NEW ROCHELLE, NY — This article is Part II in an Investigative Series by Talk of the Sound into apparent violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act at New Rochelle schools. Part I of the series is here. 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: Jefferson Elementary School:
Accessible Parking: F
Van-Accessible Parking: F
Curb Ramps: A
Access Ramps: N/A
Overall Grade: C-
Jefferson Elementary School has two parking lots, one in back of the school building and one in front but the back parking lot is not used for parking.
Jefferson/Back Parking Lot
There are 0 parking spaces, 0 Accessible Parking Spaces, 0 Van-Accessible Parking Spaces, No Access Aisles. The back parking lot is marked for students to assemble, there are no striped for parking of any kind.
Jefferson/Front Parking Lot
There are 22 parking spaces, 1 Accessible Parking Space, 0 Van-Accessible Parking Spaces.
The front lot does have 1 Accessible Parking Space but is not compliant for several reasons. Because it is the only Accessible Parking Space at the school it must be a Van-Accessible Parking Space. There is no signage at all – no Accessible Parking sign or Van-Accessible Parking sign. Other than the blue line there is no markings whatsoever that the parking space is a Accessible Parking Space. There is no access aisle.
Jefferson Elementary School has 3 Curb Ramps, 1 at the back playground, 2 at the corner of Weyman Avenue and Emmett Terrace. All three of the ramps are compliant.
A reader writes: “The ramp on Weyman (pictured above) is next to a sewer that is clogged, when it rains ramp is flooded and ‘unwalkable’.”
There are no exterior Access Ramps at Jefferson.
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 III: Columbus 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