YMCA--Trussville

5920 Valley Rd, Trussville, AL 35173, USA

205-631-9331

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www.ymcabham.org

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Activities are reported to be wheelchair accessible

Description

Community-focused nonprofit established in 1844 with recreational programs & services for all ages.

Last updated : May 13 2015

Additional Data

Phone:	205-631-9331
Website:	http://www.ymcabham.org/trussville
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/ymcagreaterbirmingham?v=wall&viewas=1025225874
Hours:	12:00pm__7:00pm\|\|5:00am__9:00pm\|\|5:00am__9:00pm\|\|5:00am__9:00pm\|\|5:00am__9:00pm\|\|5:00am__9:00pm\|\|7:00am__6:00pm
Twitter:	https://twitter.com/birminghamymca
Instagram:	https://instagram.com/ymca/
LinkedIn:	https://www.linkedin.com/company/ymca
Yelp:	www.yelp.com/biz/ymca-trussville-trussville
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Credibility:

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Driving to the Site

The parking lot has the following features :

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

* Door handles operable with a closed fist without pinching or grasping or twisting the wrist

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
* Pictograms
* 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)

* Open corridor entrance /no door/

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/
* Handheld spray hose

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/

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

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 :

Not Specified

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

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 hearing impairment
* Adaptations for people with lower extremity disability

The facility offers the following options for weightlifting instruction :

Not Specified

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

Not Specified

Weight Training

Weight training is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for weight training :

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:

Not Specified

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

Yes

The following adaptations are available for personal training :

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
* Adaptations for people with hearing impairment
* Adaptations for people with visual impairment
* Adaptations for people with lower extremity disability

The following adaptations are available for the yoga class :

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

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Pilates

Pilates is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for Pilates :

The following adaptations are available for the Pilates class :

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

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Dance

Dance is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for dance :

The following adaptations are available for the dance class :

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

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 :

* Adaptations for people with hearing impairment
* Adaptations for people with visual impairment

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 Wheelchair Accessible

Walking/Wheeling

Walking/Wheeling is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for walking/wheeling :

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

Walking/wheeling has the following adaptations :

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

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

Yes

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Kickboxing

Kickboxing is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for kickboxing :

The facility offers upper body alternatives for kickboxing:

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Swimming

Swimming is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for swimming :

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

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

Yes

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 people with hearing impairment
* Adaptations for people with visual impairment
* 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:

Both

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

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

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 :

* Seated options to participate

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

Volleyball

Volleyball is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for volleyball :

* None of the above

The facility offers the following adaptations for volleyball :

* Ability to lower the net

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Tennis

Tennis is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for tennis :

* None of the above

The facility offers the following adaptations for wheelchair tennis: (Check all that apply):

* N/A no wheelchair tennis

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Racquetball

Racquetball is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for racquetball :

* Seated options to participate

Wheelchairs are allowed on the racquetball court:

Yes

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

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

Shower Stall

Equipment

Pool

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