1214 W. Summit Parkway
509-279-0299
http://spark-central.org/
ACCESSIBILITY
FEATURES:
PARKING ON STREET
ACCESS TO TRANSIT
EXTERIOR PATHWAY &
SEATING
ENTRANCES
INTERIOR
SEATING
RESTROOM
COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGIES & CUSTOMER SERVICE
PARKING
This establishment has the following types of parking: Free street parking south; metered lot in back (north side)
- There is a total of 50+ spaces on the street
- A total of 6 are marked ‘reserved’, ‘handicapped’, ‘disabled’, etc.
- 6 accessible parking spaces have 5’ access aisle
- 6 ‘van accessible’ parking spaces have 8’ access aisle
- Accessible parking spaces have signs that are not obstructed when a vehicle is parked there
- Surface is level, unbroken, firm, slip resistant, free of obstacles
Route from nearest accessible parking area to accessible entrance
- Distance from nearest accessible parking to wheelchair accessible entrance is 140 feet.
- Route is at least 44 inches wide
- Surface is level, unbroken, firm, slip resistant, free of obstacles
- Route has curb ramps and curb cuts where needed
- Route is partially covered
- Lighting level is medium in daytime, and is adequate for mobility and reading signs
Parking notes:
Parking lot behind Spark (north of building) has 6 accessible spaces. Follow the east side of the building. The accessible street parking is 200 feet west of the front entrance.
Passenger Loading Zone
- There is no designated Passenger Loading Zone for the
establishment
ACCESS TO TRANSIT
- Establishment is located within the STA Service Area for
Paratransit
Access to STA Fixed Bus Route(s)
Route Number(s): 21 & 23 (N. Monroe & W. Summit Parkway)
- Distance from nearest bus stop to wheelchair accessible entrance is 500 + feet
- Route is at least 44 inches wide
- Surface is unbroken, firm, slip resistant, free of obstacles
- Route has curb ramps and curb cuts where needed
- Lighting level is bright in daytime, and is adequate for mobility and reading signs
Transit notes:
Spark Central is 2-3 blocks west of bus stop, and has a moderate incline
EXTERIOR
This establishment has exterior pathway (sidewalk) on the north, east, and south of the building
- Sidewalk pathway is minimum 44 inches wide
- Pathway has curb ramps and curb cuts where needed
- Pathway is partially covered
- Surface is level, unbroken, firm, slip resistant
- Lighting level is medium in daytime, well-lit at nighttime, and is adequate for mobility and reading signs
- There are tactile warning strips or high contrast paint at curb ramps, stairwells, building entrances, parking areas and pedestrian crossings
- Service animal relief area across Summit Parkway to the south
RAMPS/STAIRS
No ramps or stairs are needed to enter the establishment
MAIN ENTRANCE
- The establishment has two public entrances
- The main entrance is wheelchair accessible
- Ground or floor is level inside and outside entrance door
- Threshold of door is level.
- Door threshold is no more than ½” high (actual ¼”)
- As you enter, door opens toward you
- Door has at least 32” clearance when door is open 90 degrees
- Door is easy to open, requiring 10 lbs or less of force (5 lbs)
- Door handles can be operated with closed fist
- Lighting level is medium in daytime, and is adequate for mobility and reading signs
INTERIOR
- Interior doors (aside from restrooms) have at least 32” clearance when the door is open at 90 degrees
- Interior doors are easy to open, requiring 5 lbs. or less of force (0 lbs.)
- Door handles can be operated with a closed fist
- Hallways and aisles are at least 36” wide, or not less than 28” for 4 foot intervals
- There are locations that allow 60” space for a wheelchair to turn around
- Hallways and aisles are clear of obstacles, tripping hazards, objects protruding more than 4” or lower than 80”
- Lighting level is medium in daytime, and is adequate for mobility and reading signs
- Lowest service counter is no higher than 38” with a clear view from a sitting position and a check writing surface is no higher than 34”
- Accessible drinking fountain has spout no higher than 36” from floor and easy to operate controls
ELEVATORS AND LIFTS
- No elevator or lift is needed as this business is on the ground
level
SEATING
- One or more seating areas in the common area can be accessed without steps
- Customers can maneuver between tables without bumping into chairs (36” aisles)
- There are tables with legroom for wheelchair users (bottom of table = 27” to 34”)
- All tables and chairs can be moved or rearranged
- Lighting level is medium in daytime, and is adequate for mobility and reading menu / program
- All areas have low visual stimulation
- A quiet table, room or area is available
- There are one or more areas with low or no background sound, and/ or sound-absorbing surfaces
- There are spaces for companions to sit next to the wheelchair users
SEATING NOTES:
Various table heights, computer desks 38”
RESTROOM
- There is 1 public restroom in the establishment
- Restroom has one toilet and could be designated as “unisex” or “family
- Door has at least 32” clearance when open 90 degrees
- Door is easy to open, requiring 5 lbs or less force to open
- Room is at least 60” wide from side to side
- Room is at least 56” deep, front to back wall
- Room door can be closed once a wheelchair is inside
- Grab bars are easily reachable behind toilet and on side wall nearest toilet
- Height of toilet seat is at least 17” from the floor
- Toilet can be flushed with a closed fist
- The height of the sink/counter top is no more than 34” from the floor
- The faucet controls are no more than 17” from front edge of sink or counter top (actual = 11)
- The faucets can be operated with a closed fist
- There is room for a wheelchair to roll under the sink (27” min clearance, 8” overhang, 9” toe space)
- Height of soap dispenser control is no more than 48” from floor, and can be reached from a chair (actual=36”)
- Hand dryer or towel dispensers can be operated automatically or with closed fist
- Hand dryer or towel dispenser controls are no more than 48” from floor
- The bottom edge of the lowest mirror is no more than 40” from floor (actual=36”)
- Trash receptacles are positioned so they do not block the route of the door
- Lighting level is low, and is adequate for mobility and reading signs
RESTROOM NOTES:
Restroom is located through a door in the rear (north side) of Spark Central
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES &
CUSTOMER SERVICE
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- One or more public phones are available w/adjustable volume control
- Acoustics are comfortable (no echoing, loud music, etc). Noise level = Low/
- If a customer is unable to hear, other forms of communication include: writing pad,
- Auditory information is presented visually
- Visual information is presented audibly (servers will read instructions, menus, etc.)
- The following alternate means are available for patrons to order, contact, or schedule: Email, on-line, phone
- All items are within reach, or assistance is offered to reach them
- If goods and services are not accessible, they are provided in alternative manner
Accessibility Ambassador review conducted on May 18, 2016