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About

• There is a passenger loading zone available.
• The name of the nearest parking lot is Dean Bond Rose Garden Lot.
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• 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.
• Parrish Hall is a very large rectangular building with 5 floors. Palmer Hall is a residence hall.
• There are 2 elevators and 5 stairways within the building.
• The floor names are signed as B, 1, 2, 2R, 3, 3R, 4 and 4R.

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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free, via slopes with varying degrees of gradient.
  There is step-free level access (via slopes with a grade of less than 5%) on the approach from the building short stay and accessible parking.
• There is step-free level access to all areas of the building once inside, including the post office and admissions office, via the elevators.
• Parrish Hall has 8 entrances.
  The accessible entrance - PA-3 provides step-free access, via ramp, to the first floor.
  There is also step-free level access to the ground floor by utilizing the Shane Lounge entrance - PA-5, and then going through Shane Lounge and entering Parrish Hall via the Shane Lounge internal entrance.
• The entrances are signed as 'Parrish Hall - PA-1', 'Parrish Hall - PA-3', 'Parrish Hall - PA-4', 'Parrish Hall - PA-5', 'PA-7', 'PA-9', and 'PA-10'.
  There are two entrances signed with 'PA-3'. The accessible entrance - PA-3 is located to the right hand side of the building, opposite the Dean Bond Rose Garden. .
• The accessible entrance - PA-3 provides step-free access, via ramp, to the first floor.
  There is then step-free level access through the building to the east elevator and west elevator, which in turn provide step-free level access to all other floors.
• The PA-1 entrance has stepped access, with 6 steps, followed by two sets of double manual doors.
  The PA-3 entrance non-accessible entrance has stepped access, with 3 steps, followed by a single manual door, and then a set of double manual doors.
  The PA-4 entrance has step-free level access, with two sets of double manual doors.
  The PA-5 entrance has step-free level access, with two sets of single push-pad activated automatic doors.
  The PA-7 entrance has step-free access via a ramp with a grade of 5.9%, followed by two sets of double manual doors.
  The PA-9 entrance has stepped access, with 4 steps, followed by a single manual door, and then a set of double manual doors. The PA-10 entrance has stepped access, with 5 steps, followed by a set of double manual doors, and then a second single manual door.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the building, via the elevators.
• Floor surfaces along circulation routes consist of low-pile carpet.
• There are resting areas in circulation and lobby areas throughout the building, with a mixture of seating.
• Wayfinding signage is provided in circulation routes and lobby areas throughout the building to assist people in finding their way around.
• There is not a designated safe or quiet space.

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Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

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• Single-occupant Restrooms with Accessibility Features View
  • There are 2 single-occupant restrooms with accessibility features.
  • The single-occupant restrooms with accessibility features are located in the basement, to the left and left again as you exit the west elevator.
  • The transfer space within the single-occupant restrooms with accessibility features varies between left hand transfer and right hand transfer.
• Multiple-stall Restrooms with Accessibility Features View
  • The multiple-stall restrooms with accessibility features are located on the floor 1 and on floor 2R, in the east wing (male) and west wing (female).
  • The transfer space within the multiple-stall restrooms with accessibility features varies between left hand transfer and right hand transfer.
• Standard Restrooms View
  • Step-free male restrooms are located on floor 1 and on floor 2R, in the east wing.
  • Step-free female restrooms are located on floor 1 and on floor 2R, in the west wing.
• Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the standard restrooms on floor 1 and on floor 2R, in the east wing (male) and west wing (female).

