Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection - Charlottesville, VA

Question: Does your facility recommend calling ahead to reserve accessible seating and/or services?

Answer: Yes

Question: If someone needs to inquire about or arrange accommodations, how should they get in touch with your business?

Answer: call 434-244-0234, or email kluge-ruhe@virginia.edu

Question: If applicable, can you call ahead to schedule a separate tour/experience for people with disabilities?

Answer: Yes

Answer: depends on the disability

Question: Do people with disabilities/seniors receive a discount on any services?

Answer: My service is free

Question: Is your website and/or mobile app accessible?

Answer: Yes, both

Question: Are there accessible parking spots within 100ft of the venue's entrance?

Answer: Yes

Answer: park in the brick parking space next to the ADA ramp.

Question: If yes, how many?

Answer: 12

Question: If yes, is at least one spot van accessible?

Answer: Yes

Question: Is there valet parking?

Answer: No

Question: What kinds of accessible, fixed-route public transportation are available?

Answer: The following accessible, fixed-route public transportation options are available:

• Bus

Question: Does the facility offer any wheelchairs and/or scooters for patrons' use?

Answer: Yes

Answer: one wheelchair is available, there is no fee and no reservations are needed for it.

Question: Are there sidewalks/paths leading to your business location?

Answer: Yes

Question: Are the sidewalks/paths leading to the venue even?

Answer: Some

Answer: the paths/sidewalks are laid brick. most areas are smooth and even but a few areas are a little more rough.

Question: Are the sidewalks/paths leading to the venue steep?

Answer: None

Question: If there are sidewalks/paths within the venue (such as an amusement park or concert venue), how much of them are even?

Answer: All

Question: If there are sidewalks/paths within the venue, how much of them are steep?

Answer: None

Question: Do the sidewalks leading to the venue have curb cuts at all major points of crossing or entrance?

Answer: Some

Question: Do major intersections around the venue have crosswalk signals with auditory cues?

Answer: N/A - please explain

Answer: there are no intersections nearby.

Question: Is there ramp access to the venue OR is the entrance flat enough so that someone using a wheelchair, walker, etc. would not need a ramp?

Answer: Yes

Answer: there is ramp access.

Question: Does the main entrance's threshold have a lip?

Answer: N/A - please explain

Answer: the main entrance is accessible by stairs only. the ADA entrance's threshold has a small lip.

Question: Are there stairs leading to the main entrance?

Answer: Yes

Question: Are the stairs steep?

Answer: No

Question: How many steps are there?

Answer: 5

Question: Is there a wheelchair lift, ramp, or other accessible option that patrons could use instead of the stairs?

Answer: Yes

Question: Does the venue have multiple floors/levels?

Answer: No

Answer: there are two levels to the building, but the upstairs is not accessible to the public, and so is irrelevant.

Question: Is there an alternate entrance for mobility aid users?

Answer: No

Question: Is there a button to slow rotation speed of the revolving door?

Answer: No

Question: Does the revolving door have a width of at least 36 inches?

Answer: No

Question: Do all doors have push plates/other automatic door openers?

Answer: None

Question: For doors without an automatic option, do they open with less than or equal to five pounds of pressure (either by passing the fist test or using a pressure gauge)?

Answer: Some

Answer: exterior doors do not meet this standard, interior doors do.

Question: Are all doors at least 36 inches in width?

Answer: Some

Answer: exterior doors are 36 inches or more in width. the interior doors separating galleries are double-doors that, when both are open, are wider than 36 inches. these doors can remain open if needed during your visit; there are magnetic doorstops.

Question: Is the location well-lit in at least 50% of the main area? (in order for people to read lips, see signs, etc.)

Answer: Always

Question: Is the environment particularly stimulating in any of the following areas?

Answer: The environment is particularly stimulating in the following areas:

• Touch (Is there a variety of different surfaces, interactive elements, etc.?)
• Sight (Is there a variety of colors, patterns, moving parts, etc.?)
• Additional Information: Usually there is a touch station available, but it is currently closed due to COVID19. Degree of sight stimulation varies based on the exhibitions currently on display.

Question: Do you offer “sensory friendly” events where lighting, volume, etc. are adjusted and patrons may get up to walk, jump, sing, etc.?

Answer: No

Question: Does your venue have an area for sensory de-escalation?

Answer: No

Question: Are there Braille options in the following areas?

Answer: There are no braille options.

Question: Do any audio/visual materials include the following?

Answer: Some or all audio/visual materials include the following:

• Closed Captions

Question: Does your business allow or use products that create smoke? (e,g, cigarettes, incense, hookah)

Answer: Never

Question: Does the venue have public restrooms?

Answer: Yes

Question: If the restroom has a door to enter, is there a push plate/other automatic door opener?

Answer: No

Question: Does the restroom door open with less than five pounds of pressure (either by passing the fist test or using a pressure gauge)?

Answer: Yes

Answer: Both public bathrooms are accessible, but neither have push plates.

Question: Does the restroom have at least one stall with grab bars?

Answer: Yes

Answer: both restrooms have grab bars.

Question: Does the restroom have at least one roll-under sink with insulated plumbing?

Answer: Yes

Answer: both restrooms have roll-under sinks; the plumbing is half-insulated in one restroom and fully-insulated in the other.

Question: Are the hand drying and soap facilities low enough for someone using a wheelchair to reach?

Answer: Yes

Question: Does at least one stall have a shelf inside?

Answer: No

Answer: There is a window sill within arm's reach of the hallway public restroom, which could serve as a shelf.

Question: If there are bathing facilities, is there at least one roll-in shower?

Answer: My venue does not have bathing facilities

Question: If there are bathing facilities, is a shower chair available?

Answer: My venue does not have bathing facilities

Question: Does the restroom have an emergency pull cord?

Answer: No

Question: Does at least one toilet have a seat 17 or more inches from the ground?

Answer: Yes

Answer: Both restrooms have seats that are 17 or more inches from the ground.

Question: Does the bathroom have a footstool that a customer could use to get onto the toilet seat?

Answer: Yes

Question: Is there a footstool near the sink that someone could use to reach the soap, faucet, and hand drying facilities?

Answer: Yes

Question: Is there a single stall bathroom? (gender neutral, family, etc.)

Answer: Yes

Answer: both restrooms are single-stall and gender neutral.

Question: If the venue has temporary restroom facilities (Ex: Porta Potties), is at least one wheelchair accessible?

Answer: My facility does not have temporary restroom facilities

Question: Does your business serve or offer food?

Answer: No

Question: Does your facility indicate the following common food allergens?

Answer: The facility does not indicate any food allergens.

Question: Does your business offer lodging?

Answer: No

Question: If requested, is there a place where patrons can store refrigerated medications?

Answer: Yes

Question: Does the venue have electrical outlets available to the public? (for blending food, plugging in medical devices, etc.)

Answer: No

Question: Is there at least one table between 28 and 34 inches high with 27 inches of knee clearance (such as in restaurants, cafés, etc.)?

Answer: My venue does not have tables

Question: Is there at least one table between 28 and 34 inches high with 27 inches of knee clearance that ALSO has four legs at each corner instead of a central column?

Answer: My venue does not have tables

Question: Is there at least one employee fluent in American Sign Language available at all times?

Answer: No

Question: If the facility offers childcare services, are the workers experienced with children who have disabilities? Please explain.

Answer: We do not offer childcare services.

Question: Is your business able to accommodate patrons who may need a place to sit, such as in lines, waiting for services, etc.?

Answer: Yes

Answer: Please request a chair (with or without a back) from the front desk attendant by calling or emailing in advance.