Easy Access Springfield

700 N. Fourth St. (Cross Street: Union St.)
Springfield, IL 62702
217-523-2631
www.springfieldart.org

The Springfield Art Association has promoted and supported the visual arts in Greater Springfield for more than 95 years. In addition to the Edwards Place historic home (see separate listing under Historic Sites) which it was deeded in 1914, the Association maintains and operates a School of Art with workshops and classes for youth and adults, an extensive Art Library and a Gallery of Art. Each year the Gallery hosts four to six exhibitions featuring national, regional and local artists working in either fine arts or fine crafts. The exhibitions range from the traditional to the contemporary and also draw from the SAA permanent collection. Artworks by SAA students and faculty are also exhibited throughout the year. For details on the current show and upcoming events such as lectures or film screenings, visit the SAA website.

Hours

• Mon-Fri: 10am-5pm
• Sat: 10am-3:00pm
• Closed Sun
• Note: There are intervals between shows when the gallery is closed so call or check the website before visiting.

Admission

• Free

Parking/Loading Zone

• Accessible loading zone
• Private parking lot—designated accessible space

Educational Programs

• Type—Art classes
• Ages served—Children, youth, adults
• Disabilities served—All, no special programming

Features for People with Service Animals

• Natural surface/grassy dog relief area
  • Location—Outside SAA entrance

Features for People with Hearing Loss

• None

Features for People with Vision Loss

• Staff on hand to assist
• Braille/Tactile Signage—restrooms
• 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
• Note: Main entry door is heavy and has a latch that may be inaccessible. A door bell is provided to summon assistance. The entrance to the classroom area is past the arch to the right of the main entrance and has an accessible manual door.

Assistive Equipment for Guests with Physical Disabilities

• None

Interior Access

• Corridor/path of travel at least 36" wide

Elevator

• None

Accessible Facilities/Amenities

• Information Desk—36" max.
• Seating—chairs with arms in library
• Drinking Fountain

Exhibits

• On accessible route
• Space to approach/view/maneuver
• Freestanding cases 36"-39" max.
• Wall hung displays 54" to center line
• Labels are viewable from seated position

Accessible Public Restroom

• Unisex/Single Use
  • Men's and Women's
• Location
  • Next to Art Gallery
• 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
• Door swings in but has clearance beyond door swing
• Grab bar behind and alongside toilet
• Toilet height 17" to 19"
• Roll under sink with knee clearance at least 27" high and 30" wide
• Insulated sink pipes
• Mirror 40" or less from floor or tilted
• Towels/soap/vending within reach—48" or less from floor
• Faucet controls automatic or lever type
• Latch operable with closed fist
• Easy grasp/lever handle or none