NEW ROCHELLE, NY — This article is Part III 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: Columbus Elementary School:
Accessible Parking: F
Van-Accessible Parking: F
Curb Ramps: A
Access Ramps: N/A
Overall Grade: C
Columbus Elementary School has two parking lots, one to the side of the school building and one in front.
Columbus/Side Parking Lot
There are 24 parking spaces, 0 Accessible Parking Spaces, 0 Van-Accessible Parking Space, No Access Aisles.
Columbus/Front Parking Lot
There are 10 parking spaces, 0 Accessible Parking Spaces, 0 Van-Accessible Parking Space
The front lot did have Accessible Parking Spaces but they were painted over at some point to create parking spaces for administrators at the school.
Overall, the school has no Accessible Parking Spaces and no Van-Accessible Parking Space and thus no signage or striping for access aisles.
Columbus Elementary School has 2 Curb Ramps, both in front of the school. Both ramps are compliant.
There are no exterior Access Ramps at Columbus.
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 IV: Webster 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