YMCA- Greystone

5414 U.S. 280, Birmingham, AL 35242, USA

205-981-0144

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www.ymcabham.org

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Activities are reported to be wheelchair accessible

Description

We are proud to provide:
-Membership to a state-of-the-art community center and programs
-Youth Development programs available to members and the community
-Healthy Living programs available to members and the community
-Social Responsibility initiatives including involvement in local civic organizations.

Last updated : May 22 2015

Additional Data

Phone:	205-981-0144
Email:	lspeed@ymcabham.org
Website:	http://www.ymcabham.org/greystone
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/greystoneymca
Hours:	10:00am__7:00pm\|\|5:00am__9:30pm\|\|5:00am__9:30pm\|\|5:00am__9:30pm\|\|5:00am__9:30pm\|\|9:00am__9:00pm\|\|7:00am__6:00pm
Yelp:	http://www.yelp.com/biz/ymca-of-birmingham-birmingham-6
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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

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)

* Minimal force required to open door /less than or equal to 5lbs/
* 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
* Large print /18 pt. font size or larger/
* 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 :

* At least some inclusive programs designed for people with disabilities

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

N/A

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

N/A

Restroom

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

* Open corridor entrance /no door/
* 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

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:

Some

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

Playgrounds

The playground has the following features :

Not Specified

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):

No Barriers.

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 staff is very helpful, and the facility is very accessible and easy to navigate.

Weightlifting

Weightlifting is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for weightlifting :

* Seated options to participate

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 people with hearing impairment
* Adaptations for people with visual impairment

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

The following adaptations are available for personal training :

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

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

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 :

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

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

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Aerobics

Aerobics is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for aerobics :

* Seated options to participate
* Adaptations for people with visual impairment

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

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

Chair Exercise

Chair exercise is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for chair exercise :

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

The following adaptations are available for the chair exercise class :

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

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

* None of the above

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 :

* None of the above

Walking/wheeling has the following adaptations :

* Other

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

Running/Wheeling

Running is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for running :

* None of the above

Running offers the following adaptations :

* Other

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, running/wheeling is:

Wheelchair Accessible

Swimming

Swimming is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for swimming :

* Adaptations for people with visual impairment

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:

Not Specified

Water Aerobics/Exercise

Water aerobics/exercise is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for water aerobics/exercise :

* Adaptations for people with hearing impairment

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
* Individual instruction /one-on-one/

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

Not Specified

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
* 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

Racquetball

Racquetball is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for racquetball :

* None of the above

Wheelchairs are allowed on the racquetball court:

Yes

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

Not Specified

After-School Program

After-school program is offered:

Indoors

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

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

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

Yes

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:

Accessible features:

Parking

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

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