NEW ROCHELLE, NY — This article is Part I in an Investigative Series by Talk of the Sound into apparent violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act at New Rochelle schools. The investigation covers exterior issues only. For a detailed explanation of terms and requirements you will want to read our Primer on Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act for Curb Ramps, Access Ramps and Parking Spaces
ADA Compliance Grades: Trinity Elementary School:
Accessible Parking: D
Van-Accessible Parking: F
Curb Ramps: C
Access Ramps: N/A
Overall Grade: C-
Trinity Elementary School has two parking lots, one in back of the school building and one in front.
Trinity/Back Parking Lot
There are 52 parking spaces, 0 Accessible Parking Spaces, 0 Van-Accessible Parking Spaces, No Access Aisles. The back lot is totally non-compliant because it has 52 spaces and no Accessible Parking Spaces and Van-Accessible Parking Spaces.
Trinity/Front Parking Lot
There are 20 parking spaces, 2 Accessible Parking Spaces, 0 Van-Accessible Parking Space. The front lot does have 2 Accessible Parking Spaces but is not compliant because neither of the two is a Van-Accessible Parking Space. There is an access aisle but it is just 60″ nowhere close the required 96″. There are signs but one is so faded that the wheelchair symbol is no longer visible.
Trinity Elementary School has 6 Curb Ramps, 1 at the back parking lot, 2 at the side entrance and 3 at the front parking lot.
The Running Slope of the Curb Ramp at the back parking lot measured 9.1 degrees, above the maximum of 8.33 degrees
The Running Slope of the Curb Ramps at the side entrance measured 10.4 degrees and 12.8 degrees, well above the maximum of 8.33 degrees.
The Running Slope of the Curb Ramps at the front parking lot measured 12.4 degrees and 11.4 degrees and 5.5 degrees, two of the three are well above the maximum of 8.33 degrees.
The Gutter Slope of all of the Curb Ramps at Trinity were less than 5 degrees and thus all complaint as well the Transitions from the parking lots to the curbs.
The Flared Side Slopes at one of the Curb Ramps at the side entrance measured 14.1 degrees and 18.5 degrees, well above the maximum of 10 degrees.
The Flared Side Slopes at two of the Curb Ramps at the front parking lot are 12.2/13.4 degrees and 19.8/21.3, well above the maximum of 10 degrees.
There are no exterior Access Ramps at Trinity.
Talk of the Sound offered to meet with the District’s ADA/504 Coordinator to review these findings in advance of publication. That offer was declined.
NEXT: ADA Violations in New Rochelle Schools – Part II: Jefferson Elementary School
10-Part Series on Violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act in New Rochelle Schools
ADA Violations in New Rochelle Schools – Part I: Trinity Elementary School
ADA Violations in New Rochelle Schools – Part II: Jefferson Elementary School
ADA Violations in New Rochelle Schools – Part III: Columbus Elementary School
ADA Violations in New Rochelle Schools – Part IV: Webster Elementary School
ADA Violations in New Rochelle Schools – Part V: Ward School
ADA Violations in New Rochelle Schools – Part VI: Barnard Childhood Center
ADA Violations in New Rochelle Schools – Part VII: Davis Elementary School
ADA Violations in New Rochelle Schools – Part VIII: Isaac E. Young Middle School
ADA Violations in New Rochelle Schools – Part IX: Albert Leonard Middle School
ADA Violations in New Rochelle Schools – Part X: New Rochelle High School