YMCA--Bessemer (Legacy)

1501 4th Avenue Southwest, Bessemer, AL 35022, USA

205-426-1211

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www.legacy-ymca.org

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Activities are reported to be wheelchair accessible

Description

YMCA

Gym
Group fitness classes
Health and Wellness Classes
Childcare
Summercamp and after school program
Adult and child sports

Last updated : May 11 2015

Additional Data

Phone:	205-426-1211
Email:	rkirkland@legacyymca.org
Website:	www.legacy-ymca.org
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/pages/LEGACY-YMCA/293297100997
Hours:	1:00pm__5:00pm\|\|5:30am__9:30pm\|\|5:30am__9:30pm\|\|5:30am__9:30pm\|\|5:30am__9:30pm\|\|5:30am__9:00pm\|\|8:00am__5:00pm
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Driving to the Site

The parking lot has the following features :

* Accessible spaces designated with International Symbol of Accessibility on an upright sign /60 inch min/
* Slope of accessible spaces does not exceed approximately 1:50 /1 degree/ in all directions

The sidewalk/paved path connecting the building entrance to the parking lot has the following features :

* At least 3 feet wide
* Free of obstacles or hazards that are difficult to traverse
* Surface smooth and firm

The curb cuts have the following characteristics :

* Slope is not too steep /less than 5 degrees/
* Free of breaks in the surface
* A detectable warning

Getting into the Building

The entrance doorways have the following features :

* Door opening is at least 32 inches wide
* Door threshold is flush with the ground or only slightly raised /less than or equal to 1/4 inch/

The facility entrance has the following features : (Note: Assess the separate accessible entrance if there is no access at the main entrance)

* Power assist or automatic door

The stairs at the main entrance have the following features :

* N/A no stairs at the main entrance

Information

Promotional materials for physical activity or nutrition education programs are offered in the following formats :

* Electronic version in plain text /ASCII/ including text descriptions of pictures
* Staff member available to interpret materials

The front desk that can be reached by someone in a wheelchair (34”):

Yes

Programs and Personnel

The facility has the following features :

* Staff trained to work with people with disabilities and other populations with chronic conditions
* Contact person for accessibility accommodations

The staff has previously worked with the following populations of disability (please list):

Enter Text Below

The facility has staff trained in the rules and training techniques for the following adapted activities (please list):

Not Specified

Restroom

The restroom entrance has the following features : (Note: Sometimes restroom and locker room entrance may be the same)

* Minimal force /less than or equal to 5lbs/
* Door handles can be operated with closed fist without pinching or grasping or twisting the wrist

The bathroom stall has the following features :

* Door handles and latches that can be operated with closed fist without pinching or grasping or twisting the wrist
* Grab bars
* Enough space for mobility device /stall is 60 inches wide by either 56 inches deep for wall mounted toilet or 59 inches deep for floor mounted/
* Wheelchair accessible toilets /17 to 19 inches above the finished floor/

The restroom has the following features :

* Wheelchair accessible sinks /less than 34 inches from the top of the sink to the ground/
* Accessible faucet handles

The restroom doorway has the following features :

* Door opening is at least 32 inches wide
* Door threshold is flush with the ground or only slightly raised /less than or equal to 1/4 of an inch/

Locker Room/Showers

The locker room has the following features :

* Path with clear width of at least 3 feet between lockers and benches
* Lockers in which the distance from the middle of the locker door handles to the floor is 2 feet or less
* Door handles/latches/lockers can be operated with closed fist without pinching or grasping or twisting the wrist

At least one shower has the following features :

* Grab bars on the walls
* A stable seat/shower bench
* Threshold of roll-in shower is level with the floor /within 1/4 of an inch/

Navigating Around the Site

For any kind of level change to get to the activity area, such as going to another floor, the following are present :

* Elevator

The signage for navigating around the site has the following features :

* High-contrast lettering
* Large print /18 pt. font size or larger/
* Pictograms
* Braille

Physical Activity Areas

Aisles/paths in the physical activity area that are at least 3 ft. wide:

