Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Museum

APPROACH: ParkingBay / Ocean Pavillion Parking Lot

Type of parking assessed:

(If both are present, assess the agency parking)

Agency

Parking spaces are:

Lined

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)

20 spaces

Width of designated accessible spaces:

93 inches

Number of designated accessible spaces with access aisles:

19 spaces

Width of access aisles:

8 inches

Distance from parking to entrance:

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

275 feet

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

Yes

Is the route of travel well-lit?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

concrete

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

0 %

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

64 inches

APPROACH: ParkingMarsh Pavillion Parking Lot

Type of parking assessed:

(If both are present, assess the agency parking)

Agency

Parking spaces are:

Lined

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)

6 spaces

Width of designated accessible spaces:

95 inches

Number of designated accessible spaces with access aisles:

2 spaces

Width of access aisles:

110 inches

Distance from parking to entrance:

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

187 feet

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

Yes

Is the route of travel well-lit?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

concrete

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

0 %

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

65 inches

ENTER: EntrancesBay / Ocean Pavillion

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

No

Are there stairs to gain entry?

No

Handrail type

N/A

Is a ramp provided?

N/A

Type of door:

Automatic

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

No

Clear open width of door:

32 inches

Handle type entering:

Automatic
Pull

Handle type exiting:

Automatic
Push pull

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

18 inches

Comments/additional information about entrance:

Outdoor seal tank exhibit is on the way to the entrance. 2% slope when passing by exhibit to a covered area leading to main entrance doors.

ENTER: EntrancesMarsh Pavillion Entrance

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

No

Are there stairs to gain entry?

No

Handrail type

N/A

Is a ramp provided?

N/A

If yes, describe the surface of ramp:

N/A

Describe the type of railing on the ramp:

N/A

Type of door:

Manual

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Yes

If yes, distance between doors:

95 inches

Clear open width of door:

44 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

6 pounds

Handle type entering:

Pull

Handle type exiting:

Push pull

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

40 inches

ENTER: EntrancesNature Trail

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

No

Are there stairs to gain entry?

No

Handrail type

N/A

Is a ramp provided?

N/A

Type of door:

Manual

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Yes

If yes, distance between doors:

120 inches

Clear open width of door:

35 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

8 pounds

Handle type entering:

Pull

Handle type exiting:

Push pull

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

10 inches

ENTER: EntrancesAviary Entrance

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

No

Are there stairs to gain entry?

No

Type of door:

Manual

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Yes

If yes, distance between doors:

100 inches

Clear open width of door:

35 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

25 pounds

Handle type entering:

Pull

Handle type exiting:

Push pull

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

10 inches

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaBay / Ocean Pavillion

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

Yes

Is the route of travel well-lt?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

carpet

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

0 %

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

Yes

Height of counter:

42 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

Is signage clear in registration area?

(word, picture, and Braille or raised lettering)

Yes

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

there is a counter accessible to someone who uses a wheelchair (it 31") however there are boxes that were blocking it. When asked staff say they just usually reach over or come around the counter for someone in a wheelchair. Suggest keeping that counter free from boxes.
There are stanchions that divide the walkway which could be an issue for someone with a visual impairment.
Large print information and pictorial maps of the facility are available at the registration counter.

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaMarsh Pavilion

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

Yes

Is the route of travel well-lt?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

carpet

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

0 %

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

Yes

Height of counter:

34 inches

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

N/A

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

Yes

Is signage clear in registration area?

(word, picture, and Braille or raised lettering)

Yes

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

large print and pictorial maps of facility are available at registration deck.

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletOcean / Bay Pavilion Main Lobby Womens

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

Yes

Is the route of travel well-lit?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

carpet

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

0 %

Is a single use restroom provided?

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

No

Restroom assessed:

Female

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:

33 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

7 pounds

Handle type entering:

Push plate

Handle type exiting:

Pull

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

18 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

Is the center line of the toilet positioned 16"-18" from the nearest side wall?

Yes

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

Yes

Number of grab bars:

2 bars

Toilet seat height:

19 inches

Is the sink area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

Yes

Height of sink:

34 inches

Sink is:

Wall

Depth of knee space under sink:

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

12 inches

Are faucet controls usable without grasping?

Yes

Location of soap dispensers:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

41 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

48 inches

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMarsh Pavilion Women's

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

Yes

Is the route of travel well-lit?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

carpet

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

0 %

Is a single use restroom provided?

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

No

Restroom assessed:

Female

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:

35 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

9 pounds

Handle type entering:

Push plate

Handle type exiting:

Pull

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

No

Is the toilet area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

(60" circle)

Yes

Is the center line of the toilet positioned 16"-18" from the nearest side wall?

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:

33 inches

Sink is:

Wall

Depth of knee space under sink:

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

12 inches

Are faucet controls usable without grasping?

Yes

Location of soap dispensers:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

38 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

50 inches

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMarsh Pavilion men's restroom

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

Yes

Is the route of travel well-lit?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

carpet

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

0 %

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:

35 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

12 pounds

Handle type entering:

Push plate

Handle type exiting:

Pull

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

No

Is the toilet area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

(60" circle)

Yes

Is the center line of the toilet positioned 16"-18" from the nearest side wall?

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:

34 inches

Sink is:

Wall

Depth of knee space under sink:

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

13 inches

Are faucet controls usable without grasping?

Yes

Location of soap dispensers:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

45 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

47 inches

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingBay / Ocean Pavillion Parking Lot

APPROACH: ParkingMarsh Pavillion Parking Lot

ENTER: EntrancesBay / Ocean Pavillion

ENTER: EntrancesMarsh Pavillion Entrance

ENTER: EntrancesNature Trail

ENTER: EntrancesAviary Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaBay / Ocean Pavillion

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaMarsh Pavilion

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletOcean / Bay Pavilion Main Lobby Womens

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMarsh Pavilion Women's

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMarsh Pavilion men's restroom

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingBay / Ocean Pavillion Parking Lot

APPROACH: ParkingMarsh Pavillion Parking Lot

ENTER: EntrancesBay / Ocean Pavillion

ENTER: EntrancesMarsh Pavillion Entrance

ENTER: EntrancesNature Trail

ENTER: EntrancesAviary Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaBay / Ocean Pavillion

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaMarsh Pavilion

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletOcean / Bay Pavilion Main Lobby Womens

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMarsh Pavilion Women's

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletMarsh Pavilion men's restroom

Notes about physical inclusion

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