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Rooms and Services Available

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• Other Rooms/Services View
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Parking (Supplementary Short-Stay and Accessible Parking)

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• Parking View
  • The parking lot is located off Parrish Hall Road on the west side of the building, opposite the PA-10 entrance.
  • The parking lot is open air/surface.
  • The surface consists of asphalt.
• Accessible Parking Spaces View
  • There are 2 designated accessible parking spaces available.
  • The accessible parking spaces are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The accessible parking space width is 8ft 12in (274cm).
  • There are no adjacent marked access aisles.
  • The nearest designated accessible parking space is 101yd 2ft (93m) from the campus post office entrance - PA-5 within Parrish Hall.
  • The most accessible route from the designated accessible parking has step-free level access and a platform lift.
  • The slope has a gradient easier than 1:20.
  • Note that the Dean Bond Rose Garden Lot on the east side of Parrish Hall has exclusively accessible parking spaces.
• Van Accessible Parking Spaces View
  • There are no designated van accessible parking spaces available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Parking charges/restriction signs are provided.
  • Signs are easy to read.
• Passenger Loading Zone View
  • There is not a designated passenger loading zone available.

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Entrance (Accessible Entrance - PA-3)

• This entrance is located on the right hand side of the building, opposite the Dean Bond Rose Garden.
• There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp has a gradient of 1:10.
• There is not a step-free level resting area.
• The width of the ramp is 4ft 7in (139cm).
• The ramp has handrails on both sides.
• The ramp bypasses the steps.
• There are 7 steps.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are not easy to grip.
• The height of the handrails is 2ft 11in (90cm).
• The handrails 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 6in (15cm).
• The minimum tread depth is 1ft 5in (42cm).
• 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 8in (112cm).
• The key card reader is on the second set of doors.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance; however, one door is locked.
• The doors open towards you.
• There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 3ft 2in (96cm).
• The doors have pull handles.
• The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
• There is a squared threshold (more than 1/2in) at the opening.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors; however, one door is locked.
• The locked door can be opened on request .
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 3ft 8in (111cm).
• The doors have lever handles.
• The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (85cm).
• The doors have a medium visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter the entrance.

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Entrance (Accessible Entrance - PA-5)

• This entrance is located to the rear of Parrish Hall, opposite Kohlberg Hall.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• This entrance gives direct access to Shane Lounge.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess that provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 8.09in (112cm).
• The key card reader is on the second set of doors.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 3ft 1.8in (96cm).
• The door has a pull handle.
• The width of the opening is 2ft 11.04in (89cm).
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a second single automatic door.
• The second door opens towards you.
• There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 3ft 7.31in (110cm).
• The door has a lever handle.
• The width of the opening is 2ft 7.89in (81cm).
• The door has a high visual contrast.

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Entrance (Shane Lounge Internal Entrance into Parrish Hall)

• This entrance is located straight ahead as you enter the Shane Lounge area via the PA-5 entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is an opening without doors.
• The width of the opening is 5ft 10.87in (180cm).

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Shane Lounge

• The room surveyed is located approximately 33 feet from the PA-5 entrance (second set of doors).
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access to enter.
• There is an opening without doors to enter the room.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver (60 inches x 60 inches - 152cm x 152cm).
• The flooring is a mixture of hard and carpeted.
• The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
• There are chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, couches, stools and wide chairs with armrests in this room.
• There are coffee tables, tables and fixed desks in this room.
• There are some tables suitable for wheelchair users (between 28 inches and 34 inches (71cm and 86cm) from the floor).
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.

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Elevator (East Elevator)

• The elevator is located in the center of the building, diagonally to the left as you enter through the Shane Lounge internal entrance.
• The elevator surveyed is approximately 22.96588ft (7m) from the Shane Lounge internal entrance.
• The most accessible route to the elevator has step-free level access.
• The floors which are accessible by this elevator are 1, 2, 2R (East), 3, 3R (East), 4 and 4R (East).
• The elevator has a turning space of 30in x 48in (760mm x 1220mm) in front of it.
• The external elevator control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the external elevator controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user (between 15in - 48in (380mm - 1220mm)).
• The weight limit for the elevator is 3500 lb.
• The elevator door has a high visual contrast.
• The elevator door opening width is 3ft 5.34in (105cm).
• The internal dimensions of the elevator are 6ft 8.31in width x 5ft 4.96in depth (204cm x 165cm).
• The internal elevator control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal elevator controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user (between 15in - 48in (380mm - 1220mm)).
• Internally the elevator has: a separate door to exit, a visual floor indicator and railings.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Elevator (West Elevator)