All

Aisles/paths in the physical activity area that are free of obstacles or hazards that are difficult to traverse:

All

Aisles/paths in the physical activity area that have a surface that is stable, firm, and slip resistant:

All

The spaces within the physical activity areas that can be accessed by someone in a mobility device (with regards to level changes, entry ways, and other barriers):

All

The facility has staff that are CIFT (Certified Inclusion Fitness Trainer) certified:

Exercise Equipment

Adapted aerobic equipment, such as a recumbent bike or arm ergometer is available:

Yes

Adapted strength equipment is available (e.g. equipment with removable seat to provide roll-in access to the machine):

Yes

The facility offers an accessible lifting bench (wider than most):

Pools

The pool has the following features :

* At least one accessible entrance including zero-depth entrance/ramp/or lift to enter
* Flotation devices
* A slip-resistant path around the pool
* Clear path around the pool
* Heated/therapeutic section of the pool

Playgrounds

The playground has the following features :

* None of the above

Sports Fields

There at least one adapted sports field, such as a paved baseball field:

Multi-Use Paths

The multi-use trail has the following features :

* Benches or rest areas
* Signage for an accessible route
* Firm and smooth surface
* At least 3 ft. wide
* Free of obstacles or hazards that may be difficult to traverse
* Accessible water fountains /spout height less than 36 inches from ground/
* Accessible picnic tables

General

Additional aspects of the site that may provide a barrier for someone with a disability to participate in activities (see the glossary for examples of barriers to participation):

Entrances to racquetball courts have high thresholds (< 1ft) with narrow access. Passing wheelchair through entrance would be difficult. Surface in playground area is a combination of grass and mulch that would hinder mobility in a wheelchair.

Additional aspects of the site that may provide support for someone with a disability to participate in activities (see the glossary for examples of supportive elements to participation):

Group classes can be adapted to individual requirements to facilitate participation as needed.

Weightlifting

Weightlifting is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for weightlifting :

* Seated options to participate
* Adaptations for poor grip strength such as straps/belts/or gloves
* Adaptations for people with lower extremity disability

The facility offers the following options for weightlifting instruction :

* Group instruction
* Individual instruction /one-on-one/

In regards to level changes, entry ways, and other barriers, weightlifting is:

Wheelchair Accessible

Weight Training

Weight training is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for weight training :

* Seated options to participate
* Adaptations for poor grip strength such as straps/belts/or gloves
* Adaptations for people with lower extremity disability

The facility offers the following options for weight training instruction :

* Group instruction
* Individual instruction /one-on-one/

In regards to level changes, entry ways, and other barriers, weight training is:

Wheelchair Accessible

Personal Training

Personal training is offered:

Indoors

Trainers are qualified to work with people with disabilities: examples of certifications include (but are not limited to) Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer (CIFT) or Adapted Paddling Certification

Not Specified

The following adaptations are available for personal training :

* Seated options to participate
* Adaptations for poor grip strength such as straps/belts/or gloves
* Adaptations for people with hearing impairment
* Adaptations for people with visual impairment
* Adaptations for people with lower extremity disability

In regards to level changes, entry ways, and other barriers, personal training is:

Wheelchair Accessible

Yoga

Yoga is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for yoga :

* Seated options to participate

The following adaptations are available for the yoga class :

* Options for wheelchair users to get out of their chair to participate
* Alternative positions

In regards to level changes, entry ways, and other barriers, yoga is:

Wheelchair Accessible

Aerobics

Aerobics is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for aerobics :

* Seated options to participate
* Adaptations for people with lower extremity disability

The following adaptations are available for the aerobics class :

* Options for wheelchair users to get out of their chair to participate
* Variable tempo classes available for self-selection
* Alternative positions

In regards to level changes, entry ways, and other barriers, aerobics is:

Wheelchair Accessible

Dance

Dance is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for dance :

* Seated options to participate

The following adaptations are available for the dance class :

* Variable tempo classes available for self-selection

In regards to level changes, entry ways, and other barriers, dance is:

