Dive Alabama

205-663-7428

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www.divealabama.com

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Description

Dive Alabama is a popular dive site which has many underwater attractions - fire trucks, cars, boats, a school bus, and several underwater training platforms. The depth of the quarry ranges from 4 feet to 140 feet with an average depth of 100 feet. Visibility is approximately 25 feet in the summer and 50 feet to 100 feet in the winter. During the summer months, the surface temperature is approximately 86 F. The bottom temperature always ranges from 52 F to 54 F, with two or three thermoclines (depending on the time of year). Aquatic life includes bass, sunfish, catfish, bream, bluegill, Japanese koi, carp, freshwater jellyfish, and turtles.

Last updated : May 23 2015

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Phone:	205-663-7428
Email:	divealabama@gmail.com
Website:	http://www.divealabama.com
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/divealabama?fref=ts
Hours:	9:00am__5:00pm\|\|NULL__NULL\|\|NULL__NULL\|\|10:00am__5:00pm\|\|10:00am__5:00pm\|\|10:00am__5:00pm\|\|9:00am__6:00pm
Twitter:	https://twitter.com/divealabama
Yelp:	http://www.yelp.com/biz/dive-alabama-pelham
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Credibility:

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
* 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 :

* N/A no curb cuts/no sidewalk or paved path

Getting into the Building

The entrance doorways have the following features :

* Door opening is at least 32 inches wide

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 :

* Ramp /less than 5 degrees/

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”):

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):

Amputees and people who use wheelchairs.

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/
* 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
* Large print /18 pt. font size or larger/

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 ramp that goes down to the scuba area is very steep and only half of it is concrete. The other half is small rocks.

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

Scuba Diving

Scuba diving is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for scuba diving :

* None of the above

Scuba diving offers the following adaptations :

* Nonverbal commands/instructions

The facility offers a weight vest for use during scuba diving:

Yes

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Questions/Comments

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

There is a changing room there but it is not handicap accessible.

Cost Information

This is a free resource:

Free activities are offered:

Dive Alabama

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