The Focus Theater
Sibley Square Entrance: 260 East Main Street
Focused on providing Rochester with the performances, classes and community we have striven to cultivate since 2017
Seats 92 plus multiple handicapped spots
Location
260 E. Main Street Rochester, NY 14604
Third Floor - Suite 3100
Manager
Roger Sutphen
Accessible Approach/Entrance
- Route of travel not requiring use of stairs
- Stability of route of travel (slip resistant)
- Route of travel 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
- Sidewalk leads up to the entrance for ease of access.
Parking and Drop-Off Areas
- There are two parking garages attached to the building
- St. Joe’s Parking Garage: 72 N. Clinton Avenue. 4-5 accessible with appropriate signage and clear routes to the elevators
- Mortimer Street Ramp Garage: 25 N Clinton Avenue; free parking on evenings and weekends
- Van accessible spaces with minimum of 8’ wide access aisles with hash marks and 98” of vertical clearance for life equipped vans
- Drop off accessible path for paratransit users
- Accessible spaces marked with International Symbol of Accessibility
- Additional paid street parking available with curb cuts
- Parking spaces within 50 yards of the entrance
Entrance
- Entrance doors have at least 32” of clear opening
- At least 18” of clear wall on the pull side of the door, next to handle
- Threshold edge is accessible with edge 1/4” high or less
- Door handle no higher than 48” and can be used independently with a closed fist
- Additional entrance to building off of Franklin Street
Rooms and Spaces
- Aisles and pathways to materials and services at least 36” wide
- 18” clearance when using double door
- 5’ circle or T-shaped space for turning a wheelchair completely
- Obstacles cane-detectable in circulation paths through public areas
Seats, Tables, and Counters
- Aisles between fixed seating at last 36” wide
- Spaces for wheelchair seating distributed throughout with companion seating
- Counters for tickets and concessions accessible with a 36” wide section and free space in front no less than 30” x 48”
- Water fountain spout no higher than 36” and can be operated independently with a closed fist - clear space around fountain
Elevator
- Access to all levels
- Call buttons no higher than 42”
- 60” diameter circle or t turn with shut doors
- Car controls no higher than 48” with emergency controls no higher than 35”
- Audible tones to determine floors passed
- Visual cues on the elevator and vestibule indicating floor and direction of elevator
Restrooms
- Accessible restrooms
- Pictograms used to identify restrooms (includes braille)
- Doorway to restroom at least 32” clear
- Restroom doors equipped with accessible (handles (operable with a closed fist and 48” high or less)
- Adequate maneuvering space for a person using a wheelchair
- 36” wide path to all fixtures
- Grab bars behind and on the side of wall nearest to the toilet
- Toilet seat less than 19” high
- Faucet operable with closed fist
- Soap dispenser no higher than 44”
Contact
Roger Sutphen at fringeatfocus@gmail.com
