x 5ft 6in (189cm x 167cm).
• 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 separate door to exit.
• Levels 1, 2 and 3 are occupied by the Friend Center Computer Science Graduate Student Office Space – only those with card access can use the elevator to access these levels.

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Stairway (Central)

• The floors which are accessible by stairway are L and LL.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are at a height of 3ft 8in (113cm).
• The handrails cover all steps.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the highest step is 7in (17cm).
• The minimum tread depth is 1ft 2in (35cm).
• Lighting levels are varied.

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Restroom with Adaptations (Level 1 - Male - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The restroom surveyed is approximately 44yd 2ft (41m) from the Olden Street 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 (83cm).
  • The door into the stall opens outwards 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 9in (84cm).
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a low color contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The overall dimensions are 5ft 1in x 4ft 11in (154cm x 150cm).
  • The turning space dimensions are 5ft 1in x 2ft 11in (154cm x 90cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the WC as you look at it.
  • The lateral transfer space is 3ft 1in (94cm) (from the side of the WC pan to the wall).
  • There is a push button 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 varying color contrasts with the surrounding walls.
  • The WC seat is 1ft 7in (48cm) from the floor.
  • The WC seat has a low color contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet paper dispenser.
  • The toilet paper dispenser has a medium color contrast.
  • The toilet paper dispenser is 4ft (122cm) from the floor.
  • The sink and faucets are located outside the stall.
  • The sink faucet type is lever mixer.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a high color contrast.
  • There is a mirror above the sink/counter top.
  • There is a shelf.
  • The shelf is at a height of 2ft 10in (86cm) from the floor.
  • The stall has a wastebasket.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 4ft 7in (140cm) from the floor.
  • There is a medium color contrast between the walls and floor.
  • Lighting levels are low.