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Little Hall - Mathey College

University Place, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08540

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About

  • The name of the nearest parking garage is Theater Drive Garage.
  • View information on Theater Drive Garage (opens new tab) .
  • This residential college is made up of 1 building.
  • There are step-free standard rooms.
  • Little Hall has an irregular shape and the majority of the building has between 3 to 5 levels.
    The tower area is accessed from stairway 1, and has 5 levels.
    The tower levels are signed as A, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • The part of the building accessed by stairway 15 has 4 levels signed as B, A, 1 and 2.
    The majority of the stairways go between levels A, 1 and 2 only.

Getting Inside

  • There are 18 entrances into the building, 1 of which has level access (entrance 16).
  • The entrances are numbered from 1 to 18.
  • Entrances 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 are stepped.
    Entrance 7 has steps which can be bypassed by a ramp with a gradient of 9%and provides access to the elevator.
    Entrances 17 and 18 have slopes leading to the entrance.
    17 has a gradient of 5%.
    18 has a gradient of 4%.
    All entrance doors are manual.

Getting Around

  • There is access between the stairways on level A.
    There is very limited connection between stairways on the other levels.
    The elevator provides access to level 2 and level 2R in stairway 2.
    The upper floors inside the other stairways are not accessible without steps.
  • There are ramps along the corridor between stairways 15, 16, 17 and 18 on level A with gradients between 8% and 11%.
  • There are several steps on stairway 7 between floors 2 and 2R which can be bypassed by using the elevator.
  • The floor surfaces around the building are hard, smooth and shiny.
  • There is a seating area on level A.
  • There is limited signage around the building.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There are 8 restrooms with adaptations.
  • Restrooms with adaptations are located along the level A corridor and in stairway 7 on levels 2 and 2R.
  • The transfer space within the restrooms with adaptations varies between left hand transfer and right hand transfer.
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the male restroom on level A.
  • Step-free male and female restrooms are located along the level A corridor and in stairway 7 on level 2.
  • Standard shower facilities are located in the male and female restroom areas.

Parking

Entrance (16)

  • This entrance is located to the west of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to stairway 16 on level A.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 3in (100cm).
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 3ft 5in (105cm).
  • The door has a high color contrast.

Elevator

  • The elevator is located near stairway 17.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are A, 1, 2 and 2R.
  • 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 (92cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 5ft 11in x 4ft 4in (180cm x 132cm).
  • 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, a mirror to aid reversing and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels are bright within the elevator.

Stairway

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are A, 1 and 2.
  • There are 15 steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 2ft 11in (89cm).
  • 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 11in (29cm).
  • Lighting levels are even.

Communal Facilities

  • Kitchen View
    • The kitchen is located near stairway 18 on level A.
    • There is step-free level access to enter.
    • The door to enter opens inwards and has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to turn (5ft x 5ft - 152.5cm x 152.5cm).
    • There are low level cupboards.
    • Lighting levels are even.
  • Laundry Room View
    • The laundry room is located near entrance 16 on level A.
    • There is step-free level access to enter.
    • The door to enter opens inwards and has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
    • The following machines are at a low level: washing machine and tumble dryer.
    • Lighting levels are even.
    • There are multiple laundries throughout the hall.

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

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 5yd 1ft (5m) from the entrance 16.
    • There is step-free level access into the restroom.
    • The restroom is located to your left after entering through entrance 16.
    • There is written text signage on or near the restroom door.
    • The door into the restroom opens inwards and has a high 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 outwards and has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the stall door opening is 2ft 6in (76cm).
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 5ft x 5ft (153cm x 153cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 5ft x 2ft 7in (153cm x 78cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 2ft 9in (85cm) (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 side wall and on the rear wall.
    • The horizontal grab bars have a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The toilet seat is 1ft 6in (46cm) from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low color contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet paper dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet paper dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • The toilet paper dispenser is 3ft 4in (102cm) from the floor.
    • The sink and faucets are located outside the stall.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 4ft 6in (138cm) from the floor.
    • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are even.

Shower with Adaptations (Level A - Male Restroom)

  • Location and Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is an adjustable shower head.
    • There is a grab bar for the shower.
    • The grab bar has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • There is a low color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are even.