The Theater @ Innovation Square
The Theater @ Innovation Square will be an all-encompassing venue for performing arts, community engagement, esports, and so much more.
Location
131 Chestnut Street Rochester, NY 14604
Manager
Karl Stabnau
Accessible Approach/Entrance
- Venue is at ground level so no ramps present
- Route of travel not requiring use of stairs and is at least 36” wide
- Stability of route of travel (slip resistant)
- Objects can be detected by person with visual disability using a cane
Parking and Drop-Off Areas
- On-street parking on Chestnut Street
- Drop off with accessible path for paratransit users on Broad Street
- Parking garage below the theater under construction
- Alternate garage parking available at Midtown Garage (110 S. Clinton Avenue; phone: 585-295-9500 with questions)
- Entrances at S. Clinton Avenue, Court Street and E. Broad Street
- 6’ vertical clearance
- Map of garage on page 2: https://www.buckprop.com/wp-content/uploads/Midtown-Garage-Information.pdf
- Accessible spaces marked with the marked with International Symbol of Accessibility
Entrance
- Main entrance 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 accessible (1/4” or less)
- Door handle not operable with a closed fist; assistance needed to open door (not automatic)
Rooms and Spaces
- Aisles and pathways to materials and services at least 36” wide
- 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
- Spaces for wheelchair seating distributed throughout
- Companion seats alongside wheelchair seating
- 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
- Call buttons no higher than 42”
- Car accommodates 60” diameter circle or t-turn with shut doors
- Car controls no higher than 48” with emergency controls no higher than 35”
- Hoist way signs at both jams with braille, raised characters and tactile
- Visual cues on the elevator and at the vestibule indicating floor and direction of the elevator
Restrooms
- Accessible restroom on the orchestra level
- 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 (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
- info@theaterais.com or (585) 281-4893
