Polka Dot Pottery in Spokane Valley


118 S. Pines Rd., Spokane Valley, WA 99206
(509) 924-2292
www.polkadotpottery.com

The front entrance has a wooden door framed on either side by windows and blue-painted panels. There are pots as decoration on either side of the door.

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 type of parking: free lot (shared with one other business).

  • There are sixteen (16) parking places on the premises.
  • One is marked ‘reserved’, ‘handicapped’, ‘disabled’ etc.
  • It is “van accessible”, with an 8’ access aisle.
  • Surface is level, slip resistant, free of obstacles.

ROUTE FROM NEAREST ACCESSIBLE PARKING AREA TO ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE:

  • Distance from nearest accessible parking to wheelchair accessible entrance is 33 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.
  • Lighting is adequate for mobility and reading signs (Bright in daytime).

PARKING NOTES:

  • Reserved accessible parking is on north side of 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)

Route Number: 96

Stop Number(s): 3565 Southbound/ 3489 Northbound.

Intersection: Pines and First Ave

There is a bench at this bus stop.

  • Distance from nearest bus stop to wheelchair accessible entrance is 150 feet.
  • Route is at least 44 inches
  • Surface is unbroken, firm, slip resistant, free of obstacles.
  • Route has curb ramps and curb cuts where needed.
  • Route is not covered
  • Lighting is adequate for mobility and reading signs (Bright in daytime).

TRANSIT NOTES:

  • It is best to use sidewalk on west side of Pines

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EXTERIOR

 

  • This establishment has exterior pathways or walkways.
  • There is a grassy service animal relief area on the premises’ south side.
  • Pathway is minimum 44 inches
  • Surface is slip resistant, free of obstacles.
  • Pathway has curb ramps and curb cuts where needed.
  • Pathway is not

RAMPS/STAIRS

No ramps or stairs are needed to enter the establishment

MAIN ENTRANCE

  • The establishment has one public entrance.
  • Ground or floor is level inside and outside entrance door.
  • Threshold of door is level.
  • As you enter, door opens away from you.
  • Door has at least 32” clearance when door is open; 90 degrees.
  • Door handles can be operated with closed fist.
  • Lighting is adequate for mobility and reading signs (Bright in daytime).

ENTRANCE NOTES:

  • The main entrance is on east side of the building.

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INTERIOR

  • 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 is adequate for mobility and reading signs (Bright in daytime.)
  • Lowest service counter is no higher than 38” with a clear view from a sitting position.

ELEVATORS AND LIFTS

  • No elevator or lift is needed as this business is on the ground
    level

SEATING

  • Seating areas can be accessed without steps.
  • Customers can maneuver between tables without bumping into chairs (36” aisles)
  • There are two tables with legroom for wheelchair users [bottom of table is 27” to 34”].
  • All tables and chairs can be moved or rearranged.
  • Lighting is adequate for mobility and reading signs (Medium)
  • Space is available with adjustable or brighter lighting.
  • Craft area has low visual stimulation.
  • Main area has low or no background sound.
  • There are spaces for companions to sit next to wheelchair users.

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RESTROOM

  • There is one public restroom in the establishment.
  • This is a single user room without stalls.
  • Users do not need to ask for a key to use the restroom.
  • Doors, handles and levers can be operated with a closed fist.
  • Room door has at least 32” clearance when open 90 degrees.
  • Door is easy to open, requiring 5 lbs. or less of force to open.
  • Room is at least 56” deep, front to back wall.
  • Stall or room door can be closed once a wheelchair is inside
  • Toilet flushes 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 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.
  • Hand dryers or towel dispensers can be operated automatically.
  • Hand dryers or towel dispenser controls are no more than 48” from floor.
  • Shelves to set items on are no higher than 48” from floor.
  • Trash receptacles are positioned so they do not interfere with the door.
  • Lighting is adequate for mobility and reading signs (Bright).

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COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES &
CUSTOMER SERVICE

  • Acoustics are comfortable (no echoing, loud music, etc). Noise level is 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.)
  • 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.

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Accessibility Ambassador review conducted on May 27, 2016