Easy Access Springfield

Sleep Inn

The Sleep Inn is located off Route 4-Veterans' Parkway in southwest Springfield. Parkway Pointe shopping center is just across the street as well as a movie theatre and several restaurants. Internet access and continental breakfast are complimentary.

3470 Freedom Dr. (Cross Street: Lindberg Blvd.)
Springfield, Il 62704
Direct Reservation Number: (217) 787-6200
Reservation Fax: (217) 787-6200
Toll-Free Reservation Number: (877) 424-6423
www.sleepinn.com/hotel-springfield-illinois-IL133

Price Category: Budget

3 wheelchair adapted rooms, 2 with roll-in showers

Wheelchair adapted room types

• Standard
• Non-Smoking
• Smoking
• Connecting
• Ground Floor
• 1 Bed (queen)

Reservations/Customer Service

• Block accessible rooms when reserved
• Reserve adaptive equipment in advance

Shuttle

• No shuttle provided

Parking/Loading Zone

• Accessible loading zone
• Private parking lot with designated accessible spaces

Safety

• Written evacuation procedure for guest with disabilities
• Staff trained on how to evacuate guests with disabilities
• Guests with disabilities are flagged in computer
• Printout/list of guests with disabilities is created each day/shift

Features for People with Service Animals

• Nearest grassy/dog relief area
  • Location—Front and side of hotel

Features for People with Hearing Loss

• Strobe fire alarms in public areas/hallways
• Strobe fire alarms in accessible guest rooms - Bedroom only
• TTY for guest room
• TTY for staff
  • Location—Front desk, on request
• Visual alert for door
• Visual alert for phone
• Strobe smoke detector
• Vibrating alarm clock
• Volume control on guest room phones
• Visual indicators in elevator

Features for People with Vision Loss

• Orientation to public areas/guestroom
• Elevator has audible indicators
• Height clearance at least 80"
• No undetectable protruding objects in path of travel
• Braille/Tactile Signage: elevator controls, hoistways, guestrooms
• Interior Signage: large print, high contrast, non-glare
• Note:
  • Braille/tactile signage mounted on room doors

Accessible Entrance

• Level entry
• Door has at least 32" clearance
• 2 doors in series-adequate space between
• Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
• Easy grasp/lever handle or none
• Notes
  • Slope up from loading zone/patio
  • Outer door heavy

Lobby/Reception

• Note:
  • Clip board for check-in

Assistive Equipment for Guests with Physical Disabilities

• Shower bench, portable
• Mini-refrigerator on request
• Rollaway bed

Accessible Facilities/Amenities

• Ice Machine
• Vending Machines
• Breakfast room
  • Accessible tables, buffet 36" high or less
  • Staff willing/on hand to assist

Accessible Public Restroom

• Single Use/Unisex
• Location—Lobby
• Entry door at least 32" clearance
• Space in restroom to maneuver-5' by 5' or T-shaped space to turn
• Stall door at least 32" clearance
• Stall door swings out or 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
• Faucet controls automatic or lever type
• Latch operable with closed fist
• Notes:
  • Knob door handle
  • Sink blocks lateral transfer

Elevator

• Door clearance at least 36"
• Car size at least 54" x 80" with centered door or 54" x 68" with side door
• Elevator controls 54" or less

Guestroom 112

• Room near elevator/lobby
• Standard

Guestroom Bed Type/Features

• One queen bed
• Platform-type bed
• Bed Height 24"

Entry

• Door has at least 32" clearance
• Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
• Lever handles
• Door weight 5 lb. max
• Maneuvering clearance inside door 18" minimum
• Lowered peephole

Guestroom Features

• Space to maneuver/turn
• 36" path to all elements
• Window Opens
• Desk/table has 27" knee clearance
• Phone in reach of bed
• Lowered Controls: door locks, thermostat, electric sockets, light switches, iron/board
• No tight grasping/twisting: door locks, light switches, drawer pulls
• Notes:
  • No light by bed
  • Space alongside bed 32"-33"

Guest Bathroom

• Door has at least 32" clearance
• Door swings out/slides or has clearance beyond door swing
• Lever/easy grasp door handles
• Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
• Space to maneuver-5' by 5' or T-shaped space to turn
• Insulated sink pipes
• Faucet controls lever type
• Mirror 40" or less from floor or tilted
• Grab bar behind and alongside toilet
• Toilet height 17" to 19"
• Lowered amenities: hair dryer, robe hook, towels
• Roll-in shower
  • Level entry
  • No fold-down bench
  • Portable shower bench available
  • Controls are lever/easy grasp
  • Grab bars on 3 wallsNote:
  • Hand-held shower head—high and low positions

Other Guest Rooms

• Note:
  • Guest room #116, which was also audited, was identical except for having a tub shower and being a connecting room.