Save-A-Lot

873 Dennison Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211, USA

205-581-1631

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Activities are reported to be wheelchair accessible

Description

Discount supermarket chain carrying brand-name & private-label grocery items.

Last updated : May 12 2015

Additional Data

Phone:	205-581-1631
Website:	http://save-a-lot.com
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/savealot
Hours:	9:00am__7:00pm\|\|8:00am__10:00pm\|\|8:00am__10:00pm\|\|8:00am__10:00pm\|\|8:00am__10:00pm\|\|8:00am__10:00pm\|\|8:00am__10:00pm
Twitter:	https://twitter.com/savealot
LinkedIn:	https://www.linkedin.com/company/save-a-lot
Price Information:	[]

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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/
* Access aisles /3 feet min/ adjacent to accessible parking spaces leading to entrance or entrance path
* Designated van accessible parking spaces
* 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 :

* 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)

* Power assist or automatic door
* 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/

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 :

* N/A no level change is required for getting to the activity area

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

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

Food Venues

There is at least one assigned seating area free of obstacles that can accommodate a person using a mobility device:

N/A no seating

Counters, such as for ordering food, getting utensils, the salad bar, or Vendor tables (for farmers markets) can be reached (max 34”) from a seated position in:

N/A no counters or vendor tables

Menus are available in the following alternative formats :

* Electronic version in plain text /ASCII/ including text descriptions of pictures

Aisles/paths in the food venue that are at least 3 ft. wide:

All

Aisles/paths in the food venue that are free of obstacles or hazards that are difficult to traverse:

All

Aisles/paths in the food venue that have a surface that is stable, firm, and slip resistant:

All

Food vouchers, such as food stamps or WIC, are accepted at the food venue:

Yes

The facility offers plastic bags to carry items home:

Yes

Grocery Stores

The grocery store has the following features :

* Access to back shelf of refrigerated area
* A staff person available to help reach items if extra help is needed i.e. assistance signs posted/help or customer service table/assistants walking around/etc.

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):

Not Specified

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):

Not Specified

Grocery Store

The grocery store is located:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for the grocery store :

* Seated options to participate

The following sections of the grocery store are accessible to wheelchair users :

* Meat
* Dairy

Questions/Comments

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

Not Specified

Accessible features:

Doors

Parking

Paths

Entrance

Information Material in Accessible Format

Reception Desk

Restroom Entrance

Restroom Stall

Restroom Sinks

Level Change

Signage

Food Venue Paths

Food Vouchers

Food Store

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Driving to the Site

Getting into the Building

Information

Programs and Personnel

Restroom

Navigating Around the Site

Food Venues

Grocery Stores

General

Grocery Store

Questions/Comments

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