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Bloomington Convention Center West

302 S. College Ave., Bloomington, IN, 47403

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Overview

  • About View
    • The Bloomington Convention Center West building was originally constructed in 1923 as a Ford automobile assembly plant, and opened as the Monroe Convention Center in 1991. Today, the Bloomington Convention Center West building hosts conferences, conventions and meetings of all sizes in its 40,000 square foot space.
      The venue is currently undergoing an extensive expansion and renovation, and the Bloomington Convention Center East building is scheduled to open in February 2027.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: First floor: 6 conference spaces of roughly 1,000 square feet, as well as a larger 2,664 square feet space and a small meeting room.
      Second floor: 1,404 and 2,067 square foot conference spaces as well as the Great Room space of 9,398 square feet, which is detailed in this guide.
    • Free parking and WiFi are available.
    • View information on opening times.
  • Parking and Public Transportation View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of an elevator.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors.
    • The second floor can be accessed via stairway, elevator and escalator.
    • There is a multiple-stall restroom containing stalls with and without accessibility features available.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is an assistive listening system.
    • The assistive listening devices are located in the office. Contact your event's planner to request a device in advance, or phone the convention center.
    • You can borrow or rent the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
    • There is not a designated safe or quiet space.
    • The venue does not have a scent-free policy.
    • Drinking fountains are available.
    • For ADA accommodations questions or requests, please phone (812) 336-3681.

Parking

  • Parking View
    • The parking lot is located behind the hotel (larger section) and adjacent to the convention center (smaller, accessible parking only section).
    • The parking lot is open air/surface.
    • The surface consists of asphalt.
  • Accessible Parking Spaces View
    • There are 9 designated accessible parking spaces available.
    • The accessible parking spaces are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The accessible parking space width is 103 inches (2m 61.62cm) wide.
    • There is an adjacent marked access aisle to both sides.
    • The width of the adjacent marked access aisle is 103 inches (2m 61.62cm).
    • The adjacent marked access aisle extends the full length of the parking space.
    • The most accessible route from the designated accessible parking has step-free level access.
    • All 9 ADA parking spaces in the convention center parking lot are sufficiently large to be van accessible (space and access aisle at least 96 inches wide); however, only three of the spaces have designated van accessible signage.
  • Van Accessible Parking Spaces View
    • There are 3 designated van accessible parking spaces available.
    • The van accessible parking spaces are signposted.
    • The van accessible parking space width is 96 inches (2m 43.84cm).
    • There is an adjacent marked access aisle to one side.
    • The width of the adjacent marked access aisle is 96 inches (2m 43.84cm).
    • The adjacent marked access aisle extends the full length of the parking space.
    • The nearest designated van accessible parking space is 100 feet (30.48m) from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the designated van accessible parking has step-free level access and ramps/slopes.
    • The slope has a gradient of 1:11.
    • There is a step-free level resting area.
    • There is additional accessible parking in front of the hotel (not van accessible).
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Passenger Loading Zone View
    • There is a designated passenger loading zone available.
    • The designated passenger loading zone is located in the first two parking spaces next to the entrance.
    • There is not an adjacent marked access aisle for the passenger loading zone.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via a slope at the main entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the entry area and the interior linking corridor.
  • The main entrance is on the west side of the building adjacent to the parking lot.
    The convention center may also be accessed from inside the Courtyard Marriott hotel via double manual doors and the interior linking corridor.
  • The main entrance is signed as Monroe Convention Center.
  • The most accessible entrance gives access to the entry corridor that leads to the Convention Center West building to the left and to the Courtyard Marriott Hotel ahead and to the right.
  • To get to the convention center from the Courtyard Marriott hotel via the internal corridor:
  • Exit the double manual doors from the hotel into the linking corridor
  • approximately 20 feet ahead, turn left
  • approximately 40 feet ahead, turn right
  • proceed straight ahead for 40 feet to the interior entrance to the convention center.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • Single-occupant Restrooms with Accessibility Features View
    • There is one Men's and one Women's multi-stall restroom with an accessible stall on 1st floor. There is one additional Men's and one Women's multi-stall restroom with an accessible stall on the 2nd floor. The 2nd floor women's restroom is left hand transfer and the men's is right hand transfer.
  • Multiple-stall Restrooms with Accessibility Features View
    • The multiple-stall restroom with accessibility features is located on the first floor as well as one additional on the second floor.
    • These are separate male and female multiple-stall restrooms with accessibility features.
    • The transfer space within the multiple-stall restrooms with accessibility features varies between left hand transfer and right hand transfer.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in all restrooms.
    • The Bloomington Convention Center offers one lactation room with a refrigerator on the Main Floor. Contact the front Information Desk for more information.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written signage located on the wall (latch side).

