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Lakeshore Foundation

4000 Ridgeway Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209, USA

Activities are reported to be wheelchair accessible

Description

Lakeshore is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which serves people with physical disabilities throughout Alabama, across the country and around the world. Since 1984, Lakeshore has helped advance and promote the impact of positive, long-term physical and emotional effects of physical fitness on people with disabilities. From infants to seniors, to injured soldiers and elite-level athletes, every participant is free to discover his or her own potential.

Last updated : Apr 9 2015

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Phone:	205-313-7400
Email:	information@lakeshore.org
Website:	http://www.lakeshore.org/
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/lakeshorefoundation
Hours:	NULL__NULL\|\|5:30am__8:30pm\|\|5:30am__8:30pm\|\|5:30am__8:30pm\|\|5:30am__8:30pm\|\|5:30am__8:30pm\|\|8:00am__4:00pm
Twitter:	https://twitter.com/LakeshoreFound
Yelp:	http://www.yelp.com/biz/lakeshore-foundation-birmingham
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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

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 :

* 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 :

* 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
* At least some segregated programs designed for people with disabilities

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

Lakeshore has worked with numerous populations of disabilities. They have resources and training to work with all populations.

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

wheelchair basketball and wheelchair rugby

Restroom

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

* Open corridor entrance /no door/

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/
* 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 :

* Elevator

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

* High-contrast lettering
* Large print /18 pt. font size or larger/
* Pictograms
* Braille

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:

All

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:

Yes

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):

Yes

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
* Heated/therapeutic section of 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 :

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):

Not Specified

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):

Facility offers adaptive equipment for all sports and recreational activities. Lakeshore offers a audio rifle that allows you to aim based on sound. Lakeshore offers specialized weightlifting equipment such as the "upper tone" for quadriplegics as well as the "equalizer" and cycle ergometers that are accessible by wheelchairs.

Weightlifting

Weightlifting is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for weightlifting :

* Seated options to participate
* Adaptations for poor grip strength such as straps/belts/or gloves
* Adaptations for people with visual impairment
* Adaptations for people with lower extremity disability

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 :

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

Yes

The following adaptations are available for personal training :

* Seated options to participate
* Adaptations for poor grip strength such as straps/belts/or gloves
* 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 lower extremity disability

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
* Straps and/or blocks
* Alternative positions

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Aerobics

Aerobics is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for aerobics :

* Seated options to participate
* Adaptations for poor grip strength such as straps/belts/or gloves
* Adaptations for people with lower extremity disability

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
* Straps and/or blocks
* Alternative positions

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
* Adaptations for poor grip strength such as straps/belts/or gloves
* Adaptations for people with lower extremity disability

The following adaptations are available for the dance class :

* Options for wheelchair users to get out of their chair to participate
* Variable tempo classes available for self-selection
* Straps and/or blocks
* Alternative positions

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 poor grip strength such as straps/belts/or gloves
* Adaptations for people with hearing impairment
* Adaptations for people with visual impairment
* Adaptations for people with lower extremity disability

The following adaptations are available for the chair exercise class :

* Options for wheelchair users to get out of their chair to participate
* Straps and/or blocks
* Alternative positions

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

Not Specified

Spinning

Spinning is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for spinning :

* Adaptations for poor grip strength such as straps/belts/or gloves
* Adaptations for people with lower extremity disability

The following adaptations are available for the spin class :

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

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Walking/Wheeling

Walking/Wheeling is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for walking/wheeling :

* Seated options to participate
* Adaptations for people with lower extremity disability

Walking/wheeling has the following adaptations :

* Variable tempo classes available for self-selection

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 :

* Seated options to participate
* Adaptations for poor grip strength such as straps/belts/or gloves
* Adaptations for people with lower extremity disability

Running offers the following adaptations :

* Variable tempo classes available for self-selection

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

Athletics/Track & Field

Athletics/track & field is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for athletics/track & field :

