Children's Museum of History Science and Technology (The)

APPROACH: ParkingChildren's Museum of History Science and Technology (The)

Are designated or marked accessible parking spaces provided?

Yes

If yes, are the spaces clearly marked with upright signs designating them as accessible?

(International symbol of accessibility or clear wording)

Yes

Number of designated accessible spaces:

(If unlined, approximate number of accessible spaces)

3 spaces

Distance from parking to entrance:

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

110 feet

Is there a continuous unobstructed route of travel from parking to entrance?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

asphault

Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):

0 %

Width of route of travel (at its narrowest point):

51 inches

Comments/additional information about parking and route of travel to entrance:

In addition to the accessible street parking, there is also an unlined agency parking lot that is 215 feet from the main entrance.

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

Is the international symbol of accessibility (or signage designating accessibility) displayed by entrance?

No

Are there stairs to gain entry?

Yes

Step count

6 stairs

Handrail type

wood

Is a ramp provided?

No

Type of door:

Manual

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Yes

If yes, distance between doors:

98 inches

Clear open width of door:

27 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

8 pounds

Handle type entering:

Pull

Handle type exiting:

Push Plate

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

98 inches

Comments/additional information about entrance:

There is an accessible entrance on the side of the building but you must pay the entrance fee at the main entrance before they will open the side accessible entrance.

ENTER: EntrancesAccessible Side Entrance

Is the international symbol of accessibility (or signage designating accessibility) displayed by entrance?

Yes

Are there stairs to gain entry?

No

Step count

0 stairs

Is a ramp provided?

Yes

If yes, width of ramp (at its narrowest point):

51 inches

If yes, slope of ramp (at its steepest incline):

6 %

If yes, depth of ramp landing:

105 inches

If yes, describe the surface of ramp:

wood planking

Describe the type of railing on the ramp:

wood

Type of door:

Manual

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

No

Clear open width of door:

32 inches

Handle type exiting:

Automatic

Comments/additional information about entrance:

This door must be opened by staff after paying at the main entrance.

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaAgency Registration

Is there a continuous unobstructed route of travel from entrance (if indoor facility) or parking (if outdoor facility) to registration/check-in area?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

short carpet

Is the registration/reception/check-in counter easily located?

Yes

Height of counter:

36 inches

If counter is higher than 36", is a fold-out shelf available?

No

Is the registration area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering? (60" circle)

Yes

If no, provide dimensions of free space in registration area:

60 inches x 60 inches

Is signage clear in registration area?

(word, picture, and Braille or raised lettering)

No

Comments/additional information about reception/registration/check-in area:

At the registration area, participants are provided with an 8.5 by 11 inch piece of paper with information about the museum.

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletFirst Floor Men's Restroom

Is there a continuous unobstructed route of travel from entrance (if indoor facility) or parking (if outdoor facility) to restroom?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

wood floor

Is a single use restroom provided?

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

No

Restroom assessed:

Male

Is signage clear?

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

Yes

Is there a door to restroom?

Yes

Clear open width of door to restroom:

36 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

6 pounds

Handle type entering:

Push Plate

Handle type exiting:

Pull

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

91 inches

Does the toilet stall door swing open to outside of stall?

Yes

Is the toilet area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

(60" circle)

No

If no, provide dimensions of free floor space in stall/toilet area:

45 inches x 38 inches

Are grab bars mounted on at least two sides of the toilet?

Yes

Number of grab bars:

2 bars

Toilet seat height:

18 inches

Is the sink area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

Yes

Height of sink:

37 inches

Sink is:

Wall

Depth of knee space under sink:

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

26 inches

Are faucet controls usable without grasping?

Yes

Location of soap dispensers:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

48 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of hand dryers/paper towel dispensers:

51 inches

Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:

Baby changing tables are also available within the restroom.

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletThird Floor Family Restroom

Is there a continuous unobstructed route of travel from entrance (if indoor facility) or parking (if outdoor facility) to restroom?

No

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

wood floor

Is a single use restroom provided?

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

Yes

Is signage clear?

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

No

Is there a door to restroom?

Yes

Clear open width of door to restroom:

42 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

2 pounds

Handle type entering:

Knob

Handle type exiting:

Knob

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

98 inches

Does the toilet stall door swing open to outside of stall?

No

Is the toilet area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

(60" circle)

Yes

Are grab bars mounted on at least two sides of the toilet?

Yes

Number of grab bars:

2 bars

Toilet seat height:

18 inches

Is the sink area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

Yes

Height of sink:

37 inches

Sink is:

Wall

Depth of knee space under sink:

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

18 inches

Are faucet controls usable without grasping?

Yes

Location of soap dispensers:

Sink

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

37 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of hand dryers/paper towel dispensers:

40 inches

USE: Elevator(s)Agency Elevator

Is there a continuous unobstructed route of travel from entrance to elevator?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

wood floor/ short carpet

Elevator control panel height:

46 inches

Methods of communication for elevator controls: (check all that are present)

Tactile
Visual

Elevator door width:

49 inches

Does elevator have a sensor that reopens the door or does door stay open at least 20 seconds?

No

Is the elevator well-lit?

Yes

Comments/additional information about the elevator:

The size of the elevator car was not assessed.

USE: StairsStairs

Is there a continuous unobstructed route of travel from the entrance to this area?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

carpet/wood floorig

Is lit

Yes

Has edge markings

No

Has handrail

Yes

Comments/additional information about stairs:

The stairs are carpeted and there is wood flooring leading up to the stairs.

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingChildren's Museum of History Science and Technology (The)

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

ENTER: EntrancesAccessible Side Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaAgency Registration

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletFirst Floor Men's Restroom

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletThird Floor Family Restroom

USE: Elevator(s)Agency Elevator

USE: StairsStairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingChildren's Museum of History Science and Technology (The)

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

ENTER: EntrancesAccessible Side Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaAgency Registration

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletFirst Floor Men's Restroom

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletThird Floor Family Restroom

USE: Elevator(s)Agency Elevator

USE: StairsStairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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