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors.
  • The flooring is a mixture of hard and carpeted.
  • There is a low visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
  • There is background noise in this area that varies depending on the function/event .
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, fixed chairs with armrests, armchairs, couches and high stools.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • See additional accessibility information in the convention center's FAQs:https://www.bloomingtonconvention.com/venue-info/general-faqs/.

Entrance (west accessible entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the west side of the building adjacent to the parking lot.
  • There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a gradient of 1:14.
  • There are two sets of double automatic doors. Both sets of doors have automatic opener buttons at 33 inches high and only the right side doors open automatically. The second set of doors are to the left and 41 feet from the exterior entrance.
  • There is written signage located on the door and located on the wall (latch side).
  • There is a canopy or recess that provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 33 inches (83.82cm).
  • The doors are not heavy.
  • The doors have pull handles.
  • The width of the opening is 32 inches (81.28cm).
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • Only the right side of the double automatic doors opens automatically, but the other door is unlocked.
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • There is a push plate/sensor at a height of 33 inches (83.82cm).
  • The doors have pull handles.
  • The width of the opening is 35 inches (88.90cm).
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter the entrance.

Lobby

  • The lobby is approximately 15 feet (4.57m) from the second set of entrance doors, and 55 feet from the main exterior entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the lobby has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access to the desk.
  • The height of the desk is 42 inches (1m 6.68cm).
  • The lowered section of the desk is at a height of 29 inches (73.66cm).
  • There is background noise in this area that varies depending on the function/event .
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver (60 inches x 60 inches - 152cm x 152cm).
  • There are chairs with armrests, fixed chairs with armrests, armchairs, couches, bench seats and high stools in this area.
  • There are coffee tables and high tables in this area.
  • There are some tables suitable for wheelchair users (between 28 inches and 34 inches - 71cm and 86cm from the floor).

Cook Group Room - 1st Fl.

  • Location and Access View
    • The room surveyed is located to the left of the lobby area, in the West hallway.
    • The room surveyed is approximately 75 feet (22.86m) from the lobby.
    • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
    • There is Braille, tactile and written signage located on the wall (non-latch side).
    • There is step-free level access to enter.
    • There are double manual doors to enter the room.
    • The doors have a high visual contrast.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The doors are not heavy.
    • The doors have pull handles.
    • The width of the opening is 32 inches (81.28cm).
    • There are double doors, each with an opening of 32 inches.
  • Room Details View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver (60 inches x 60 inches - 152cm x 152cm).
    • The flooring is carpet.
    • The flooring is patterned.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • There are chairs without armrests in this room.
    • There are high tables and long tables in this room.
    • There are some tables suitable for wheelchair users (between 28 inches and 34 inches (71cm and 86cm) from the floor).
    • There is a portable assistive listening system that is not clearly signed.
    • The assistive listening system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.
    • Room configuration and furniture are adjustable to the needs of the event.

