- Need a firm, stable outdoor route of travel, at least 44 inches wide, connecting to any bleachers or viewing benches that have integrated or adjacent seating with comparable view and site lines.
- All bleachers should have at least one hard, level, clear space, at least 36 inches wide by 48 inches deep (36 inches wide by 60 inches deep preferred) to accommodate wheelchairs in the middle or at least one or both ends. Spaces at both ends and/or middle are preferred giving users more choices for viewing and integration.
- Don’t forget to include access to coaching areas or trophy presentation areas.
More Information
- U.S. Department of Justice’s Americans with Disabilities Act (2010) Standards for Accessible Design
- Washington Administrative Code 51-50-1101
Examples
Depth of Wheelchair Spaces in Assembly Areas
Width of Wheelchair Spaces in Assembly Areas
