JCC: The Ballroom Stage Accessibility

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The Ballroom Stage at the JCC

The JCC Ballroom is our newest indoor performance space. This flexible space for intimate plays/performances, cabaret shows, spoken word events and acoustic music events.

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

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”

Contact

  • centerstage@jccrochester.org or (585) 461-2000 ext. 235

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