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Our Accessibility Features

We ensure a welcoming and accessible environment for all guests. Our main entrance allows easy access without the need for stairs, and the path to the restaurant is stable, firm, and slip-resistant, catering to individuals with visual impairments. We offer non-slip ramps, door handles operable with a closed fist, and aisles between seating that accommodate at least 36 inches of space for easy navigation. Our seating is thoughtfully distributed throughout the dining area, with table tops height-adjusted for wheelchair accessibility. Additionally, we provide an accessible public restroom to cater to all our guests' needs, ensuring a comfortable and inclusive dining experience.
  • Restaurant Accessibility Features
    • Main entrance that does not require the use of stairs
    • Route to the restaurant is of travel stable, firm and slip-resistant
    • All objects protruding into the route of travel be detected by a person with a visual disability using a cane
    • Ramps non-slip
    • Door handle operable with a closed fist
    • Aisles between fixed seating (other than assembly area seating) at least 36 inches wide
    • Wheelchair seating distributed throughout the dining area
    • Tops of accessible tables or counters are between 28 and 34 inches high
    • Accessible public rest room
    • Signs at inaccessible rest rooms that give directions to accessible ones
  • Website Accessibility

    Accessibility Statement for Waterview

    Date: 6/4/2024
    This is an accessibility statement from Waterview

    Measures to support accessibility

    Waterview takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of Waterview:
    • Employ formal accessibility quality assurance methods.

    Conformance status

    The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Waterview is fully conformant with WCAG 2.2 Level AA. Fully conformant means that the content fully conforms to the accessibility standard without any exceptions.

    Feedback

    We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Waterview. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on Waterview:
    • Phone: (312) 836-5000
    • Business Address: 350 W Wolf Point Plaza Floor 15, Chicago, Illinois 60654

    Compatibility with browsers and assistive technology

    Waterview is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:
    Waterview is not compatible with:
    • Older web browsers: Content may not function correctly on older versions of web browsers that lack support for modern web standards, HTML5 features, or CSS3 properties. Examples: Internet Explorer 6-8, and versions of Firefox, Safari, or Chrome no longer supported by the creators (typically up to two previous versions).
    • Non-standard browser configurations: Uncommon browser configurations, such as highly customized settings, extensions, or experimental features, may conflict with certain web content or accessibility tools.

    Technical specifications

    Accessibility of Waterview relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:
    • HTML
    • CSS
    • JavaScript
    These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

    Limitations and alternatives

    Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Waterview, there may be some limitations based on third party entities that are providing data into the site. Please contact us if you observe an issue.

    Assessment approach

    This website was assessed for accessibility by the following approaches:
    • Self-evaluation at site launch
    • External evaluation: a recurring automated check via API providing tests for WCAG 2.2 specifications. Ongoing testing was conducted on: 10/03/2024; 09/04/2024; 08/02/2024; 07/02/2024; 06/07/2024

    Date

    This statement was created on 9 February 2024 using the W3C Accessibility Statement Generator Tool.