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Overview

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• About View
  • Constellation offers audiences world-class theater and film. Each theatrical season features a mix of original plays and musicals, established works, family-friendly classics, and shows for young audiences. Constellation offers programs in several locations, with the main venue being the John Waldron Arts Center.
  • Facilities available in the venue include: The Waldron Arts Center venue featured in this guide has two performing arts spaces - The Rose Firebay Theater and the Whikehart Auditorium - as well as a three visual arts galleries.
  • The facility is newly renovated and now features a full-service lobby, lounge, and box office.
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• Parking and Public Transportation View
  • The venue does not have its own parking facilities.
  • There is on-street accessible parking spaces, on-street standard parking and a public parking garage nearby.
  • The nearest parking garage is located 105 W 4th St, Bloomington, IN 47404.
  • View information on Fourth Street Parking Garage (opens new tab) .
  • The nearest bus station is Bloomington Transit Bus Station (7, 14).
  • The nearest bus stop is 4th & B-Line Trail (4W).
  • The nearest bus stop is College Ave. & Third St. (4W).
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel usinghttp://www.bloomingtontransit.com/ (opens new tab).
  • Venue event schedule can be viewed online athttps://seeconstellation.org/events/
  • Information on sensory-friendly performances can be viewed online at:https://seeconstellation.org/events/?category=kids.
  • Additional venue accessibility information can be viewed online athttps://seeconstellation.org/box-office/accessibility/.
• 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.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: The Educational Gallery on the ground level.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and manual doors with doorknobs.
  • Floors 1, 2, M, 3 can be accessed via elevator.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is an assistive listening system.
  • The assistive listening devices are located at the Box Office in the main lobby.
  • Documents are available in the following formats: large print (on request).
  • A drinking fountain is available.
  • Constellation offers select sensory-friendly performances in its Constellation for Kids series.
  • Wheelchair seating may be reserved when purchasing tickets online, by phone, or in person. Constellation staff guides patrons to their reserved wheelchair and companion seats.
  • Assisted listening devices are available at the Box Office and may be picked up at the time of the performance.
  • Patrons must leave an ID at the Box Office when borrowing assisted listening devices, which will be returned to them when the device is returned.
  • Patrons may choose from an audio receiver compatible with headphones or a T-coil receiver that can be synched with some hearing aids.

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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free and level.
• There is step-free access to all areas of the building, which includes the use of elevators and ramps.
• The building has two main entrances: 4th Street (step-free, accessible) and Walnut Street (sloped and stepped).
• The 4th Street accessible entrance is signed "Waldron Arts Center" on a black and white canopy above the entrance. The Walnut Street entrance has a vertical, black and white banner to the left of the entrance that reads, "John Waldron Arts Center".
• The 4th Street accessible entrance gives access to the 1st floor lobby area. To the left are the elevators, ahead and to the left is the Rose Firebay Theater, straight ahead are steps, to the right is a ramp leading down to the Educational Gallery and Constellation Meeting Room.
• The S. Walnut Street entrance has 3 steps and leads into a foyer. The foyer has steps leading up to the Main Lobby and down to the Educational Gallery.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: There is a two-section, gentle ramp to get from the 1st floor to the Educational Gallery and Constellation Meeting Room on the ground level.
• Access throughout may include narrow corridors/walkways, manual doors and manual doors with doorknobs.
• 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 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, chairs without armrests, armchairs, couches and bench seats.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.
• All areas of the building may be accessed equally by steps or by elevator.
  Tickets for wheelchair spaces may be purchased specifically, and Constellation staff guides patrons to those reserved seats.

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Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

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• Multiple-stall Restrooms with Accessibility Features View
  • The multiple-stall restrooms with accessibility features are located on the mezzanine and 3rd floors.
  • The transfer space within the multiple-stall restrooms with accessibility features varies between left hand transfer and right hand transfer.
  • The mezzanine level restrooms have some accessibility features, while the 3rd floor restrooms provide the most space for wheelchair users.
• Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the male and female restrooms on the 3rd floor.

