Museum of Contemporary Art

220 E. Chicago Ave. (Cross Street: Mies van der Ro
Chicago, Il 60611
Phone Number: (312) 280-2660
www.mcachicago.org

Parking/Loading Zone

• Accessible loading zone
• Private parking lot with designated accessible spaces
• Note: Garage is run by InterPark, 220 E. Chicago, 312-985-2024
  • Accessible entrance from the garage is on the 2nd level, but one must call ahead to the museum to be admitted
  • Validate parking ticket at admissions to receive discount

Features for People with Hearing Loss

• Captioning of videos/films
• Strobe fire alarms in public areas
• Strobe fire alarms in restrooms
• Public phone with volume control
• Assistive listening system
  • Devices available from admission desk
• Elevator has visual indicators
• TTY public phone
  • Location - lobby near theatre

Features for People with Vision Loss

• Server will read caf? menu on request
• Height clearance at least 80"
• No undetectable protruding objects in path of travel
• Elevator has audible indicators
• Braille/Tactile Signage: elevator controls, hoistways, restrooms, emergency exits
• Interior Signage: large print, high contrast, non-glare
• Nearest grassy/dog relief area
  • Schulman Park, across street
• Information in alternate formats-Braille guides
  • Available from-admission desks
• Note: Magnifying glasses are also available at the admission desks

Accessible Entrance

• Level entry
• Door has at least 32" clearance
• 2 doors in series-adequate space between
• Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
• Automatic or push button door

Performance Space
MCA Theatre, lobby level

• Total Seats - 300
• Wheelchair Spaces - 4
• Location
  • Locations-front, both sides
• Note:
  • Patrons using wheelchairs are escorted by elevator to the accessible seating area
  • For larger groups, the lower rows of seats can be removed to create an area level with the stage that can accommodate 20 or more persons in wheelchairs
• Companion Seats
  • Moveable, alongside

Assistive Equipment for Guests with Physical Disabilities

• Wheelchair
• Available from cloakrooms

Interior Access

• Corridor/path of travel at least 36" wide
• Power-assist/push-button doors to restaurant

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

Accessible Facilities/Amenities

• Ticketing/Box Office-36" max. counter
• Information Counter-36" max.
• Brochure rack
• Public Phone-54" max. to top control for side approach
• Drinking Fountain
• Museum shop
  • 36" max. counter/ section
  • Space to turn/maneuver
  • Elevator just outside links ground and main floor shops
• Seating-benches without arms

Accessible Bar / Snack Bar

• Puck's Express
  • Counter service only
• Puck's At The MCA
  • Table service available
• Wheelchair accessible tables
  • Chairs with arms
  • Accessible restroom in or near the restaurant

Accessible Public Restroom

• Men's and Women's
• 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
• Stall door at least 32" clearance
• Stall door swings out or has clearance beyond door swing
• Grab bar behind and alongside toilet
• Lateral transfer space at least 30" wide
• Toilet height 17" to 19"
• Ambulatory stall-grab bars on both sides of toilet
• 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
• Latch operable with closed fist
• Easy grasp/lever handle or none
• Location-Lobby near theatre
• Notes:
  • Lobby restroom has 2 wheelchair stalls and 2 ambulatory stalls
  • A unisex accessible restroom, located in Puck's Express, lacks easy grasp/lever door handle and latch