YMCA-Shades Valley

3551 Montgomery Hwy Birmingham AL, 35209

205-870-9622

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www.ymcabham.org

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Activities are reported to be wheelchair accessible

Description

Video Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6vjzVzZTeM

Established in 1884 the YMCA of Birmingham is a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Last updated : Jun 2 2015

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Phone:	205-870-9622
Email:	cnorman@ymcabham.org
Website:	http://www.ymcabham.org/shadesvalley
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/shadesvalleyymca
Hours:	1:00pm__6:00pm\|\|5:00am__10:00pm\|\|5:00am__10:00pm\|\|5:00am__10:00pm\|\|5:00am__10:00pm\|\|5:00am__9:00pm\|\|8:00am__6:00pm
Twitter:	@Birmingham YMCA
Yelp:	http://www.yelp.com/biz/ymca-of-birmingham-birmingham-5
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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)

* 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 :

* Ramp /less than 5 degrees/
* Separate accessible entrance

Information

Promotional materials for physical activity or nutrition education programs are offered in the following formats :

* 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 :

* 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/

Locker Room/Showers

The locker room has the following features :

* 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/
* 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:

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):

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

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 :

* Benches or rest areas
* Firm and smooth surface
* At least 3 ft. wide

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 walking path can only be accessed by using stairs. Also the walking track is only accessible by stairs.

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

Weightlifting

Weightlifting is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for weightlifting :

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

The facility offers the following options for weightlifting 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

The facility offers the following options for weight training 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:

Both

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

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

The following adaptations are available for the yoga class :

* Variable tempo classes available for self-selection
* Straps and/or blocks
* Alternative positions

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

The following adaptations are available for the Pilates class :

* Variable tempo classes available for self-selection
* Straps and/or blocks
* Alternative positions

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

The following adaptations are available for the aerobics class :

* Variable tempo classes available for self-selection

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

* Variable tempo classes available for self-selection

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Walking/Wheeling

Walking/Wheeling is offered:

Both

The following adaptations are available for walking/wheeling :

* None of the above

Walking/wheeling has the following adaptations :

* Variable tempo classes available for self-selection
* 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 Wheelchair Accessible

Running/Wheeling

Running is offered:

Both

The following adaptations are available for running :

* None of the above

Running offers 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, running/wheeling is:

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Swimming

Swimming is offered:

Both

The following adaptations are available for swimming :

* None of the above

The staff is trained to teach different swimming strokes based on various disabilities:

Yes

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:

Both

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:

Both

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:

Both

The following adaptations are available for volleyball :

* None of the above

The facility offers the following adaptations for volleyball :

* None of the above

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:

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

Not 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:

Accessible features:

Doors

Parking

Information Material in Accessible Format

Reception Desk

Restroom Stall

Restroom Sinks

Level Change

Signage

In the PA Venue Path

Shower Stall

Equipment

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