Mobility Accessibility Checklist

Public Transit

• Is the public transit station wheelchair accessible? 
• Is there an accessible route to the building from the stop?

Building Entrances

• Is there an accessible front entrance?
• If there are stairs at the main entrance, is there also a ramp or lift present?
• Do inaccessible entrances provide signage to the accessible entrance?
• Is the international symbol of accessibility provided at the accessible entrance?
• Is the accessible entrance kept unlocked?
• Is the entrance door at least 32 inches wide?
• Does the accessible entrance provide direct access to the main floor, lobby, or elevator?

Entrance Door Handles

• Is there 18 inches of clear wall space on the pull side of the door, next to handle?
• Can door handle be operated with one hand without grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist? 
• Is it door handle no higher than 48 inches?

Mats and Ramps

• Are door mats less than 1 inch high and secured to the floor at all edges?
• Do ramps longer than 6 feet have handrails on both sides?
• Are the handrails sturdy and between 34 and 38 inches high?
• Is the width between handrails a minimum of 36 inches?
• Is the ramp firm, stable and non-slip and designed to prevent water buildup on the surface?
• If the ramp changes direction, is there a 5 foot by 5 foot landing provided?
• Is there a level landing located at the top and bottom of the ramp?

Outdoor Infrastructure

• Is there an accessible route between accessible buildings?
• Are grates designed to allow wheelchair access?

Indoor Infrastructure

• Are all public spaces on an accessible path of travel?
• Is there a 5-foot circle or a T-shaped space for a person using a wheelchair to reverse direction?
• Are all aisles and pathways to all goods and services at least 36 inches wide?
• Is carpeting low-pile, tightly woven, and securely attached along edges?
• Are elevator call buttons in the hallway no higher than 42 inches?
• Can the wheelchair lift be used without assistance?
• Are drinking fountain spouts no higher than 36 inches?
• Do drinking fountains have clear knee space of at least 27 inches? 

Other Mobility Accessibility Concerns

• Are there chairs designated and labeled for individuals who use assistance when walking (crutches, canes)?
• Are ushers correctly trained to ask those with disabilities if they need assistance? [Assistance is determined by the individual, not by the usher].