734 W. Sprague Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201
509-456-5858
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: on-street metered parking
- There is a total of six spaces on Post Street near the business
- None are marked ‘reserved’, ‘handicapped’, ‘disabled’, etc.
- Surfaces of parking spaces are level, unbroken, firm, slip resistant
Passenger Loading Zone
- There is a Passenger Loading Zone 65 feet north of the business entrance on Post Street
- 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 not covered
- Lighting is adequate for mobility and reading signs (Bright in daytime)
ACCESS TO TRANSIT
- Establishment is located within the STA Service Area for Paratransit
- Brews Bros is located next to Zone 10 of of the downtown STA Plaza
The nearest bus stop is along the south side of the building on Sprague Avenue
- Distance from nearest bus stop to wheelchair accessible entrance is 20 feet
- Route is at least 44 inches wide
- Surface is level, unbroken, firm, slip resistant, free of obstacles
- Route is not covered
- Lighting is adequate for mobility and reading signs (Bright in daytime)
Access to STA Fixed Bus Route(s)
1) Route Number(s): In the same block as the STA Plaza, next to Zone 10; corner of North Post St. and West Sprague Avenue.
EXTERIOR
There is a sidewalk outside the entrance
- Sidewalk is at least 44 inches wide
- Surface is level, firm, slip resistant, free of obstacles
- Pathway has curb ramps and curb cuts where needed
- Pathway is not covered
- Lighting is adequate for mobility and reading signs (Low/Medium/Bright)
Steps are not needed to enter the establishment
There is a 42” ramp outside the entrance, which extends another 52” inside the entrance
- Ramp is at least 36 inches wide
- The ramp is clear of obstacles and protrusions of 4 inches or more from the sides
- Ramp surface is firm, slip-resistant, and unbroken.
- Lighting is adequate for mobility and reading signs (Bright in daytime)
RAMPS/STAIRS
No ramps or stairs are needed to enter the establishment
MAIN ENTRANCE
- The establishment has one public entrance
- The main entrance is wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Door is easy to open, requiring 10 lbs or less of force (during our visit = 7 lbs)
- Door handles can be operated with closed fist
- Lighting is adequate for mobility and reading signs (Bright in daytime)
ENTRANCE NOTES:
- Entrance is on N. Post St.
INTERIOR
- There are no interior doors (other than restroom door)
- 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 (Low in hallway)
ELEVATORS AND LIFTS
- No elevator or lift is needed as this business is on the ground
level
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS:
- There are signs to direct patrons to emergency exits
SEATING
- The seating area can be accessed without steps
- Customers can maneuver between tables without bumping into chairs (36” aisles)
- All tables and chairs can be moved or rearranged
- There are spaces for companions to sit next to wheelchair users
- Lighting is adequate for mobility and reading signs (Medium)
RESTROOM
- There is one public restroom in the establishment
- Users do not need to ask for a key to use the restroom
- The accessible restroom is designated “family”, “unisex”, or “assisted use”
- Signage is between 48” and 60” from floor
- Restroom signs have high contrast, Braille, raised lettering, low glare
- Doors, handles, and levers can be operated with a closed fist
- The room has a single toilet so a stall is not needed
- Door has at least 32” clearance when open 90 degrees
- Door is easy to open, requiring 5 lbs or less force to open
- Door opens to the inside
- 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 lever 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 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
- Shelves to set items 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 (Low)
RESTROOM NOTES:
- Restroom is down the hall at the back of the store
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES &
CUSTOMER SERVICE
- Acoustics are comfortable (little echoing, background TV sounds, etc). Noise level = Medium
- If a customer is unable to hear, other forms of communication include: writing pad
- Auditory information is presented visually (specials written on displays)
- Visual information is presented audibly (servers will read menus, etc.)
- The following alternate means are available for patrons to order, contact, or schedule: phone
- The establishment offers delivery
- Information on food allergies, sensitivities is available
- 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 by Alisa Rudolf and Dave Reynolds on August 17, 2016