Wheelchair Accessible

Spinning

Spinning is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for spinning :

* None of the above

The following adaptations are available for the spin class :

* Variable tempo classes available for self-selection

In regards to level changes, entry ways, and other barriers, spinning is:

Not Specified

Walking/Wheeling

Walking/Wheeling is offered:

Both

The following adaptations are available for walking/wheeling :

Not Specified

Walking/wheeling has the following adaptations :

Not Specified

While walking/wheeling, participants are able to self-select the course based on difficulty:

Not Specified

In regards to level changes, entry ways, and other barriers, walking/wheeling is:

Not Specified

Running/Wheeling

Running is offered:

Both

The following adaptations are available for running :

Not Specified

Running offers the following adaptations :

Not Specified

While walking/wheeling, participants are able to self-select the course based on difficulty:

Not Specified

In regards to level changes, entry ways, and other barriers, running/wheeling is:

Not Specified

Aikido

Aikido is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for aikido :

* Seated options to participate

In regards to level changes, entry ways, and other barriers, aikido is:

Wheelchair Accessible

Boxing

Boxing is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for boxing :

* Seated options to participate

In regards to level changes, entry ways, and other barriers, boxing is:

Wheelchair Accessible

Swimming

Swimming is offered:

Both

The following adaptations are available for swimming :

* Seated options to participate
* Adaptations for people with lower extremity disability

The staff is trained to teach different swimming strokes based on various disabilities:

The facility offers the following options for swimming instruction :

* Group instruction
* Individual instruction /one-on-one/

In regards to level changes, entry ways, and other barriers, swimming is:

Wheelchair Accessible

Water Aerobics/Exercise

Water aerobics/exercise is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for water aerobics/exercise :

* Adaptations for poor grip strength such as straps/belts/or gloves
* Adaptations for people with lower extremity disability

The following disability specific classes are offered for water aerobics/exercise at the facility:

arthritis

During group water aerobics/exercise, the instructor demonstrates in the following manner:

Not Specified

The facility offers the following options for water aerobics/exercise instruction :

* Group instruction

In regards to level changes, entry ways, and other barriers, water aerobics/exercise is:

Wheelchair Accessible

Basketball

Basketball is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for basketball :

Not Specified

Basketball offers the following adaptations :

* Ability to lower rim
* Various sized basketballs

In regards to level changes, entry ways, and other barriers, basketball is:

Wheelchair Accessible

Soccer

Soccer is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for soccer :

* None of the above

The facility offers power soccer:

The facility offers 7-a-side soccer:

The facility offers 5-a-side soccer:

In regards to level changes, entry ways, and other barriers, soccer is:

Wheelchair Accessible

Racquetball

Racquetball is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for racquetball :

Not Specified

Wheelchairs are allowed on the racquetball court:

In regards to level changes, entry ways, and other barriers, racquetball is:

Not Wheelchair Accessible

After-School Program

After-school program is offered:

Not Specified

The following adaptations are available for the after-school program :

* Seated options to participate

The facility offers the after-school program within the least restrictive environment:

Yes

The after-school program offers the following adaptations :

* Adapted sports programs
* None of the above

The after-school program staff is trained in adapted sports and recreation:

Physical Education

Physical education is offered:

Both

The following adaptations are available for physical education :

* Seated options to participate

The facility offers physical education within the least restrictive environment:

Yes

The physical education class offers the following adaptations :

* Adapted sports programs

The physical education staff is trained in adapted sports and recreation:

Yes

In regards to level changes, entry ways, and other barriers, the physical education area is:

Wheelchair Accessible

Questions/Comments

Please list any questions, comments, or concerns that you feel were not covered in the above survey questions.

Not Specified

Cost Information

This is a free resource:

Free activities are offered:

Accessible features:

Doors

Paths

Entrance

Information Material in Accessible Format

Reception Desk

Restroom Entrance

Restroom Stall

Restroom Sinks

Level Change

Signage

In the PA Venue Path

Locker Room/Shower

Equipment

Pool

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