Easy Access Springfield

2945 S. Dirksen Pkwy. (Capital City Shopping Center)
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 528-3456 or 800-326-3264
Office phone—(217) 529-9448
www.amctheatres.com

Showplace 8 East is located at the north end of the Capital City Shopping Center, convenient to the hotel zone along S. Dirksen Parkway. The number of wheelchair spaces in its eight theatres ranges from one to six, with a companion seat alongside approximately half. Assistive listening devices are available on request.

Admission

• Please check website for current pricing and discounts

Parking/Loading Zone

• Accessible loading zone
• Private parking lot—2 designated accessible spaces

Features for People with Service Animals

• Natural surface/grassy dog relief area
  • Location—next to parking lot

Features for People with Hearing Loss

• Assistive listening system
  • Headsets available from box office
• Strobe fire alarms in public areas

Features for People with Vision Loss

• Orientation/escort to theatre—on request
• Braille/Tactile Signage—restrooms
• Interior Signage—large print
• Height clearance at least 80”
• No undetectable protruding objects in path of travel

Accessible Entrance

• Level entry
• Door has at least 32" clearance
• Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
• 2 doors in series—adequate space between
• Easy grasp/lever handle or none

Wheelchair Seating

• All 8 Theatres
• Fixed seating
• Wheelchair seating
  • Number of Spaces
    • Theatres 5-8—1 space each
    • Theatre 3—4 spaces
    • Theatres 1, 2, 4—6 spaces each
  • Locations
    • Rear—All
    • Two additional spaces near front—Theatres 1, 2, 4
• Companion seating
  • Fixed, alongside—1 to 3 per theatre

Assistive Equipment for Guests with Physical Disabilities

• None

Interior Access

• Corridor/path of travel at least 36" wide

Elevator

• None
• All facilities on one level

Accessible Facilities/Amenities

• Ticketing/Box Office—36" max. counter
• Drinking Fountain

Accessible Bar / Snack Bar

• Counter service only
• Counter/buffet 36" max.

Accessible Public Restroom

• Men's and Women's
• Location
  • Lobby
• Access symbol identifies facility
• Entry door at least 32" clearance
• Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
• Space in restroom to maneuver-5' by 5' or T-shaped space to turn
• Wheelchair stall 60" by 58"/60" minimum
• Stall door at least 32" clearance
• Stall door swings out
• Grab bar behind and alongside toilet
• Lateral transfer space at least 30" wide
• Toilet height 17" to 19"
• Roll under sink with knee clearance at least 27" high and 30" wide
• Insulated sink pipes
• Towels/soap/vending within reach—48" or less from floor
• Latch operable with closed fist
• Easy grasp/lever handle or none
• Note: A second set of restrooms is located near the rear of the building near the other exit