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JL Waters Adventure Outfitters

109 N. College Ave. , Bloomington, IN, 47404

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Access Guide

Overview

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
  • The following areas have stepped access: downstairs (canoes, kayaks, accessories, camping, and climbing gear).
  • Access throughout may include narrow corridors/walkways.
  • The flooring is a mixture of hard and carpeted.
  • The flooring is shiny in some areas.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: stools.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The store's main aisles are 40 in. wide. Narrower areas between 23-27 in. wide are common between clothing racks and display tables
    There are always staff members available to provide assistance with reaching items.

Restrooms and Fitting Rooms Available

  • The venue does not have restrooms available for customers.
  • Fitting Rooms View
    • The venue has fitting rooms available for customers.
    • Standard fitting rooms are located on the right side of the store, between the apparel and the luggage.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located 109 N. College Avenue.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are two sets of double entry/exit doors on either side of the store's large display window. Either set may be used for entering and exiting.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess that provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors are easy to open.
  • The doors have pull handles.
  • The width of the opening is 4ft 6in (139cm).
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • Each of the entry doors has a clear width of only 27 inches, but both doors are unlocked and usable when the store is open.
    Staff members always assist customers by holding open the second door when needed. This provides ample space for customers using mobility devices.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter the entrance.

Checkout Counter

  • The checkout counter area is located at the front of the store near in between the two entrances and exits.
  • The checkout counter area is approximately 9ft (3m) from the entrance and exit.
  • The most accessible route to the checkout counter area has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access to the checkout counter.
  • The counter has windows that may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The height of the checkout counter is 3ft 4in (103cm) from the floor.
  • There is not knee clearance of at least 27in and is not toe clearance of at least 9in.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • The flooring is a mixture of hard and carpeted.
  • The flooring is shiny in some areas.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver (60in x 60in - 1525mm x 1525mm).

Display Cases, Apparel and Gift Sections

  • Location and Access View
    • Directly ahead upon entering the store.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • The store's main aisles are 40 in. wide. Narrower areas between 23-27 in. wide are common between clothing racks and display tables
      There are always staff members available to provide assistance with reaching items.
  • Area Details View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces and narrow corridors/walkways.
    • There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The flooring is a mixture of hard and carpeted.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • There are stools in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Some apparel racks area moveable to create more spaces between them as needed.
      Locked cases near the front of the store containing sunglasses, knives, and jewelry must be opened by the staff located in those sections.

Fitting Rooms

  • The all-gender fitting room was surveyed.
  • The fitting room surveyed is located on the right side of the store, between the apparel sections and the travel and luggage section.
  • The fitting room surveyed is approximately 100 from the from the store entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
  • The room's signage is on the door.
  • The door signage is written text.
  • There is step-free level access to enter.
  • There is a curtain to enter the fitting room.
  • The curtain has a medium visual contrast.
  • The door has no lock.
  • The width of the opening is 3ft 1in (94cm).
  • The fitting room on the right is slightly larger at 37 in. wide.
    The fitting room on left side has an opening of 35 in.
  • The fitting room surveyed is the largest fitting room.
  • The dimensions of the room are 3ft 1in x 4ft 3in (94cm x 132cm) and it does not have a 5ft x 5ft (152.5cm x 152.5cm) turning space.
  • There is not space for a wheelchair user to maneuver.
  • Features in the fitting room include: a chair or stool, a full-length mirror and a clothing hook/s.
  • There is not a bench, stool or chair that is at a suitable height for transferring (between 17in (430mm) - 19in (485mm)).
  • There is a low visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are not adjustable.
  • The flooring is carpeted.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the seat.

Camping Accessories and Fly Fishing Sections

  • Location and Access View
    • The camping accessories and fly fishing section are toward the rear of the store on the main level, between the fitting rooms and the footwear.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • Area Details View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces and narrow corridors/walkways.
    • There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The flooring is a mixture of hard and carpeted.
    • The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The store's main aisles are 40 in. wide. The area around the fly fishing display is too narrow in some places for a wheelchair to pass.
      The racks of camping supplies have sufficient aisle space for a wheelchair to pass between them.
      There are always staff members available to provide assistance with reaching items.

Footwear Section

  • Location and Access View
    • The footwear section is at the rear of the store along the back wall. There is an additional adjacent running shoe section to the left of the main footwear section.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access and narrow corridors/walkways.
  • Area Details View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include narrow corridors/walkways.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The flooring is a mixture of hard and carpeted.
    • There are bench seats in this area.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Bench seats with open space next to them and stools are available in the footwear section for fitting and trying on shoes and boots.

Stairway (to paddle sports, climbing and camping section)

  • The stairway surveyed is located halfway through the store off the right main aisle.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are lower level where the paddle sports, climbing and camping section is located.
  • There are 13 steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The height of the handrails is 2ft 10in (87cm).
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the highest step is 10in (26cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 11in (28cm).
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The bottom step in the stairway is 10 in. tall, and all other steps are 7.75 in. tall.
    There is a sensor that alerts staff when customers go downstairs so that staff may be available to serve them.

Paddle Sports, Climbing and Camping Equipment Section (lower level)

  • Location and Access View
    • On the lower level of the store.
    • The most accessible route has steps.
    • 88
    • There are 13 steps with wooden hand rails on both sides. See the stairway section of this guide for full details.
  • Area Details View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include narrow corridors/walkways.
    • There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver (60in x 60in - 1525mm x 1525mm).
    • The flooring is carpet.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • There are chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Staff will bring any equipment displayed on the lower level to the main level so that customers may view and purchase it without having to use the stairs.