New Jersey School of Conservation – Accessibility Improvements

The New Jersey School of Conservation is seeking to further advance ADA improvements to their facilities and grounds. 

This month NJ SOC is focused on plans to restore the South Hill Bathhouse, a project that will bring an ADA toilet stall and shower stall to the campus

In the end, this project is essential for expanding the capacity to host more students, campers and other visitors of all abilities. 

NJ SOC’s plan is to upgrade the facility to include modern showers, sinks and toilets, an ADA -compliant shower stall and toilet stall for inclusive access, improved plumbing, new electrical and HVAC systems, a new roof and improved drainage systems and surrounding landscaping.

Bringing the facility back into use will double the number of usable bathhouses on the hill and substantially improve the overnight visitor experience.

Accessibility is a central component of the plan, according to Director of Facilities Bern Weintraub.

“Bringing an ADA shower to campus serves both our values and our mission to broaden access to environmental education for all, including the differently abled, to reduce any kind of barrier that anyone previously faced in accessing the outdoor education that we offer,” he said.

The intent is to start the project as soon as all permits are secured and funding is allocated. If all goes according to plan, the bathhouse should be fully operational by next summer.