Attraction

JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY “STUDY FOR ART AND WORLD CULTURE”     
540-568-6150                 
For library hours: 540-568-6921
Carrier Library, JMU, Harrisonburg, VA  22807
On Rte 11, South Main Street, Harrisonburg, Va.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  Art and artifacts from worldwide collections donated to library, e.g.  African masks, clay pottery, tribal ornaments etc.

PARKING:  4 designated accessible parking spaces.  Located at Wilson Hall, 600 yards from library.  Parking space 10 ft. wide.  Accessible aisle 6 ft. wide.  RV parking.

TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION:  Cement walk.  Paths accessible to persons with mobility impairments.  Length of paths 150 ft.

ENTRANCE:  Main double doors to JMU Carrier Library on street level.  Automatic doors, 35 in. wide.

PUBLIC REST ROOMS:  At exhibit entrance.  Doors 32 in. wide, open in.  Turns to enter.  21in. wide stall doors open out.  16 in. toilet seat height, 10 in. between commode and wall.  Sink height 31 in.  Wrapped pipes.  Rest rooms are identified by a raised figure with pants or skirt on door to designate men or women. 

PUBLIC TELEPHONE:  Located at entrance.  Lowered phones. 

SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing impairments, written scripts are available.
For guests with visual impairments, signs are printed with a contrasting background. 

FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES:   400 ft. from library to snack shop, which is accessed by ramp.  Table height 28 in.  Aisles between tables vary in width.  Tables located inside and outside.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Tours are self guided - no assistance available.  Low lighting to preserve art.

 

Lodging

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS                                 540-433-9999
Fax:  540-433-9494                                    www.hiexpress.com/harrisonburgva.com
3325 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA  22801
I-81 exit 243, turn right at the stop light - hotel immediately on the right.
PARKING:  4 designated accessible parking spaces in front of parking lot near sidewalk.  Parking space 8 ft. wide.  Accessible aisle 5 ft. wide.  Nearby ramps well marked.
ENTRANCE: In front of building.  Automatic doors.
FACILITIES:  1 step from the lobby to the  meeting rooms, and 2 steps to other public rooms.  Swimming pool.  Portable ramp available.  Lowered drinking fountains.  Luggage handling available.  Signage printed in contrasting colors with raised and recessed lettering.  Non-smoking rooms available.  Increased wattage lighting in guest rooms and meeting rooms.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS:  1st floor off the lobby.  Doors 36 in. wide.  No turns to enter.  Accessible stall with handrails.  17 in. between commode and wall.  Sink height 33 in.  Wrapped pipes.  Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions.  Unisex or companion assisted rest rooms available.  Rest rooms identified by raised figures with pants or skirt on the door to designate men or women.
ELEVATOR:  Off lobby, serving all levels.  Door width 42 in.  Control buttons 41 in. high.  Elevator car is 81 in. by 56 in.  Buttons braille and raised.  Door stays open 8 seconds.  Audible floor change signal.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE:  Wheelchair accessible phone located 1st floor - off lobby.   Numbers recessed.  Amplified headsets.
ACCOMMODATIONS:  4 wheelchair accessible rooms, located 1st floor, each with king-size bed.  Cots available.  Bed on a frame with no obstruction beneath.  Unnecessary furniture removed upon request.  60 inch circular clear space in room and in bath.  Bathroom door is 36 in. wide.  Grab bar in tub.  Roll-in showers.  Hand held shower heads.  Sink 33 in. high.  Wrapped pipes.  Handrail with the toilet.  19 in. toilet seat height.  Wheelchair can be parked beside the toilet for a lateral transfer (32 in. min.)  Room numbers with braille and raised markings.  Large digit display alarm clocks.  Smoke alarm with flashing light.  TTY.  TTY connected to front desk.  Phone flasher, knock light.  Closed captioned TV or decoder.  Lever handles on doors.  Closet rods wheelchair height.  Lowered peep holes, light switches and thermostats.  Extended drapery rod pulls. 
RESTAURANT:  6 tables for guests in wheelchairs located in Great Room.  Aisle width between tables is 40 in.  Continental breakfast.
SAFETY PROCEDURES:  Wheelchair guests routinely assigned to first floor rooms.  Front desk personnel made aware of guests with disabilities, and their type, in case of emergency.  Staff will personally assist guests with disabilities in the event of emergency.

