NEW ROCHELLE, NY — This article is Part IV 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: Webster Elementary School:
Accessible Parking: F
Van-Accessible Parking: F
Curb Ramps: A
Access Ramps: Could Not Measure due to Fence.
Overall Grade: C
Webster Elementary School has 1 parking lot, at the front of the school.
Webster/Front Parking Lot
There are 13 parking spaces, 0 Accessible Parking Spaces, 0 Van-Accessible Parking Space, No Access Aisles.
Overall, the school has no Accessible Parking Spaces and no Van-Accessible Parking Space and thus no signage or striping for access aisles.
Webster Elementary School has 2 Curb Ramps, both in front of the school. Both ramps have Running Slopes less than 8.33 degrees, Gutter Slopes of less than 5 degrees, and Transitions that are Flush. However, both spots can be blocked by legally parked cars making them both non-compliant.
There is an exterior Access Ramps at Webster but it is behind a gate that was locked on the day we visited the school.
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 V: Ward 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