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Entrance (4th St. accessible entrance)

• This entrance is located on 4th Street near the intersection with S. Walnut Street.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess that provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• The door is easy to open.
• The door has a lever handle.
• The width of the opening is 2ft 11in (91cm).
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter the entrance.

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Rose Firebay Theater (1st floor)

• This is a theater.

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• Location and Access View
  • The room surveyed is located on the 1st floor across the lobby from the 4th Street entrance.
  • The room surveyed is approximately 22ft (7m) from the 4th Street entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is no signage on or near the entrance.
  • 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 easy to open.
  • The doors have a doorknob.
  • The width of the opening is 4ft 9in (145cm).
  • The theater doors are held open before shows.
• Room Details View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • The following areas have stepped access: tiered seating.
  • There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver (60in x 60in - 1525mm x 1525mm).
  • The flooring is hard.
  • The flooring is shiny in some areas.
  • There is a low visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • There is tiered seating with no handrails at the steps.
  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • The designated spaces for wheelchair users are located in the first row of seating on the floor level.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • A companion can sit beside you or directly behind you.
  • There is space for a service animal to rest.
  • There are chairs without armrests in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • Lighting levels in the theater are adjusted before, during and after performances.
  • Assisted listening devices are available at the Box Office and may be picked up at the time of the performance.
  • Patrons must leave an ID at the Box Office when borrowing the devices, which will be returned to them when the device is returned.
  • Patrons may choose from an audio receiver compatible with headphones or a T-coil receiver that can be synched with some hearing aids.

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Educational Gallery (ground floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • The room surveyed is located on the ground floor.
  • The room surveyed is approximately 32ft (10m) from the 4th Street accessible entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the room has ramps/slopes.
  • The ramp has a gradient of 1:16.
  • There is a step-free level resting area.
  • The width of the ramp is 4ft 9in (147cm).
  • The ramp has handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The height of the handrails is 2ft 9in (85cm).
  • There is an opening without doors to enter the room.
  • The width of the opening is 4ft 9in (147cm).
• Room Details View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver (60in x 60in - 1525mm x 1525mm).
  • The flooring is hard.
  • The flooring is shiny in some areas.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • There is space for a service animal to rest.
  • There are bench seats in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Constellation Meeting Room (ground floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • The room surveyed is located on the ground floor off the Educational Gallery.
  • The room surveyed is approximately 52ft (16m) from the 4th Street entrance.
  • The room's signage is above the door only.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp to enter.
  • The ramp has a gradient of 1:16.
  • There is a step-free level resting area.
  • The width of the ramp is 4ft 9in (145cm).
  • The ramp has handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The height of the handrails is 2ft 9in (85cm).
  • There are double manual doors to enter the room.
  • The doors has a high visual contrast.
  • The doors opens towards you.
  • The doors are easy to open.
  • The doors have doorknobs.
  • The width of the opening is 4ft 7in (142cm).
• Room Details View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver (60in x 60in - 1525mm x 1525mm).
  • The flooring is a mixture of hard and carpeted.
  • The flooring is shiny in some areas.
  • There is a low visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • There is space for a service animal to rest.
  • There are chairs without armrests and armchairs in this room.
  • There are long tables in this room.
  • All tables are suitable for wheelchair users (between 28in and 34in - 710mm and 860mm from the floor).
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles and a sink.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • The Meeting Room can be used free-of-charge by nonprofit organizations anytime during regular business hours.
  • Email [email protected] or more information and to reserve.
  • Room capacity: 25
  • Amenities in the room include:
    - 8 tables on wheels that can be easily re-configured
    - 12 large cushioned armchairs on wheels, with additional smaller chairs available upon request
    - TV with HDMI Connection, with dongle available for mulit-port connectivity
    - OWL 3 Hybrid work tool that features a 360-degree tracking camera, speaker, and microphone for video meetings
    - Kitchenette area with sink, toaster, and a large counterspace.