* Seated options to participate
* Adaptations for poor grip strength such as straps/belts/or gloves
* Adaptations for people with lower extremity disability

Athletics/track & field offers the following adaptations :

* Variable tempo classes available for self-selection
* Alternative positions

While competing in athletics/track and field competition, the following adaptations are offered :

* Adapted equipment such as field/racing chairs/race runner
* Allow multiple classifications to compete

In regards to level changes, entry ways, and other barriers, athletics/track & field is:

Wheelchair Accessible

Track & Field

Track & field is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for track & field :

Track & field offers the following adaptations :

* Variable tempo classes available for self-selection

While competing in track and field competition, the following adaptations are offered :

* Adapted equipment such as field/racing chairs
* Allow multiple classifications to compete

In regards to level changes, entry ways, and other barriers, track & field is:

Wheelchair Accessible

Tai Chi

Tai chi is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for tai chi :

* Seated options to participate
* Adaptations for people with lower extremity disability

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Swimming

Swimming is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for swimming :

* Seated options to participate
* Adaptations for poor grip strength such as straps/belts/or gloves
* Adaptations for people with lower extremity disability

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:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for water aerobics/exercise :

* Adaptations for poor grip strength such as straps/belts/or gloves
* Adaptations for people with lower extremity disability

The following disability specific classes are offered for water aerobics/exercise at the facility:

Hydro Healing,Range of motion, Healthy Back & Core, Ai Chi, Parkinson’s Aquatic Class, Adult Learn to Swim, Shallow Water Exercise, AquaFit, MS Aquatics, Hydro Power, Aqua Cardio, Deep Water Sweat

During group water aerobics/exercise, the instructor demonstrates in the following manner:

Both

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:

Wheelchair Accessible

Basketball

Basketball is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for basketball :

* Seated options to participate
* Adaptations for poor grip strength such as straps/belts/or gloves
* Adaptations for people with lower extremity disability

Basketball offers the following adaptations :

* Ability to lower rim
* Wheelchair Basketball
* Wheelchair basketball court chair
* Various sized basketballs

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Football

Football is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for football :

* Seated options to participate
* Adaptations for poor grip strength such as straps/belts/or gloves
* Adaptations for people with lower extremity disability

The facility offers wheelchair football:

Yes

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Rugby

Rugby is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for rugby :

* Seated options to participate
* Adaptations for poor grip strength such as straps/belts/or gloves
* Adaptations for people with lower extremity disability

The facility offers quad rugby:

Yes

If the facility offers quad rugby, do they offer the following equipment :

* Rugby chair
* Tires/tubes
* Straps
* Rugby ball
* Glove/adhesives

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Soccer

Soccer is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for soccer :

* Seated options to participate
* Adaptations for poor grip strength such as straps/belts/or gloves
* Adaptations for people with lower extremity disability

The facility offers power soccer:

Yes

The facility offers 7-a-side soccer:

The facility offers 5-a-side soccer:

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Tennis

Tennis is offered:

Outdoors

The following adaptations are available for tennis :

* Seated options to participate
* Adaptations for poor grip strength such as straps/belts/or gloves
* Adaptations for people with lower extremity disability

The facility offers the following adaptations for wheelchair tennis: (Check all that apply):

* Tennis chairs
* Short handled rackets

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Boccia

Boccia is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for boccia :

While playing boccia, the facility provides ramps for individuals with poor grip strength:

Yes

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Archery

Archery is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for archery :

Archery offers the following adaptations :

* Beeps/lasers/color exploding targets for participants with visual impairment

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Rifle Shooting

Rifle shooting is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for rifle shooting :

Rifle shooting offers the following adaptations :

* Balance and stability options such as tables or sand bags
* Beep and/or lasers for individuals with visual impairment
* Mouth triggers for individuals with poor grip strength

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Biking

Biking is offered:

Both

The following adaptations are available for biking :

* