Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

Yes
Public
Yes
Comments/additional information about transportation:
Centro Bus serves the area

APPROACH: ParkingMuseum of Science and Technology (MOST)

Yes

(International symbol of accessibility or clear wording)

Yes
Number of designated accessible spaces:

(If unlined, approximate number of accessible spaces)

4 spaces
Distance from parking to entrance:

(If no designated accessible parking, measure distance from middle of parking lot/area to entrance)

224 feet
Yes
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
pavement and sidewalk
Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):
14 %
Width of route of travel (at its narrowest point):
36 inches
Comments/additional information about parking and route of travel to entrance:
There are four accessible parking spaces on Franklin Street. They are pay-to-park meter parking spaces that accept quarters.

ENTER: EntrancesMain Accessible Entrance (Franklin Street)

No
Yes
Step count
12 stairs
Handrail type
sturdy metal railing
Yes
If yes, width of ramp (at its narrowest point):
43 inches
If yes, slope of ramp (at its steepest incline):
14 %
If yes, describe the surface of ramp:
concrete
Describe the type of railing on the ramp:
sturdy metal railing
Manual
Yes
If yes, distance between doors:
96 inches
Clear open width of door:
36 inches
Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

3 pounds
Pull
Push Plate
Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:
96 inches
Comments/additional information about entrance:
2nd door weighs 6 pounds and has a width of 37 inches

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaAgency Registration

Yes
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
rubber tile
Yes
Height of counter:
34 inches
N/A
Yes
If no, provide dimensions of free space in registration area:
60 inches x 60 inches

(word, picture, and Braille or raised lettering)

Yes
Comments/additional information about reception/registration/check-in area:
Wheelchairs are available for use at the registration area.

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletLower Level Women's Restroom

Yes
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
tile and rubber

(e.g. family, companion, single room)

No

(word, picture, and Braille or raised lettering provided for signs)

Yes
Yes
Clear open width of door to restroom:
40 inches
Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

2 pounds
Push Plate
Pull
Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:
54 inches
Yes

(60" circle)

No
If no, provide dimensions of free floor space in stall/toilet area:
35 inches x 31 1/2 inches
Yes
Number of grab bars:
2 bars
Toilet seat height:
18 inches
Yes
Height of sink:
29 1/2 inches
Wall
Depth of knee space under sink:

(from outer edge of sink to pipes or other obstruction under sink)

10 1/2 inches
Yes
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:
42 inches
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of hand dryers/paper towel dispensers:
49 inches
Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:
The trashcan is mounted to the wall under the hand dryer, which may make it hard to get under to dry your hands if a person uses a wheelchair.

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletLower Level in the room with the Planetarium

Yes
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
carpet and tile

(e.g. family, companion, single room)

No

(word, picture, and Braille or raised lettering provided for signs)

Yes
Yes
Clear open width of door to restroom:
32 inches
Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

2 pounds
Push Plate
Pull
Yes

(60" circle)

No
No
Toilet seat height:
19 inches
Yes
If no, provide dimensions of free space in sink area:
60 inches x 60 inches
Height of sink:
34 inches
Wall
Depth of knee space under sink:

(from outer edge of sink to pipes or other obstruction under sink)

10 inches
Yes
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:
48 inches
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of hand dryers/paper towel dispensers:
48 inches
Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:

The soap dispenser may not be able to be reached due to placement.
The hand dryer was right behind the door, so a persn drying their hands would get hit with the door or not be able to enter.

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMain Level Women's Restroom

Yes
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
carpet and tile

(e.g. family, companion, single room)

No

(word, picture, and Braille or raised lettering provided for signs)

Yes
Yes
Clear open width of door to restroom:
32 inches
Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

3 pounds
Push Plate
Pull
Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:
15 inches
Yes

(60" circle)

No
If no, provide dimensions of free floor space in stall/toilet area:
52 inches x 35 inches
Yes
Number of grab bars:
2 bars
Toilet seat height:
19 inches
Yes
If no, provide dimensions of free space in sink area:
30 inches x 30 inches
Height of sink:
30 inches
Wall
Depth of knee space under sink:

(from outer edge of sink to pipes or other obstruction under sink)

10 inches
Yes
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:
48 inches
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of hand dryers/paper towel dispensers:
48 inches
Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:

It may be difficult to reach the soap dispensers on the wall. The hook on the back of largest stall is higher than 48 inches.
Location of garbage cans may make maneuvering in bathroom difficult.

USE: Elevator(s)Agency Elevator

Yes
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
rubber tile and carpet
Elevator control panel height:
63 inches
Audible
Tactile
Elevator door width:
36 inches
Yes
Size (clear space) of elevator car:
64 inches x 52 inches
Yes
Comments/additional information about the elevator:

There is an additional elevator that goes up to the IMAX theater only:
the door opens 46 wide, the control panel is 43 inches high, and the car is 65 inches by 94 inches. There is audible and tactile communication in the elevator.
There is no signage directing people to where the elevators are located.

USE: StairsStairs

Yes
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
rubber tile, carpet, then concrete steps
Yes
No
Yes

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