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Elevator

• The elevator surveyed is approximately 9ft (3m) from the 4th Street accessible entrance.
• The most accessible route to the elevator has step-free level access.
• The floors which are accessible by this elevator are 1, 2, M, 3.
• The elevator has a turning space of 30in x 48in (760mm x 1220mm) in front of it.
• The external elevator control buttons have Braille markings and a medium visual contrast.
• All of the external elevator controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user (between 15in - 48in (380mm - 1220mm)).
• The elevator door has a medium visual contrast.
• The elevator door opening width is 3ft 5in (106cm).
• The internal dimensions of the elevator are 6ft 6in width x 4ft 3in depth (200cm x 132cm).
• The internal elevator control buttons have 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 (380mm - 1220mm)).
• Internally the elevator has: a separate door to exit and railings.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lobby and Box Office (2nd floor)

• The lobby is located on the second floor.
• The most accessible route to the lobby has an elevator.
• There is step-free level access to the desk.
• The height of the desk is 3ft 6in (107cm).
• The desk has glazed screens that may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
• There is background noise in this area that varies depending on the function/event .
• The flooring is carpeted.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• The Box Office has a glass ticket window with a cutout at the bottom for transactions.
  There is an amplified intercom system on both sides of the glass.
  Assisted listening devices may be borrowed at the Box Office window.
• There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver (60in x 60in - 1525mm x 1525mm).
• There is space for a service animal to rest in the seating area.
• There is seating in the adjacent Waldron Lounge.

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Waldron Lounge (2nd floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • The seating area surveyed is located off the Main Lobby on the 2nd floor and is called the Waldron Lounge.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access to enter.
  • The Waldron Lounge is a space for socializing before performances. At every public performance, there is beverage and snack service offered in the lounge.
    The Waldron Lounge may also be reserved for private events.
  • There is an opening without doors to enter.
• Seating Area Details View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver (60in x 60in - 1525mm x 1525mm).
  • The flooring is hard.
  • The flooring is shiny in some areas and patterned in some areas.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • There is space for a service animal to rest.
  • There are chairs with armrests, armchairs, couches, bench seats and wide chairs with armrests in this area.
  • There are coffee tables in this area.
  • There are some tables suitable for wheelchair users (between 28in and 34in - 710mm and 860mm from the floor).
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • The height of the bar/concession stand is 47.5 in.
  • There is a card reader for payment at the bar.
  • Couches and chairs in the lounge range from 15.5 in. to 18.5 in.

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Rosemary P. Miller Gallery (2nd floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • The room surveyed is located off the Lobby on the 2nd floor.
  • The room surveyed is approximately 32ft (10m) from the 2nd floor elevator.
  • The most accessible route to the room has an elevator.
  • The room's signage is above the door only.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter.
  • The gallery is divided between two rooms connected by an interior opening. The width of the interior opening is 29 in.
    Each gallery room has an entrance off the Lobby.
    The gallery room closest to the elevator is sometimes referred to as the Treasury Gallery.
  • There is a single manual door to enter the room.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 3ft 3in (100cm).
• Room Details View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver (60in x 60in - 1525mm x 1525mm).
  • The flooring is hard.
  • The flooring is shiny in some areas.
  • There is space for a service animal to rest.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Whikehart Auditorium (3rd floor)

• This is a theater.

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• Location and Access View
  • The room surveyed is located directly across from the elevator on the 3rd floor.
  • The room surveyed is approximately 16ft (5m) from the 3rd floor elevator.
  • The most accessible route to the room has an elevator.
  • The room's signage is on the wall (non-latch side) and above the door only.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • 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 easy to open.
  • The doors have doorknobs.
  • The width of the opening is 4ft 7in (140cm).
  • The auditorium doors are held open before shows.
• Room Details View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: tiered seating.
  • There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver (60in x 60in - 1525mm x 1525mm).
  • The flooring is hard.
  • The flooring is shiny in some areas.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
  • There is tiered seating with no handrails at the steps.
  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • The designated spaces for wheelchair users are located in the first row of seating on the floor level.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • A companion can sit next to you or directly behind you.
  • There is space for a service animal to rest.
  • There are chairs without armrests in this room.
  • Lighting levels in the theater are adjusted before, during and after performances.
  • Assisted listening devices are available at the Box Office and may be picked up at the time of the performance.
  • Patrons must leave an ID at the Box Office when borrowing the devices, which will be returned to them when the device is returned.
  • Patrons may choose from an audio receiver compatible with headphones or a T-coil receiver that can be synched with some hearing aids.

