Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve

1214 81st St S, Birmingham, AL 35206, USA

205-833-8264

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www.ruffnermountain.org/

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Activities are reported to be wheelchair accessible

Description

Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve is a 1,038-acre urban nature preserve located in Birmingham, Alabama. It is one of the largest privately held urban nature preserves in the United States.The mission is to protect and manage Ruffner Mountain as a sanctuary for native species of plants and animals; and through educational and passive recreational programs foster within the community an appreciation of the natural world.

Last updated : May 22 2015

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Phone:	205-833-8264
Email:	Stan@ruffnermountain.org
Website:	www.ruffnermountain.org/
Facebook:	www.facebook.com/ruffnermountain
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Credibility:

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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)

* 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 :

* 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):

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)

* 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 :

* Ramp

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

* High-contrast lettering
* Pictograms

Multi-Use Paths

The multi-use trail has the following features :

* At least 3 ft. wide
* Navigational aids such as pictograms

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):

The trails are wide enough, but in some areas can be rough and difficult to traverse.

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):

The "Tree House" the "Back Porch" and the main building are all accessible and all programs and events inside are inclusive for an individual with a disability.

Hiking

Hiking is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for hiking :

* None of the above

The hiking trail has signage that indicates difficulty level so individuals can self-select the course:

Yes

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

Not 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:

Yes

Free activities are offered:

Accessible features:

Parking

Paths

Entrance

Information Material in Accessible Format

Reception Desk

Restroom Stall

Restroom Sinks

Level Change

Signage

Free Resource

Free Activities

Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve

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Driving to the Site

Getting into the Building

Information

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Navigating Around the Site

Multi-Use Paths

General

Hiking

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