UCP AffNet Entrance
Access AmeriCorps
Follow-up Priority 3: Usability of Rest Rooms
- If rest rooms are available to the general public is at least one rest room (either one for each sex or one unisex) fully accessible?
- Are there signs at inaccessible rest rooms that give directions to accessible ones?
At least one lavatory must be fully accessible.
Don't assume that everyone will know where an accessible lavatory is located. It is important to make sure that directional signage is provided.
Stalls
- Is the stall door operable with a closed fist, inside and out?
- Is there a wheelchair accessible stall that has an area of at least 5 feet by 5 feet, clear of the door swing OR is there a stall that is less accessible but that provides greater access than a typical stall?
- In the accessible stall are there grab bars behind and on the side wall nearest to the toilet?
- Is the toilet seat 17 to 19 inches high?
- Does one lavatory (sink) have a 30 inches wide and 48 inches deep clear space in front?
- Is the lavatory rim no higher than 34 inches?
- Are there at least 29 inches from the floor to the bottom of the lavatory apron (excluding pipes)?
- Can the faucet be operated with one closed fist? Are soap and other dispensers and hand dryers 48 inches high or less and usable with one closed fist?
It should be easy to open and close a stall door with a closed fist.
A stall that is 36-48 inches by 69 inches would provide greater access. Sometimes relocating partitions or reversing the door swing can provide sufficient access.
Grab bars must be securely attached to the wall.
If not, a raised toilet seat can be installed.
This clear space allows a wheelchair user to approach the lavatory. Up to 19 inches of this space may be under the lavatory.
This height restriction allows someone to reach the lavatory comfortably.
This allows a wheelchair user to comfortably approach the lavatory.
People with limited dexterity must be able to operate faucets and dispensers.
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