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Spotlight Gallery (3rd floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Spotlight Gallery is a 3rd floor hallway gallery that connects the North and South stairway landings.
  • The most accessible route has an elevator.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter.
  • There are double manual doors to enter.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 4ft 7in (142cm).
• Area Details View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver.
  • The flooring is carpeted.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Restroom with Accessibility Features (3rd floor - Multi-stall, Female - Left hand transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The restroom surveyed is a female multiple-stall restroom.
  • The restroom surveyed is located on the 3rd floor across from the auditorium and next to the elevator.
  • The restroom surveyed is approximately 16ft (5m) from the 3rd floor elevator.
  • The most accessible route to the restroom has an elevator.
  • There is step-free level access into the restroom.
  • The room's signage is on the door only.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the restroom door.
  • The door into the restroom opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door has no handle.
  • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
  • The door into the stall opens outwards and has a low visual contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the stall door opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The overall dimensions are 4ft 9in x 4ft 5in (146cm x 137cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
  • The lateral transfer space is 2ft 4in (72cm) (from the side of the toilet bowl to the wall).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab bar on the rear wall and on the side wall.
  • The horizontal grab bars have a high visual contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The toilet seat is 1ft 6in (46cm) 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 2ft 6in (77cm) from the floor.
  • The sink is 2ft 10in (88cm) from the floor.
  • The sink faucet type is lever-style.
  • There is a wall-mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 3ft 4in (104cm) from the floor.
  • There is a wall-mounted paper towel dispenser.
  • The paper towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The paper towel dispenser is 4ft 5in (135cm) from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a mirror above the sink/counter top with its bottom edge within 40in (1000mm) maximum from the finish floor.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The stall has a sanitary products receptacle.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 4ft 7in (140cm) from the floor.
  • The baby changing station when in use is at a height of 3ft 1in (94cm) 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.

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Stairway ("Red Carpet" main stairway)

• The stairway surveyed is located inside the S. Walnut Street entrance (1st floor to 2nd floor), continuing from the 2nd floor Lobby to the 3rd floor.
• There are permanently held open doors to access the stairwell.
• The floors which are accessible by stairway are the 2nd and 3rd floors.
• There are 15 steps between floors.
• There are no handrails.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the highest step is 7in (18cm).
• The minimum tread depth is 1ft 0in (31cm).
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• These two stairways have a red carpeted stripe down the center, contrasting with white sides.
• The stair treads in all sections have a 2-in. overhang or lip, which may cause a trip hazard.
• There are 12 steps from the Walnut St. entrance to the lobby.
• The red carpet stripe on the first stairway continues the length of the 2nd floor Lobby and leads to the second stairway.
• The second stairway has 15 steps to a landing. There are handrails on both sides of this stairway at a height of 31 in.
• At the landing, the red carpet stripe ends and is replaced by dark gray carpeting.
• At the landing, the stairway splits into a left section (south) and a right section (north). Each section has 10 steps leading to the 3rd floor. There is a handrail at 31 in. on the wall side of each section.
• On the 3rd floor, the left and right sections are connected by the Spotlight Gallery.

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Entrance (S. Walnut St. stepped entrance)

• This entrance is located on South Walnut Street.
• There is stepped access at the entrance.
• There are 3 steps.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The height of the handrails is 3ft 1in (94cm).
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are unmarked.
• The height of the highest step is 7in (19cm).
• The minimum tread depth is 1ft 0in (33cm).
• The sidewalk in front of the steps is sloped. The stairs form a semi-circle, with the first step on the right/uphill side of the stairs being almost flush with the pavement.
• There is a sign to the left of the entry doors with an arrow pointing left and the words, "Use 4th Street for ADA Entrance".
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not 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 10in (149cm).
• The doors have a medium visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double manual doors.
• The second set of doors are permanently held open.
• The doors have pull handles.
• The doors have a medium visual contrast.
• There is stepped access as you enter the entrance.
• There are 12 steps.
• There are no handrails.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• There are also stairs that lead downstairs to the Educational Gallery at this entrance.