Accessible Parking and Transportation​

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• The venue should have an accessible entrance reachable by bus, HandyDART, and taxi

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• Accessible parking spaces should be clearly indicated by the International Access Symbol

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• Ensure there is clear access to accessible transportation and pick-up spots

 

Venue Exterior​

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• The route to the building entrance should be stable, firm, and slip-resistant

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• If the route crosses a curb, there should be a curb ram

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• There should be an entrance route accommodating wheelchairs and scooters

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 Venue Entrance and Doors

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• Entrances should be wide enough for people using wheelchairs and scooters

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• If there is a separate accessible entrance, its location should be posted on a visible sign

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• Have staff or volunteers to be at entrances to help persons get to the meeting room

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• Check if doors can be opened without too much force (5 pounds max for interior doors)

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  Elevators 

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• Elevators should be located close to the event space

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• Elevators should have Braille buttons and auditory signals for visually impaired persons

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• Elevators should be large enough for people with mobility aids or service dogs

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   Washrooms  

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• Washrooms should be equipped with an automatic or push-button opener

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• Washrooms should have a stall with space for a mobility device and/or support attendant

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• There should be an accessible washroom on the same floor as the event

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• Washroom accessories should be positioned so that persons using mobility devices can reach them