Accessible Warsaw: Rockstar Nails

I have heard good things about Rockstar Nails so I decided to give it a try. OP Nails is closer to my house and I'm more familiar with the people, but I wanted to see if there are other accessible nail salons in Warsaw.

Upon pulling into the parking lot I could see that they had no ramp near their door. I've grown accustomed to searching parking lots for ramps in the sidewalk, and I'm always disappointed when a ramp is not anywhere near the store I'm visiting. This was the case at Rockstar Nails. In fact, I'm not even sure they truly have a handicap parking spot. I did find an area with blue paint at the end of the sidewalk near a ramp, but there was no sign indicating that it was a special parking spot.

I guess this is a handicap parking sign?

Once I parked I saw that the sidewalk does end in a ramp.  It felt very much like an afterthought. I am glad it was there so I could get into the store.

Of course there was no button to automatically open the doors, something that is majorly lacking in so many Warsaw stores.

Going into Rockstar Nails on a scooter was very interesting. The people working there seemed as though they had never seen a person on a scooter before.  Their pedicure chairs do not have arms that completely slide out of the way, so transferring from my scooter to a chair was more challenging than it needed to be. Luckily my friend Julie was there to help me, the ladies who were working were quick to suggest I just stay on my scooter.

I did get a pedicure and manicure and they were both very well done. Rockstar Nails has a huge assortment of gel polish colors, more than I've seen at other stores.

Rockstar Nails = ***(3 out of 5 stars on my accessibility scale)
+ Handicap parking, sort of, needs much better signage
+ There is a ramp, placement could be better
+ Shop is all one level
- No button/automatic door
- Accessibility is definitely an afterthought

Accessible Warsaw: T.J. Maxx

TJ Maxx opened here in Warsaw a few years ago. It was exciting news for our town that lacks some of the big chain stores.  As a newer store here in town, my expectations for T.J. Maxx to be accessible were high.  Luckily, T.J. Maxx did not disappoint.

This is an easy review to write! T.J. Maxx has excellent handicap parking right in front of the store and a ramp that leads to the doors. The best part is that their doors are automatic. They open for you, whether you're walking or on wheels. The store is all one level and very easy to get around in a scooter.  Way to go T.J. Maxx!  I've always liked you for your homegoods, and now I like you even more for your wonderful accessibility.

T.J. Maxx = ***** (5 out of 5 stars on my accessibility scale)
+ handicap parking spot right up front
+ well-maintained, wide ramp from street to store entrance
+ entire store is all one level
+ AUTOMATIC DOORS!!!