Accessible New York Restaurant Tool

1. Accessible New York
Restaurant Rating Tool
Question Yes No
1. Is the entrance accessible (36”)? Is it the same as the
entrance for people without disabilities? Is the ramp at
the proper slope (12”:1”)?
2. Is the bathroom accessible?
3. Is the service area for people with disabilities the same
as for people without disabilities? Are the aisles wide
enough for a wheelchair (36”)?
4. Are menus available in accessible formats, i.e. Braille,
large print, or voice-recorded? If not, does the manager
indicate that a server would help by reading the menu
to the person?
5. Are service personnel friendly to and knowledgeable
about people with disabilities?
6. Are there accessible features for people with hearing
impairments? (i.e. TTY Telephone devices; flashing
fire alarms; closed captioning for televisions in hotels
and bars; ASL interpreters available)
7. Are there accessible features for people with visual
impairments? (i.e. Braille menus, hotel directories,
etc.; Raised letter signage, screen reader software on
computers, etc)
8. Are there accessible features for people with
intellectual disabilities? (i.e. quiet spaces for
individuals with autism, icons accompany written
signs/menus for people with learning disabilities, etc.)
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