Writers & Books is fully wheelchair accessible. If you have any questions or requests for special services please email us at accommodation@wab.org. Please see the details below from our accessibility audit, detailing our accessible features.
Accessible Approach/Entrance
- Lift access from entrance
- Route of travel is slip resistant and at least 36 in wide
- Objects can be detecting by person with visual disability using a cane
- Curbs have curb cuts at drives, parking, and drop off
Parking and Drop-Off Areas
- 1 accessible parking space available, with 8-foot-wide access aisle and 98 inches of vertical clearance
- Accessible space is closest to accessible entrance on proper route
- Accessible space marked with International Symbol of Accessibility
Entrance
- Main entrance is accessible (back entrance)
- Lift gives an alternative to main entrance stairs
- Alternate accessible entrance can be used independently (but only to exit)
- Entrance door has at least 32 inches of clear opening with at least 18 inches of clear wall on the pull side of door, next to handle
- Threshold edge is accessible
- Door handle no higher than 48 inches and operable with closed fist
Rooms and Spaces
- Aisles and pathways to materials and services at least 36 inches wide
- 5-foot space for turning a wheelchair completely
- Obstacles are cane-detectable in circulation paths through public areas
If you would like to make a request for any special accommodation, please email us at accommodation@wab.org at least 10 days prior to any event or workshop.
Seats, Tables, and Counters
- Aisles between fixed seating at least 36 inches wide: N/A (no fixed seating)
- Spaces for wheelchair seating distributed throughout: N/A (no fixed seating; allows for rearranging, 1 designated wheelchair space)
Vertical Circulation
- Lift to main level with elevator access
- Elevator
Call button in hallway no higher than 42 inches
Restrooms
- Fully accessible restrooms with pictograms used to identify restrooms (includes braille)
- Doorway to restroom is at least 32 inches clear with accessible handles
- Adequate maneuvering space for a person using a wheelchair (approximately 6.5 ft)
- A 36-inch-wide path to all fixtures
- Accessible stall with grab bars behind and on the side of wall nearest to the toilet
- Stall door operable with closed fist
- Faucet operable with closed fist