YMCA Camp Hargis

Hargis Dr, Chelsea, AL 35043, USA

205-678-6512

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www.hargisretreat.org

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Activities are reported to be wheelchair accessible

Description

Hargis offers church and organizational retreats, band camps, day conferencing, reunions, and picnics year-round. Facility include seven lodges that can accommodate groups from 15 to 330. Each lodge offers ample meeting space. The Dining Hall offers full meal services to meet any group’s needs. Cannon Hall is a large multipurpose meeting hall which accommodates up to 330.

Hargis' grounds are not only beautiful, but also have hiking trails, a lovely lake for fishing and canoeing, and fields for games and activities. You can play outdoor basketball or volleyball. Swimming in the pool is offered from May to September.

Last updated : Jun 17 2015

Additional Data

Phone:	205-678-6512
Email:	glendag@ymcabham.org
Website:	www.hargisretreat.org
Facebook:	www.facebook.com/pages/Hargis-Christian-Retreat/200519926638871
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Twitter:	www.twitter.com/ymcahargis
LinkedIn:	https://www.linkedin.com/company/birmingham-ymca
Yelp:	www.yelp.com/biz/ymca-hargis-retreat-chelsea
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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/
* 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

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/

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
* 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 :

* Staff trained to work with people with disabilities and other populations with chronic conditions
* 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):

Visually imnpaired, wheelchair bound, intellectually impaired

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

Fishing, swimming, hiking, canoeing

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/

Locker Room/Showers

The locker room has the following features :

* None of the above

At least one shower has the following features :

* Grab bars on the walls
* A stable seat/shower bench
* 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/

Pools

The pool has the following features :

* Flotation devices
* A slip-resistant path around the pool
* Clear path around the pool

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 :

* Firm and smooth surface
* At least 3 ft. wide
* Free of obstacles or hazards that may be difficult to traverse

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):

Many of the buildings are older and have not been adapted for handicap accessibility.

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 has a lot of experience with a variety of individuals with disabilities. They will work with individuals to make all activities as inclusive as possible.

Canoeing

Canoeing is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for canoeing :

* None of the above

Canoeing offers the following adaptations :

* Other

The facility offers the following adaptations for canoeing :

* Other

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

Not Wheelchair Accessible

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 :

* Group instruction

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Basketball

Basketball is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for basketball :

* None of the above

Basketball offers the following adaptations :

* Various sized basketballs

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Volleyball

Volleyball is offered:

Outdoors

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

Softball

Softball is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for softball :

* None of the above

The facility offers wheelchair softball:

The facility offers the following adaptations for wheelchair softball: :

* None of the above

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Archery

Archery is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for archery :

* None of the above

Archery offers the following adaptations :

* None of the above

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Biking

Biking is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for biking :

* None of the above

Biking offers the following adaptations :

* None of the above

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Fishing

Fishing is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for fishing :

* Seated options to participate

The facility offers the following fishing options:

Both

If the facility offers fishing from the bank, are the following adaptations available :

* Other

If the facility offers fishing from a boat, are the following adaptations available :

* Nonverbal commands/instructions
* Seating located with able bodied participants

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

Wheelchair Accessible

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:

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

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Climbing

Climbing is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for climbing :

* None of the above

Climbing offers the following adaptations :

* Helmets
* Full body harness

The facility offers the following adaptations for climbing routes :

* None of the above

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

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Questions/Comments

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

Although very few activities are specifically designed for inclusion, the staff has a history of helping individuals participate in as many activities as possible, such as fishing, hiking, canoeing, volleyball, and swimming.

Cost Information

This is a free resource:

Free activities are offered:

Accessible features:

Entrance

Information Material in Accessible Format

Reception Desk

Restroom Entrance

Restroom Stall

Restroom Sinks

Level Change

Signage

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