Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

Yes
Public
Yes
Comments/additional information about transportation:
Rochester public bus stops out front of agency. Visit www.rgrta.org for more information.

APPROACH: ParkingRochester Museum & Science Center Entrance Lot

(If both are present, assess the agency parking)

Agency
Lined
Yes

(International symbol of accessibility or clear wording)

Yes
Number of designated accessible spaces:

(If unlined, approximate number of accessible spaces)

3 spaces
Width of designated accessible spaces:
106 inches
Number of designated accessible spaces with access aisles:
3 spaces
Width of access aisles:
96 inches
Distance from parking to entrance:

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

208 feet
Yes
Yes
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
permeable pavement, concrete sidewalk
Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):
0 %

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance of the Museum

Yes
Yes
Step count
6 stairs
Handrail type
cylinder
Yes
If yes, width of ramp (at its narrowest point):
62 inches
If yes, slope of ramp (at its steepest incline):
6 1/10 %
If yes, depth of ramp landing:
60 inches
If yes, describe the surface of ramp:
cement
Describe the type of railing on the ramp:
cylinder
Manual
Automatic
Yes
If yes, distance between doors:
48 inches
Clear open width of door:
41 inches
Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

4 1/2 pounds
Pull
Push/Pull Paddle/Bar
Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:
18 inches

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaAgency Registration

Yes
Yes
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
carpet
Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):
0 %
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

USE: Public Restroom/Toilet2nd floor men's restroom

Yes
Yes
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
carpet
Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):
0 %

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

No
Male

(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 1/2 pounds
Push Plate
Pull
Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:
18 inches
Yes

(60" circle)

No
If no, provide dimensions of free floor space in stall/toilet area:
60 inches x 55 inches
Yes
Yes
Number of grab bars:
2 bars
Toilet seat height:
18 inches
Yes
Height of sink:
35 inches
Wall
Depth of knee space under sink:

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

16 inches
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:
42 inches
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of hand dryers/paper towel dispensers:
50 inches
Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:
Bathroom is not well lit.

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletFirst Floor Women's Restroom

Yes
Yes
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
Linoleum tile, low pile rug- must go through lower light exhibit to get there
Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):
0 %

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

No
Female

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

Yes
Yes
Clear open width of door to restroom:
33 1/2 inches
Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

5 pounds
Lever
Lever
Pull
Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:
9 inches
Yes

(60" circle)

Yes
Yes
Yes
Number of grab bars:
2 bars
Toilet seat height:
18 inches
Yes
Height of sink:
35 inches
Wall
Depth of knee space under sink:

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

13 inches
Yes
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:
42 inches
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of hand dryers/paper towel dispensers:
44 inches
Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:
Toilet stall grab bars are on the left and back. Soap is on the wall but behind the sink.

USE: Public Restroom/ToiletFamily Restroom

Yes
Yes
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
low pile carpet, tile
Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):
0 %
Width of route of travel (at its narrowest point):
40 inches

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

Yes
Family

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

No
Yes
Clear open width of door to restroom:
33 1/2 inches
Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

5 pounds
Lever
Lever
Pull
No

(60" circle)

Yes
Yes
Yes
Number of grab bars:
2 bars
Toilet seat height:
20 1/2 inches
Yes
Height of sink:
36 inches
Wall
Depth of knee space under sink:

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

11 inches
Yes
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:
41 1/2 inches
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of hand dryers/paper towel dispensers:
53 inches
Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:
There are two stalls even though it is a family restroom. The second stall the toilet is 20" from the wall and is 16" high. There are no grab bars and maneuvering space is 39"x31". The stall assessed above has grab bars on the back and right. The soap is located behind the sink. This restroom is a bit hard to locate. See photo of exhibit the restroom is tucked behind for identification.

USE: Public Restroom/Toilet

Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):
0 %

USE: Elevator(s)Agency Elevator

Yes
Yes
No
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
carpet
Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):
0 %
Elevator control panel height:
40 inches
Audible
Visual
Elevator door width:
43 inches
No
Size (clear space) of elevator car:
83 inches x 78 inches
Yes

USE: StairsStairs

Yes
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
carpet, stone
Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):
0 %
Yes
Yes
Yes

Notes about physical inclusion

Any additional information about physical accessibility you feel would be helpful to people with disabilities and their families
Museum labels and interactives use large text. Some exhibits have other accessible accommodations, such as audio-components and ramps leading up to larger displays.