YMCA- Western Area

1195 Bessemer Rd, Birmingham, AL 35228, USA

205-923-1195

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www.ymcabham.org

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Activities are reported to be wheelchair accessible

Description

Western Area YMCA in Midfield, Al. Their mission is to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Last updated : May 26 2015

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Phone:	205-923-1195
Email:	tharvill@ymcabham.org
Website:	http://www.ymcabham.org/westernarea
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/westernareaymca
Hours:	NULL__NULL\|\|5:30am__8:00pm\|\|5:30am__8:00pm\|\|5:30am__8:00pm\|\|5:30am__8:00pm\|\|5:30am__7:00pm\|\|NULL__NULL
Twitter:	@BirminghamYMCA
Instagram:	https://instagram.com/ymca/
LinkedIn:	https://www.linkedin.com/company/ymca
Yelp:	http://www.yelp.com/biz/ymca-of-birmingham-birmingham-3
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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
* 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/

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 :

* 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”):

Programs and Personnel

The facility has the following features :

* N/A no programs or personnel

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)

* None of the above

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/

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 :

* 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 :

* N/A no level change is required for getting to the activity area

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

* N/A no signage available

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:

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):

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 :

* 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

There at least one adapted sports field, such as a paved baseball field:

Not Specified

Multi-Use Paths

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for walking/wheeling :

* None of the above

Walking/wheeling has the following adaptations :

* None of the above

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

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

Not Specified

Swimming

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 :

* None of the above

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

Not Specified

Physical education is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for physical education :

* None of the above

The facility offers physical education within the least restrictive environment:

Yes

The physical education class offers the following adaptations :

* None of the above

The physical education staff is trained in adapted sports and recreation:

In regards to level changes, entry ways, and other barriers, the physical education area is:

Not Specified

Questions/Comments

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

The YMCA offers a Diabetes Prevention Program as well as a LIVESTRONG program for adult cancer survivors. See Website for more information on classes offered and child care services.

Cost Information

This is a free resource:

Free activities are offered:

Accessible features:

Entrance

Information Material in Accessible Format

Restroom Stall

Level Change

In the PA Venue Path

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