The Little Theatre and Café
1929 movie theater with a casual café.
Location
240 East Avenue #100 Rochester, NY 14604
Manager
Derek Reis
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
Ramps
- Ground-floor entrances
Parking and Drop-Off Areas
- Adequate accessible parking spaces available: on-street accessible parking on East Avenue and Winthrop Street; 4 spaces in parking lot off Winthrop Street
- 8’ wide space with 8’ wide access aisle and 98” of vertical clearance; available for lift-equipped van; 2 spaces in parking lot off Winthrop Street
- Access aisle part of accessible route to accessible entrance (East Avenue and Winthrop Street sidewalks)
- Accessible space closest to accessible entrance (Café parking off Winthrop Street is most convenient)
- Accessible space marked with International Symbol of Accessibility
Entrance
- Main entrance and Café entrance are accessible
- Entrance doors have at least 32” of clear opening
- At least 18” of clear wall on the pull side of door, next to handle
- Threshold edge is accessible
- Door handle no higher than 48”; assistance might be needed to open door (not automatic)
- Theatre 1 entrance also available via The Little’s Winthrop Street lot
Rooms and Spaces
- Aisles and pathways to materials and services at least 36” wide
- 18” clearance when using the double door
- 5’ circle or T-shaped 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: N/A (no fixed seating in the Café)
- Spaces for wheelchair seating distributed throughout
- Café: No fixed seating which allows for rearranging
- Theater 1: 2 spaces (small)
- Theater 5: Along back row
- Counters for tickets and concessions accessible with a 36” wide section and free space in front of no less than 30” x 48”
- Items easily in reach on the counter (i.e. napkins, straws, etc.)
- Water fountain spout no higher than 36” and can be operated independently (with a closed fist) – clear space around fountain
Elevator
- Theatre 1 elevator allows access to the main floor along with the downstairs lounge/restroom area
Restrooms
- Fully accessible restrooms (women)
- Accessible restrooms (men)
- Pictograms used to identify restrooms (doesn’t include braille)
- Doorway to restroom is at least 32” clear
- All restroom doors equipped with accessible handles
- Adequate maneuvering space for a person using a wheelchair (6.5’)
- 36” wide path to all fixtures
- Stall doors operable with closed fist
- 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 and paper towel dispensers not higher than 44”
Contact
- Derek Reis: (585) 258-0400
