Easy Access Springfield

3141 Mercantile Drive (Cross Street: Wabash Ave.)
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 528-3456 or 800-326-3264
Office phone—(217) 793-6440
www.amctheatres.com

The ShowPlace 12 West, Springfield's newest and largest cinema, features stadium-style seating and high-back chairs. Its twelve theatres can accommodate between four and seven patrons in wheelchairs with their companions seated alongside. 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—15 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 and restrooms

Features for People with Vision Loss

• Orientation/escort to theatre—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
• Easy grasp/lever handle or none

Wheelchair Seating

• All 12 Theatres
• Fixed seating
• Wheelchair seating
  • Number of Spaces
    • Theatres 3, 6, 9, 12—4 spaces each
    • Theatres 4, 5, 10, 11—5 spaces each
    • Theatres 1, 7—6 spaces each
    • Theatres 2, 8—7 spaces each
  • Locations—In front of stadium seating
• Companion seating
  • Fixed, alongside
• Aisle seats with moveable/swing arms

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
• Seating—Lobby
  • Bench without arms
• Drinking Fountain
• Ticket Pick-Up Machine

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
• 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
• Note: Restrooms have open entry and two wheelchair stalls, one at each end