Location
900 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
Manager
Eliza Kozlowski
Accessible Approach/Entrance
- North Lawn wheelchair accessible via the driveway
- Route of travel does not require stairs, is slip resistant, and at least 36” wide
- Objects can be detected by person with visual disability using a cane
- Curbs have curb cuts at drives, parking, and drop off
Ramps
- Ramp available at the Eastman Museum Café entrance
- No slope of ramp near the curb cut
- Width between curbs at least 36”
- West garden access: ramp has railings on both sides
- For theatre access: no ramps as wheelchair locations are level
Parking and Drop-Off Areas
- 5 accessible parking spaces available with 8’ wide access aisle—large enough to accommodate a van with lift needs
- Outdoor parking lot so no issue with 98” of vertical clearance for vans
- Accessible spaces are closest to accessible entrance on proper route
- Location out of trafit for drop-off of paratransit users
- Accessible space marked with International Symbol of Accessibility
Entrance
- Accessible entrance at the Eastman Museum Café (no stairs)
- Entrance doors have at least 32” of clear opening
- At least 18” of clear wall on the pull side of door
- Threshold edge accessible (1/4” or less)
- Door handle no higher than 48” and operable with closed fists (can be opened with 5 libs. or less pressure)
- Secondary entrance has signs directing to accessible entrance
Rooms and Spaces
- Aisles and pathways to materials and services at least 36” wide
- 5’ space for turning a wheelchair completely
- Obstacles are cane-detectable in circulation paths through public areas
Seats, Tables, and Counters
- Aisles between fixed seating at least 36” wide
- Wheelchair seating distributed throughout the theater
- Companion seating available next to wheelchair seating
- Counters for tickets and concessions available with a 36” wide section and free space in front of no less than 30” x 48”
- Items like napkins, straws, etc. are handed out: not on counter
- Water fountain spout at 34” height and can be operated independently (with a closed fist—clear space around fountain
Elevator
- Mansion elevator is staff operated - no elevator needed for Dryden Theatre
Restrooms
- Accessible restrooms with pictograms used to identify restrooms (doesn’t include braille)
- Doorway to restroom is at least 32” clear
- Adequate maneuvering space for a person using a wheelchair
- All restroom doors equipped with accessible handles (less than 48” high)—stall door operable with a closed fist
- 36” wide path to all fixtures
- Accessible stall with grab bars behind and on the side of wall nearest to the toilet
- Toilet seat 17’-19’ high
- Faucet operable with closed fist
- Paper towel dispenser/hand dryer no higher than 48”
Contact
- Eliza Kozlowski, ekozlowki@eastman.org (585) 327-4860
