Easy Access Springfield

425 .S. College St. (Cross Street: Edwards)
Springfield, IL 62701
217-524-6620

Located across the street from the Illinois State Capitol, this visitors center offers convenient, free parking and information on the various buildings that make up the Capitol Complex—the State Capitol, Archives, Library, Museum and state office buildings. There are also brochures on attractions statewide and Illinois-related exhibits. The center's theatre screens a 20-minute, captioned video on the Capitol. One can also borrow a wheelchair or enjoy a brown bag lunch at one of the accessible picnic tables.

Hours

• Mon-Fri: 8am-4:30pm
• Closed Sat, Sun and holidays

Admission

• Free

Parking/Loading Zone

• Private parking lot—designated accessible spaces
  • Entrance on Edwards east of College St.
  • Bus parking behind the center with curb cut at the south end
• Note: Staff will also call security at parking lots within the Capitol Complex to see if accessible spaces are available

Features for People with Service Animals

• Natural surface/grassy dog relief area
• Location—outside entrance

Features for People with Hearing Loss

• Print information—brochures on Capitol Complex
• Captioning of video
  • A Tour of the Capitol Building
• Strobe fire alarms in public areas and restrooms

Features for People with Vision Loss

• Orientation to visitor center—on request
• Braille/Tactile Signage—restrooms
• Interior Signage—large print, high contrast, non-glare
• 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
• Automatic or push button door

Assistive Equipment for Guests with Physical Disabilities

• Wheelchair
• Available from—Information Desk
• Note: Borrower must fill out and sign agreement and return chair to the Visitor Center. One wheelchair is also available at the Tour Desk in the Capitol.

Interior Access

• Corridor/path of travel at least 36" wide

Elevator

• None
• Facilities on one level only

Accessible Facilities/Amenities

• Information Counter
• Brochure rack
• Seating—bench
• Drinking fountain
• Covered picnic tables on north side of building

Exhibits

• On accessible route
• Space to approach/view/maneuver
• Wall hung displays 54" to center line
• Labels are viewable from seated position

Performance Space

• Visitor Center Theatre
• Fixed seating
• Wheelchair seating
  • Number of Spaces—Numerous
  • Locations—Ends of rows
• Companion seating
  • Fixed, alongside

Accessible Public Restroom

• Men's and Women's
• Location
  • North side of building
• 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 in but has clearance beyond door swing
• 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
• Mirror 40" or less from floor or tilted
• Towels/soap/vending within reach—48" or less from floor
• Faucet controls automatic or lever type
• Easy grasp/lever handle or none
• Note: Restrooms have push button doors