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Worth Health Center

Swarthmore College, 120 N. Chester Rd., Swarthmore, PA, 19081

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Getting Inside

  • The approach to Worth Health Center is step-free via slopes of varying degrees of gradient.
    The approach from the passenger loading zone is via a slope with a gradient of 6.7%.
    The approach from the main campus is via a slope with a gradient of 4.9%.
    The approach to the rear staff entrance is via a slope with a gradient of 15.2%.
  • There is step-free access to all areas of the Worth Health Center via the accessible entrance.
  • The Worth Health Center has 2 entrances, one entrance provides step-free access via a slope, and the other is a staff entrance which provides stepped access to the staff lounge.
  • The staff entrance at the rear of the building is signed as 'Worth Health Center' and the entrance at the front of the building is signed as 'Worth Health Center' and 'Accessible Entrance'.
  • The accessible entrance gives step-free access to the reception, waiting room and clinic rooms throughout the building.
  • The rear staff entrance has 4 unmarked steps and manual doors that open towards you.
    This entrance gives access to Worth Lounge which is the staff room.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas of the Worth Health Center.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes consist of carpet.
  • There are limited resting areas along the Worth Health Center clinic room corridor.
  • There is limited wayfinding signage available throughout the building.
  • There is not a designated safe or quiet space.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • 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 within the Worth Health Center waiting room and along the clinic room corridor next to the Worth Lounge.
    • All single-occupant restrooms with accessibility features have a right hand transfer space.
    • The restroom located in the clinic room corridor is for staff only.
  • Standard Restrooms View
    • Step-free gender inclusive restrooms are located in the main waiting room.

Parking (Worth Health Center)

  • Parking View
    • The parking lot is located opposite the Worth Health Center.
    • The parking lot is open air/surface.
    • The surface consists of cobblestone and concrete.
  • Accessible Parking Spaces View
    • There are no designated accessible parking spaces available.
  • Van Accessible Parking Spaces View
    • There are no designated van accessible parking spaces available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is not free for ADA placard holders or those with a wheelchair symbol license plate.
    • Parking charges/restriction signs are provided.
    • Signs are easy to read.
    • Two parking spaces are available for the college physicians only. Parking is between 8am-6pm and for permit holders only.
  • Passenger Loading Zone View
    • There is a designated passenger loading zone available.
    • The designated passenger loading zone is located to the right of the physician parking spaces.
    • There is no curb ramp from the passenger loading zone.
    • There is a 15 minute waiting time limit at the passenger loading zone.

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Worth Health Center.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a gradient easier than 1:20.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess that provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • 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 2in (97cm).
  • 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.
  • The height of the push pad to exit the door is 3ft 2in (97cm).
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 3ft 4in (102cm).
  • The door has a lever handle.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • The height of the key card reader to enter the second set of doors is 3ft 3in (102cm).
    The height of the push pad to exit the second set of doors is 3ft 2in (97cm).
  • There is step-free level access as you enter the entrance.

Lobby

  • The lobby is located to the right as you enter the Worth Health Center.
  • The lobby is approximately 12yd 1in (11m) from the accessible entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the lobby has step-free level access.
  • The height of the desk is 2ft 10in (86cm).
  • The desk has glass screens that may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are chairs with armrests in this area.
  • There are coffee tables and tables in this area.
  • The tables may not be suitable for wheelchair users (between 28in and 34in - 710mm and 860mm from the floor).
  • At the time of survey (July 2025), the reception and waiting area were under refurbishment.

Restroom with Accessibility Features (Waiting Room - Gender Inclusive - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is a single-occupant restroom.
    • The restroom surveyed is located to the left as you enter the Worth Health Centre, off the waiting room.
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 6yd 1ft (6m) from the accessible entrance.
    • 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 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 (83cm).
    • The door has a push button lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 7ft 7in x 6ft 12in (230cm x 213cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 6ft 7in x 4ft 9in (200cm x 145cm).
    • 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 3ft (92cm) (from the side of the toilet bowl to the wall).
    • There is a push button flush on the non-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 5in (44cm) from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall-mounted toilet paper dispenser that cannot be easily reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet paper dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet paper dispenser is 1ft 6in (46cm) from the floor.
    • The sink is 2ft 9in (85cm) 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 4in (102cm) 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 5in (104cm) 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.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The stall has a wastebasket and a sanitary products receptacle.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • There is a medium visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.