Restroom with Accessibility Features (1st Fl. - Female, multi-stall - Left hand transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is a female multiple-stall restroom.
    • The restroom surveyed is located on the first floor.
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 40 ft. from the lobby area.
    • The most accessible route to the restroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the restroom.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written signage located on the wall (latch side).
    • The door into the restroom opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is not heavy.
    • The door has a push bar.
    • The width of the restroom door opening is 32.5 inches (82.55cm).
    • The door into the stall opens outwards and has a low visual contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The door is not heavy.
    • The door has no handle.
    • The width of the stall door opening is 34.5 inches (87.63cm).
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 60 inches (1m 52.40cm) x 66 inches (1m 67.64cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 39 inches (99.06cm) (from the side of the toilet bowl to the wall or permanent obstruction).
    • There is an automatic flush on the wall above the water tank.
    • There is a horizontal grab bar on the rear wall and on the side wall.
    • The horizontal grab bars have a medium visual contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • There is a vertical grab bar on the side wall.
    • The vertical grab bar has a medium visual contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The toilet seat is 19 inches (48.26cm) from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall-mounted toilet paper dispenser that can be easily reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet paper dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet paper dispenser is 21 inches (53.34cm) from the floor.
    • The sink is 34 inches (86.36cm) from the floor.
    • The sink faucet type is sensor.
    • There is a soap dispenser that is not wall-mounted.
    • There is a wall-mounted paper towel dispenser.
    • The paper towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The paper towel dispenser is 41 inches (1m 4.14cm) from the floor.
    • There is a wall-mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 37 inches (93.98cm) from the floor.
    • There is a full-length mirror.
    • The stall has a wastebasket and a sanitary products receptacle.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 60 inches (1m 52.40cm) x 62 inches (1m 57.48cm) from the floor.
    • The baby changing station when in use is at a height of 39 inches (99.06cm) from the floor.
    • The baby changing station does not obstruct the turning space.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Elevator (USA)

  • The elevator is located to the left of the lobby.
  • The elevator surveyed is approximately 63 feet (19.2m) from the lobby.
  • The most accessible route to the elevator has step-free level access.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are 1st and second floors.
  • The elevator has a turning space of 30 inches x 48 inches (76cm x 122cm) in front of it.
  • The external elevator control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external elevator controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user (between 15 inches - 48 inches (38cm - 122cm)).
  • The weight limit for the elevator is 2500 lbs.
  • The elevator door has a medium visual contrast.
  • The elevator door opening width is 42 inches (1m 6.68cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 52 in. wide x 81 in. deep.
  • The internal elevator control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal elevator controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user (between 15in - 48in (38cm - 122cm)).
  • Internally the elevator has: a visual floor indicator and railings.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The elevator does not have an audible floor indicator.

Stairway (USA)

  • The stairway surveyed is located immediately to the left of the second set of entrance doors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are the 1st and 2nd floors.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The height of the handrails is 35 inches (88.90cm).
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the highest step is 7 inches (17.78cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 12 inches (30.48cm).
  • Lighting levels vary due to the presence of large glass panels/windows.
  • From the bottom, there are 22 steps to the landing and an additional 5 steps to the top.

Escalators (USA)

  • The floors which are accessible by escalator are 1st and 2nd floors.
  • The escalator steps are clearly marked.
  • The foot (bottom) and head (top) of the escalator are clearly marked.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Great Room Exhibit Space - 2nd Fl.

  • Location and Access View
    • The room surveyed is located on the 2nd floor .
    • The room surveyed is approximately 43 feet (13.11m) from the elevator.
    • The most accessible route to the room has an elevator.
    • There is Braille, tactile and written signage located on the wall (latch side) and located above the door.
    • There is step-free level access to enter.
    • There is an opening without doors to enter the room.
    • The doors are permanently held open.
  • Room Details View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver (60 inches x 60 inches - 152cm x 152cm).
    • The flooring is carpeted.
    • There is a low visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • There are chairs without armrests in this room.
    • There are high tables and long tables in this room.
    • There are some tables suitable for wheelchair users (between 28 inches and 34 inches (71cm and 86cm) from the floor).
    • There is a portable assistive listening system that is not clearly signed.
    • The assistive listening system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
    • There is background noise in this room that varies depending on the function/event .
    • Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.
    • Room configuration and furniture are adjustable to the needs of the event.