Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo) Accessibility

RoCo

Art gallery

Location

137 East Avenue Rochester, NY 14604

Manager

Bleu Cease

Accessible Approach/Entrance

• Entrance is at ground level
• Route of travel is slip resistant and at least 36”wide
• Objects can be detected by person with visual disability using a cane
• If parking in the East End Garage, cross at corner of East Avenue and Swan Street for best curb cuts

Parking and Drop-Off Areas

• Accessible parking space on East Avenue is closest to RoCo’s entrance on proper route
• Garage entrances note 6’10” (or 82”) vertical clearance – less than the 98” vertical clearance for lift-equipped vans
• Sign above garage entrance notes “Handicap spaces located on levels 1, 2 and 3”
• Accessible spaces are available in the East End Garage
   
  • Swan Street entrance offers seven (7) accessible spaces
     
    • Drop off with accessible path for paratransit users – enter Swan Street from East Avenue or from Main Street
     
    • Spaces are 8’ wide with 5’ wide access aisles - two spaces have an 8’ wide access aisle
     
    • Access aisles for van accessible spaces marked with hash marks
     
    • Automatic door and ramp on the south side of garage to exit onto Swan Street – ramp length 110”/height 4”
     
  • Main Street entrance
    
     
    • A minimum of fifteen (15) accessible spaces on three (3) levels – spaces are closest to exit (level 1) and elevator (levels 2 and 3)
       
      • Level 1 – (5) spaces near entrance – access aisles for van accessible spaces marked with hash marks
       
    • Drop off with accessible path for paratransit users – enter Swan Street from Main Street
• Accessible spaces marked with International Symbol of Accessibility

Entrance

• Main entrance is accessible (small, low-grade ramp)
• Main entrance door has at least 32” of clear opening with at least 18” of clear wall on the pull side of the door next to handle
• Threshold edge is accessible (1/4” high or less) yes
• Automatic door with push pad no higher than 48”
• Door handle to exit the lobby can be opened with closed fist

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

• No seating so space wide enough for wheelchairs throughout

Elevator

• No elevator - venue has only one level

Restrooms

• Fully accessible restrooms with pictograms used to identify restrooms
• Doorway to restroom is at least 32” clear with accessible handles; assistance might be needed to exit the restroom
• Adequate maneuvering space for a person using a wheelchair (approximately 6.5’)
• 36” wide path to all fixtures
• Accessible stall with grab bars behind and on the side of wall nearest to the toilet
• Stall door has twist knob (turn and twist)
• Toilet seat 18” high
• Faucet operable with closed fist
• Paper towel dispenser at 50”

Contact

• info@rochestercontemporary.org