2829 E. 29th Avenue, Suite B
509-535-7179
http://forzacoffeeco.com/locations/lincoln-heights/
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 lot shared with several businesses
- There is a total of 50+ spaces on the premises
- 2 are marked ‘reserved’, ‘handicapped’, ‘disabled’, etc.
- 2 accessible parking spaces have 5’ access aisles
- 2 ‘van accessible’ parking spaces have 8’ access aisles
- Accessible parking spaces have signs that are not obstructed when a vehicle is parked there
- Surface is 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 130 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
- Route is covered
- Lighting level is medium in daytime, and is adequate for mobility and reading signs
PARKING NOTES:
- Accessible parking spaces are west of the building, in front of Petco
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: 34 Westbound
Stop Number: 2361
Intersection: 29th Avenue at Regal St.
There is no shelter or bench at this bus stop
- Distance from nearest bus stop to wheelchair accessible entrance is 300+ feet
- Route is at least 44 inches wide
- Route has curb ramps and curb cuts where needed
- Route is covered
- Lighting level is bright in daytime, and is adequate for mobility and reading signsTRANSIT NOTES:
- Surface of route from bus stop to store has considerable slope, travels through parking and traffic area
- Sidewalk on 29th is broken up in some areas
EXTERIOR
This establishment has exterior pathways or walkways
- Pathway is minimum 44 inches wide
- Surface is level, unbroken, firm, slip resistant, free of obstacles
- Pathway has curb ramps and curb cuts where needed
- Pathway is covered
- Lighting level is medium in daytime, and is adequate for mobility and reading signs
EXTERIOR NOTES:
- Steps or ramps are not needed to enter this establishment
RAMPS/STAIRS
No ramps or stairs are needed to enter the establishment
MAIN ENTRANCE
- The establishment has 1 public entrance
- 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
- As you enter, door opens toward you
- Door has at least 32” clearance when door is open 90 degrees (double doors)
- Door is easy to open, requiring 10 lbs or less of force (actual = 5 lbs)
- Door handles can be operated with closed fist
- Lighting level is medium in daytime, and is adequate for mobility and reading signs
ENTRANCE NOTES:
- Entrance is on the south side of the building
INTERIOR
- INTERIOR:
- Interior doors (aside from restrooms) have at least 32” clearance when the doors are open at 90 degrees
- Interior doors are easy to open, requiring 5 lbs. or less of force
- Door handles can be operated with a closed fist
- 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, 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” (actual = 32”)
ELEVATORS AND LIFTS
- No elevator or lift is needed as this business is on the ground
level
SEATING
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- All seating areas can be accessed without steps
- All tables have legroom for wheelchair users [bottom of table = 29.5”]
- All tables and chairs can be moved or rearranged
- Lighting level is low, and is adequate for mobility and reading menu / program
- 2 spaces are available with adjustable lighting or brighter lighting
- All areas have low visual stimulation
- A quiet table, room or area is available on request
- There are one or more areas with low or no background sound, and/ or sound-absorbing surfaces
SEATING NOTES:
- Two meeting rooms are available
RESTROOM
- There is a total of 2 public restrooms in the establishment
- Users do not need to ask someone for a key to use the restrooms
- Both restrooms have ‘wheelchair accessible’ signs
- Restroom signs have high contrast, raised lettering, on low glare background, and Braille
- Doors, handles, and levers can be operated with a closed fist
- Each restroom has a single toilet, so no stall is needed
Women’s restroom
- Room door has at least 32” clearance when open 90 degrees
- Room 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
- 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 flush can be operated with a closed fist
- There is a coat hook between 30” and 48” from the floor
- 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 countertop
- The faucet 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)
- All pipes under the sink are covered to prevent injury or burns
- Height of soap dispenser control is no more than 48” from floor, and can be reached from a chair
- Hand dryer or towel dispensers can be operated automatically or with a closed fist
- Hand dryer or towel dispenser controls are no more than 48” from floor
- Lighting level is low, and is adequate for mobility and reading signs
Men’s Restroom
- Room door has at least 32” clearance when open 90 degrees
- Room 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
- 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 flush can be operated with a closed fist
- There is a coat hook between 30” and 48” from the floor
- 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 countertop
- The faucet 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)
- All pipes under the sink are covered to prevent injury or burns
- Height of soap dispenser control is no more than 48” from floor, and can be reached from a chair
- Hand dryer or towel dispensers can be operated automatically or with a closed fist
- Hand dryer or towel dispenser controls are no more than 48” from floor
- Lighting level is low, but is adequate for mobility and reading signs
RESTROOM NOTES:
- Restrooms are located at the back of the store
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES &
CUSTOMER SERVICE
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- 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 menus, etc.)
- The following alternate means are available for patrons to order, contact, or schedule: Phone, online menu, email
- Information is available on food allergies, sensitivities
- 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 May 13, 2016 by Jude Cormier, Bryan Branson & Dave Reynolds