808 N. Ruby Street, Spokane, WA 99202
509-822-7748
http://arcofspokanethrift.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 lot
- There are a total of 50+ spaces on the premises
- Four are marked ‘reserved’, ‘handicapped’, ‘disabled’, etc.
- All four accessible parking spaces have 5’ access aisles
- Two are ‘van accessible’ with 8’ access aisles
- Surface is level, 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 12 feet.
- Route is at least 44 inches wide
- Surface is level, firm, slip resistant, free of obstacles
- Route has curb ramps and curb cuts where needed
- Route is partially covered
- Lighting is adequate for mobility and reading signs (Medium in daytime)
PARKING NOTES:
- Accessible parking spaces are on each side of the main entrance, on the west side of the building
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)
- Establishment is located within the STA Service Area for Paratransit
Route Number: 25
Direction: Northbound
Stop Number: #1519
Intersection: Division Street at North River
There is no shelter or bench at this bus stop
- Distance from nearest bus stop to wheelchair accessible entrance is 350+ 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 covered
- Lighting is adequate for mobility and reading signs (Bright in daytime)
TRANSIT NOTES:
- Best to cross North River on east side of Division at intersection, then follow sidewalk along Ruby to north side of building entrance.
EXTERIOR
- There is a service animal relief area on the premises – grassy areas along sidewalk
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 partially covered (at entrance)
- Lighting is adequate for mobility and reading signs (Bright in daytime)
EXTERIOR NOTES:
- Neither ramps nor steps are required to enter establishment
- There is a sidewalk that spans the front (west side) of the building and continues north to the sidewalk along Ruby Street.
RAMPS/STAIRS
No ramps or stairs are needed to enter the establishment
MAIN ENTRANCE
- Main entrance is located on west side of building.
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 (actual = 1 lb.)
- Door handles can be operated with a closed fist
- There are locations that allow 60” space for a wheelchair to turn around
- 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
- Lighting is adequate for mobility and reading signs (Low)
ELEVATORS AND LIFTS
- There is an elevator on the premises to get to the mezzanine level
- The elevator is operational
- The user can operate the elevator or lift independently (i.e. does not have to find assistance or key)
- The buttons outside are between 25” and 48” from the floor
- The buttons inside are between 25” and 48” from the floor
- The buttons are easy to press with closed fist
- The buttons and signs have Braille and raised letters/ numbers
- The elevator uses audible tones as well as visible signals
- Elevator or lift interior is at least 54” deep from door to the back
- Lighting is adequate for mobility and reading signs (Low)EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS:
- An emergency location is available where there are no flashing alarms (for visitors with seizure disorders that are triggered by these, for instance)
- There are signs to direct patrons to exits, fire extinguishers, fire alarm pulls
- Fire alarm pull boxes are no higher than 48”
- Fire extinguishers are mounted no higher than 48”
SEATING
- There is no seating in this establishment.
RESTROOM
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- There are a total of 2 public restrooms in the establishment
- Users do not need to ask for a key to use the restroom
- Both restrooms have ‘wheelchair accessible’ signs
- Signage is on latch side of door between 48” and 60” from floor (actual = 56”)
- Restroom signs have high contrast, Braille, raised lettering, low glare
- Doors, handles and levers can be operated with a closed fist
WOMEN’S RESTROOM
- Room door has at least 32” clearance when open 90 degrees
- Accessible stall door has at least 32” clearance when open 90 degrees
- Stall door opens to the outside
- Stall door can be opened, closed and latched with a closed fist
- Stall is at least 60” wide from side to side
- Stall is at least 56” deep front to back wall
- Stall 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
- 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
- The faucets can be operated automatically or 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 sinks 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
- The bottom edge of the lowest mirror is no more than 40” from floor
- Shelves to set items on are no more than 48” from floor
- Trash receptacles are positioned so they do not block the route of the door
- Lighting is adequate for mobility and reading signs (Medium)
MEN’S RESTROOM
- Room door has at least 32” clearance when open 90 degrees
- Accessible stall door has at least 32” clearance when open 90 degrees
- Stall door opens to the outside
- Stall is at least 60” wide from side to side
- Stall is at least 56” deep front to back wall
- Stall 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
- 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
- The faucets can be operated automatically or 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 sinks 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
- The bottom edge of the lowest mirror is no more than 40” from floor
- Shelves to set items on are no more than 48” from floor
- Trash receptacles are positioned so they do not block the route of the door
- Lighting is adequate for mobility and reading signs (Medium)
RESTROOM NOTES:
- Customer restrooms are located on main floor to the right as you enter the store
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES &
CUSTOMER SERVICE
- Acoustics are comfortable (no echoing loud music, etc.) Noise level = Low
- If a customer is unable to hear other forms of communication include writing pads
- Auditory information is presented visually (“special sales” posted in written format)
- Visual information is presented audibly (staff will read important information, etc.)
- The following alternate means are available for patrons to order, contact, or schedule: 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 an alternative manner
Accessibility Ambassador review conducted on May 16, 2016