North Country Center for Independence
Accessibility
Accessibility takes many forms. Parking your car, getting to the front door or just entering a building are just a few. Business owners should be well aware of the needs of people with disabilities because they are potential customers. Simply look around your area and ask yourself, how would a person with a mobility disability park there car and get to my shop? Is there a designated parking space for them and is it as close as possible to the front door? Will they have to mount a curb to get to my shop? Is my front door easy to access and open?
Sample of information we can help you with:
Doors
32" minimum clear width.
48" plus, width of door swinging into space clear width for two doors in a series.
1/2" maximum threshold height.
48" maximum height for door handles, pulls, latches, locks, and other operating devices - must be operable with a closed fist.
3 seconds minimum sweep (closing) period.
5 lbf maximum opening force for interior hinged, sliding, or folding doors.
Opening force for exterior doors reserved (probably will be 8.5 lbf)
Fire doors to have minimum opening force allowed by appropriate authority.
Automatic and power-assisted doors to comply with ANSI/BHMA A156.100-1985.
Restaurants and Cafeterias
5%, but not less than one, of fixed tables are to be accessible.
Counters and bars are to have an accessible area, 60" long.
36" wide clear accessaisle to be provided to accessible seating.
Food service liines to be 36" minimum wide, 42" preferred; tray slides mounted maximum 34" high.
Tableware and condiment areas to be within reach ranges.
Vending machines and other equipment to have operable parts wihin reach ranges.
The links below provide more information on making homes and community buildings more accessible. Contact John Farley, Accessibility Consultant for more information or assistance, including site visits to identify possible accessibility improvements.
Accessible North Country ... find and report on accessibility of local businesses.
ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines ... complete standards for accessible building design.
ADA Tax Credits and Deductions ... information on how businesses can claim tax credits and deductions for work they do to improve accessibility.
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North Country Center for Independence
102 Sharron Avenue
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Open Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
518-563-9058 Phone & TTY
518-563-0292 Fax
The North Country Center for Independence receives funding from:
The NYS Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities, Resource Center for Independent Living, United Way of the Adirondack Region, Clinton County Office for the Aging, Concepts of Independent Choices, New York State Medicaid, Plattsburgh City School District / 21st Century Learning Centers, the Northeast Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center, Stewarts Shops, Mountain Lake PBS, Northeast Public Radio, as well as civic organizations and individual donors throughout the North Country.
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Updated: 7 / 15 / 10
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