• The elevator is located in the center of the building, diagonally to the right as you enter via the Shane Lounge internal entrance.
• The elevator surveyed is approximately 22.96588ft (7m) from the Shane Lounge internal entrance.
• The most accessible route to the elevator has step-free level access.
• The floors which are accessible by this elevator are B, 1, 2, 2R (West), 3, 3R (West), 4 and 4R (West).
• The elevator has a turning space of 30in x 48in (760mm x 1220mm) in front of it.
• The external elevator control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the external elevator controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user (between 15in - 48in (380mm - 1220mm)).
• The weight limit for the elevator is 3500 lb.
• The elevator door has a high visual contrast.
• The elevator door opening width is 3ft 5.73in (106cm).
• The internal dimensions of the elevator are 6ft 8.31in width x 5ft 4.96in depth (204cm x 165cm).
• The internal elevator control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal elevator controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user (between 15in - 48in (380mm - 1220mm)).
• Internally the elevator has: a separate door to exit, a visual floor indicator, a list of floor services/facilities and railings.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Stairway (Stair 1)

• The stairway surveyed is located to the right as you enter the building via the Shane Lounge internal entrance.
• The floors which are accessible by stairway are B, 1, 2, 2R, 3R and 4R.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The height of the handrails is 2ft 10.25in (87cm).
• The handrails 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 6.69in (17cm).
• The minimum tread depth is 11.42in (29cm).
• Lighting levels vary due to the presence of large glass panels/windows.
• There are double manual doors to enter and exit the stairway on the first floor and single manual doors on all other floors.

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Stairway (Stair 2)

• The stairway surveyed is located to the left as you enter the building via the Shane Lounge internal entrance.
• The floors which are accessible by stairway are B, 1, 2, 2R, 3R and 4R.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The height of the handrails is 2ft 10.25in (87cm).
• The handrails 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 6.69in (17cm).
• The minimum tread depth is 11.42in (29cm).
• Lighting levels vary due to the presence of large glass panels/windows.
• There are double manual doors to access the stairway on the first floor and single manual doors to access the stairway on the other floors.

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Restroom with Accessibility Features (Basement - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The restroom surveyed is a single-occupant restroom.
  • The restroom surveyed is located in the basement, to the left and left again as you exit the west elevator.
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  • The most accessible route to the restroom has step-free level access.
  • 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 visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door has a lever handle.
  • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 8.68in (83cm).
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The overall dimensions are 6ft 8.71in x 8ft 4in (205cm x 254cm).
  • The turning space dimensions are 6ft 8.71in x 5ft 10.47in (205cm x 179cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it; however, it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 4ft 7.91in (142cm) (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 medium visual contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The toilet seat is 1ft 6.9in (48cm) 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet paper dispenser is 1ft 8.08in (51cm) from the floor.
  • The sink is 2ft 11.04in (89cm) from the floor.
  • The area underneath the sink is unobstructed .
  • The sink faucet type is lever-style mixer.
  • There is a wall-mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 3ft 8.09in (112cm) from the floor.
  • There is a wall-mounted paper towel dispenser.
  • The paper towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The paper towel dispenser is 4ft 2in (127cm) from the floor.
  • There is a wall-mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 3ft 4.16in (102cm) from the floor.
  • There is a mirror above the sink/counter top; however, its bottom edge is not within 40in (1000mm) maximum from the finish floor.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The stall has a wastebasket and a sanitary products receptacle.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 5ft 4.57in (164cm) from the floor.
  • 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 and unshaded light sources.
  • The width of the lateral transfer space that is unobstructed by the sink is 30in (78cm).