 

HOLIDAY INN                                                  540-433-2551
Fax: 540-434-0523
1400 East Market Street, Harrisonburg, VA  22801
Exit 247A off I-81
PARKING:  4 wheelchair accessible parking spaces.
ENTRANCE:  1 exterior step, 6 in. in height.  Entry doors open in easily.
FACILITIES:  Luggage handling and non-smoking rooms available.  There is increased wattage lighting in dining and meeting areas.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS:  In lobby.  No turns to enter.  Accessible stall has doors opening in, and handrails.  Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions.
ELEVATOR:  Located in east wing and tower wing, serving all levels.    
PUBLIC TELEPHONE:  Wheelchair accessible phone.
ACCOMMODATIONS:   2 wheelchair accessible rooms, each with 1 King-size bed, on first floor.  Unneeded furniture can be removed on request.  60 in. circular clear space in room and  bathroom.  Bathroom door is 36 in. wide.  Wheelchair accessible toilet is 19 inches high with room for lateral transfer.  Grab bar in tub.  Hand held shower heads.  Room phones with large numbers.  Amplified phones.  Flashing light smoke alarm.  TTY.  Phone flasher.  Door knock light.  Closed captioned TV or decoder.  Lowered light switches, peep holes and thermostats.  Lever handles on doors.  
RESTAURANT:  All tables accessible for guests in wheelchairs.   
SAFETY PROCEDURES:  Guests in wheelchairs routinely assigned to first floor rooms.  Front desk personnel made aware of guests with disabilities, and their type, in case of emergency. 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Accepted credit cards: AE, MC, V, DS, CB and DC.  Check-in 3PM, check-out noon. 

 

MASSANUTTEN RESORT HOTEL                 540-289-9441
Fax: 540-289-4951                                  www.massresort.com
P. O. Box 1227, Harrisonburg, VA  22801
PARKING:  1 wheelchair accessible parking space.
ENTRANCE:  At check-in facility.  Glass entry doors, 36 in. wide, open in and out with clearly marked lever handle located 36 in. above floor.   
FACILITIES:  Lowered drinking fountains.  Non-smoking rooms.  Increased wattage lighting in meeting areas.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS:  At guest registration, restaurant, Le Club and Conference Center.  Doors are 36 in. wide, open in and out.  Turns to enter.  Accessible stalls have 30 in. wide doors opening in and out, and handrails.  19 in. toilet seat height, and 18 in. between commode and wall.  Sink height is 29 in.  Pipes are wrapped.  
PUBLIC TELEPHONE:  Wheelchair accessible phone.  Amplified phone.  TTY.
ACCOMMODATIONS:  Some wheelchair accessible rooms offer double beds, some offer Queen-size beds, each on a frame with no obstructions beneath.  Sleep sofa available.   Unneeded furniture can be removed.  60 in. circular clear space in room and in bath.  Sill at bathroom door 3/4 in. high.  Bathroom door is 36 in. wide.  Wheelchair accessible toilet is 19 inches high with room for lateral transfer.  Grab bar in tub.  Hand-held shower heads.  Roll-in shower.  Sink is 29 in. high, pipes wrapped.  Handrail with toilet.  Some room numbers with braille, some with recessed markings.  Room phones with raised or recessed numbers.  Smoke alarm with flashing light.  Amplified phones.  Room light flashes when phone rings.  Closed captioned TV or decoder.  Lever handles on doors.  Lowered closet rods, light switches, thermostat and peepholes. 
STAFF TRAINING:  Ski area and lodge staff trained through seminars and materials provided by the National Ski Area Association.  Instructors and volunteers follow the Professional Ski Instructors of America Adaptive Teaching Model and other progressions as defined by National Handicapped Sports.
RESTAURANT:  There are 38 tables for guests in wheelchairs, in two rooms.  Table height is 29 in.  Aisle width between tables is 48 in.   
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Accepted credit cards:  V, MC, AE and DS.  Check-in 4PM, check-out 10AM.  Cable TV and pool.  All children 12 and under stay free.  Massanutten Adaptive Ski School (MASS) is an educational organization dedicated to promoting alpine skiing instruction for people of all ages with a variety of physical disabilities.  For more information on the MASS program call 800-207-6277.

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