JCC: Fireside Lounge Accessibility

Fireside Lounge at the JCC

The JCC Fireside Lounge offers an intimate setting with cafe-style seating. Perfect for storytelling/spoken word, comedy, small music acts, interactive shows, etc. The space has carpeting and a gas fireplace at the end wall for a charming ambiance. It is considered semi-private as it is partially open to the JCC Main Street. (Pipe and drape will be erected for a visual separation. It is fully wheelchair accessible with an ADA compliant bathroom nearby.

Location

1200 Edgewood Avenue Rochester, NY 14618

Manager

Ralph Meranto

Accessible Approach/Entrance

Venue is at ground level
Route of travel not requiring use of stairs and is at least 36” wide
Stability of route of travel (slip resistant, stable, firm)
Objects can be detected by person with visual disability using a cane
Curb cuts at drives, parking lot and drop-offs

Parking and Drop-Off Areas

Accessible spaces closest to the entrance with accessible aisles
Drop off with accessible path for paratransit users to entrance
Parking lot with 20 van accessible spaces available
- Spaces are 8’ wide with minimum 8’ wide access aisles
- Accessible spaces marker with hash marks
Accessible spaces marker with International Symbol of Accessibility

Entrance

Main entrance accessible (no stairs)
Entrance doors have at least 32” of clear opening
At least 18” of clear wall on the pull side of the door, next handle
Threshold edge accessible (1/4” or less)
Door handle no higher than 48” and operable with a closed fist (can be opened with 5 lbs. of less pressure)
Automatic opener available

Rooms and Spaces

Aisles and pathways to materials and services at least 36” wide
5’ circle of T-shaped space for turning a wheelchair completely
Obstacles are cane-detectable in circulation paths through public areas
All doors in public spaces with a least 32” clear opening with at least 18” of clear wall space

Seats, Tables, and Counters

Seating and tables can be rearranged as needed
Chair seats are 17” wide x 16” deep x 17” tall

Restrooms

Accessible restrooms:
- One single person restroom
- Women’s room with one accessible stall
- Men’s room with one accessible stall
Pictograms used to identify restrooms (doesn’t include braille)
Doorway to restroom is at least 32” clear
Restroom door equipped with accessible handles
Adequate maneuvering space for a person using a wheelchair (at least 5’ x 5’ clear of the door swing)
36” wide path to all fixtures
Stall doors operable with a closed fist
Grab bars behind and on the side of wall nearest the toilet
Toilet seat less than 19” high in the single person restroom; seat in stalls in women’s and men’s rooms at 20”-21” high
Faucet operable with a closed fist
Soap dispenser no higher than 44” in the single person restroom
Paper towel dispensers not higher than 44”