YMCA-Alabaster

205-663-7240

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www.ymcabham.org/alabaster

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Description

Mission: To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Vision: We will lead our community to become the healthiest in America.
The YMCA of Birmingham is a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Last updated : May 15 2015

Additional Data

Phone:	205-663-7240
Email:	relmore@ymcabham.org
Website:	www.ymcabham.org/alabaster
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/alabasterymca
Hours:	8:00am__6:00pm\|\|5:00am__10:00pm\|\|5:00am__10:00pm\|\|5:00am__10:00pm\|\|5:00am__10:00pm\|\|5:00am__7:00pm\|\|7:00am__6:00pm
Twitter:	@alabasterYMCA
Instagram:	@alabasterYMCA
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Credibility:

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
* 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 :

* Large print /18 pt. font size or larger/
* 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
* At least some inclusive programs designed for people with disabilities

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

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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/

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

Locker Room/Showers

The locker room has the following features :

* 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 :

* 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 :

* Ramp

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:

Some

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):

Some

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:

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

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

Playgrounds

The playground has the following features :

* None of the above

Sports Fields

Swimming is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for swimming :

* None of the above

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:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for water aerobics/exercise :

* Adaptations for people with lower extremity disability

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

Not Specified

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

In the water

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 :

* None of the above

Basketball offers the following adaptations :

* Ability to lower rim

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

Aquatic Therapy

Aquatic therapy is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for aquatic therapy :

* Adaptations for people with lower extremity disability

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

Wheelchair Accessible

After-School Program

After-school program is offered:

Indoors

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

* None of the above

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

The after-school program offers the following adaptations :

* None of the above

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

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:

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