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For this post we are going to give you a look at all the factors we’ll consider during a venue review to evaluate just how accessible it is.

 

Parking

 

Does the venue have accessible parking?

What is the distance from the closest parking spot to the main entrance?

What is the distance from the farthest parking spot to the main entrance?

Does the venue have valet parking?

How much does the valet parking cost?

Does the venue have covered parking?

How much does the covered parking cost?

Does the venue have one or more clearly marked pathways from the parking lot to the sidewalk?

Does the venue have a ramp from the parking lot to the sidewalk?

 

 

Main Entrance

 

Does the venue”s main entrance have a covering or an overhang?

Does the venue have an automatic door?

Does the venue’s main entrance have an accessible door button?

Does the accessible door button work?

What is the width of the door at the main entrance?

What is the threshold height of the main entrance doorway?

What type of door handle does the venue’s main entrance have?

What is the venue’s flooring type?

Does this venue’s main entrance have a flooring mat?

What is the condition of the floor?

Does suspend you have a lobby?

Is there space enough for a wheelchair to fit in the lobby without obstructing the pathway?

Does this pain you have a host stand?

What is the host stand height?

Does the host stand meet accessible standards?

 

Venue Interior

 

Does this venue have a service counter?

What is the height of the service counter?

Does the service counter meet accessible standards?

Is it a roll under counter?

What is the width of the walking path along the counter?

What is the width of the walking path to the seat?

Are there any steps along the walking path?

Are there any ramps along the walking path?

Do the ramps along the walking path accessibility standards?

Does this pain you have movable seats or chairs?

What is the height of these venues chairs?

Do the chairs have armrests?

Do the seats have backs?

Does the venue have movable tables?

What is the table height?

Are they roll under tables?

Is the venue a full-service restaurant?

Does the venue have a buffet?

Is there handicap service assistance for the buffet?

Does the buffet have clear signage?

Can you see the food trays while in a seated position?

Does the venue have a bar?

What is a bar height?

What is the bar stool height?

Do the barstools have backrest?

Do the barstools have armrests?

Does the bar have a lower height counter?

Is a lower height counter at the bar or roll under counter?

Does the venue provide accessible seating?

Was an option for transfer provided?

 

Secondary Entrance

 

Does the venue have the second entrance?

Where is the location of the second entrance?

Is the second entrance the only accessible entrance?

Does the second entrance have a ramp?

Does the second entrance have a covering or an overhang?

What is the height of the threshold for the second entrance?

What is the width of the door for the second entrance?

Is the second entrance door automatic?

Does a second entrance door have an accessibility button?

What is the handle type on the door for the second entrance?

 

Restroom

 

Is there a clear path to the restroom?

What is the width of the path to the restroom?

What is the width of the entrance to the restroom?

Does the restroom entrance have a fire door?

What handle type is on the door to the restroom?

Does this door swing inward or outward?

What floor type does the bathroom have?

What is the condition of the floor?

Does this bathroom has an accessible stall?

Is the accessible stall in working order?

Does the accessible stall have a working lock?

Does accessible stall have a hook that you can reach?

Does the accessible stall have grab bars?

What is the position of the grab bars?

Does the toilet have an automatic flushing mechanism?

Does a toilet have an accessible flush lever?

Does the wall have a soap dispenser placed at an accessible height?

Is the soap dispenser in working order?

Does the soap dispenser have soap?

Is the soap dispenser automatic?

Does a soap dispenser require one or two hands to operate?

Does the wall have a paper towel dispenser placed in an accessible height?

Is the paper towel dispenser in working order?

Does the paper towel dispenser have paper towels?

Is the paper towel dispenser automatic?

Does the paper towel dispenser require one or  two hands to operate?

Does the wall has a hand dryer placed in an accessible height?

Is the hand dryer in working order?

Is the trash can accessible from the toilet?

Does the trash can require pressing a foot pedal to open?

Is the placed at an accessible height?

Is it a roll under sink?

Are the sink pipes exposed or covered?

Does the sink has an automatic faucet ?

What style are the faucet handles?

Does the sink have a mirror?

Is a mirror placed at an accessible height?

Is the mirror tilted?

Phew. That’s a long list! What do you think? Did we cover it all or is there a question you think we should add? If so click  here to send us your input.

 

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