Mobility

Planning an Accessible Meeting

• Parking stalls are visibly marked and reserved for people with disabilities.
• Parking stalls for people with disabilities are located closest to the nearest accessible entrance on an accessible route.
• An accessible route with curb cuts exists from the parking lot to the accessible entrance.
• Accessible entrance are clearly marked by the international symbol of accessibility.
• Ramps with a slope no greater than I' rise in 12' and a width of no less than 36" are easily seen. Ramps are equipped with 11 handrails. There are level landings at the top and bottom of the ramp.
• Doorways have a clear opening of 32" or more. Doors have lever or push handles. This includes the accessible doors to get into the building, doors inside the building that will be used during the event, and doors to restrooms.
• Adequate space for wheelchairs at conference and banquet tables is provided. This space should be in the same location as other participants.
• Table top height is between 28"and 34" above the floor.
• There is seating space with extra leg room for people with crutches, walkers, braces or casts.
• At least one water fountain on each floor is easily usable from a wheelchair. If not, a supply of paper cups is mounted next to the water fountain.
• Telephones are available in an accessible area of the building and are at an appropriate height for wheelchairs.
• Corridors are at least 36" wide; 60" wide is preferred if there is two way traffic.
• If more than one floor of a building is used, there must be either an elevator or wheelchair lift available.
• Elevator or lift cab is large enough to accommodate a wheelchair. Call buttons and panel buttons should be within reach of a person in a wheelchair.
• Wall mounted objects do not project into accessible corridor.
• Fire alarms are mounted to accommodate a person in a wheelchair.
• Ideally, there is an accessible restroom on each floor that is being used by event participants.
• There are grab bars on each side of the accessible toilet.
• There is a turning space of at least 5'x5' in the restroom stalls.
• The sink has 29" of clearance from the floor to the bottom of the sink. Pipes are wrapped.
• Towel dispensers are no higher than 40" from the floor.
• Accessible electrical outlets and closet rods are at an appropriate height in guest rooms.
• Arrangements have been made for accessible transportation to/from the hotel for those people who request it. These arrangements have been double checked the day the participants are due to arrive.
• If more than one site is to be used for an event, accessible transportation to and from each site has been arranged.
• A local arrangements committee has been used to handle any special needs.