Experience Inclusive Hospitality at Wayfinder Newport
We strive to provide an excellent experience for all our guests – including those with sight, hearing, and other disabilities.
Accessibility Statement
Wayfinder Newport is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards. We engage in efforts necessary to meet online usability and web page design requirements recommended by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) in its Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2.
Accessibility Standards
For the purposes of this policy, Wayfinder Newport will use the Worldwide Web Consortium’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2, Level AA Conformance (WCAG 2.2 Level AA) as “the Standards.” We use software tools to regularly test and evaluate the accessibility of our website.
Recognizing the ongoing evolution of current web content and technologies, Wayfinder Newport will continue to test wayfindernewport.com on an ongoing basis for accessibility and report accessibility issues for this website. Any features found to be inaccessible will be addressed in a timely manner.
Third-Party Sites
Throughout this website, we make use of different third-party applications and websites. These applications and websites, which are not controlled by Wayfinder Newport, may present challenges for individuals with disabilities that we are not able to control or remedy.
Accommodation
If you encounter any page on our site that presents a challenge for individuals with disabilities, please contact us at hello@wayfindernewport.com or (401) 849-9880. Your experience matters to us.
Accessibility Public Spaces Information
Parking
- There are a total of 6 handicap self-parking spaces throughout the property
- 2 Handicap Parking spots located in front of the building near the lobby entrance
2 Handicap Parking spots located in front of the building near the Rose Island wing entrance
- 2 Handicap Parking spots located in front of the building near the lobby entrance
Entrances & Lifts
- The main entrance has an ADA button on the entry doors for ease of access
- Elevators can take guests to the 2nd, 4rd and 4th floors of the Moon Stone wing and 2nd floor of the Rose Island wing
- The outdoor pool features a handicap lift for easy access, along with accessible entrances to both the pool and pool deck
Front Desk and Solarium
- The Front Desk is accessible and includes a lowered counter for wheelchair users
- The solarium is wheelchair accessible via ramp access.
Accessible Kits
Wayfinder Newport has two (2) Accessibility Kits available from the Front Desk for guest use and convenience.
Accessible Features at Wayfinder Newport
In the Hotel
- There are fire alarms for the audio & visually impaired
- The lobby entrance is the only one with an accessible door
- Service Animals Accepted
- There is an accessible self-parking lot with designated accessible spots
- There are 3 van-accessible parking spots
- There are 6 accessible parking spots
- All accessible parking spaces are closest to the hotel entrance
- There is an accessible path to check-in
- There is an accessible elevator
- There is an accessible entrance to the pool
- There is an accessible path to maneuver in the fitness center
In Room Suites
- Visual strobe fire & smoke detector
- The room has audible fire/smoke detectors
- The door viewports in accessible rooms are lowered for ease of use
- There are no grab bars near the bed
- There are grab bars near the toilet
- There are grab bars in the shower/tub
- The room has a roll -in shower
- The are accessible faucet controls
- There is a handheld spray unit in the shower and/or tub
- There is accessible toe & knee clearance around the sink/vanity
- There is accessible clearance around the sink
- This room has a lever door and lock system
- The room placard does not have alternative text
- Hearing and visual accessibility kits for guestrooms are available upon request
Restaurant
- The entrance path to the restaurant is accessible without stairs
- The entrance path to the restaurant is firm and slip-resistant
- The entrance path is over 36'' inches wide
- The entrance door is operable with a closed fist
- The restaurant has aisles of at least 36 inches between fixed seating
- The restaurant has accessible public restrooms
- The restaurant has signage indicating the location of accessible restrooms
- The restaurant has wheelchair accessible seating distributed throughout the dining area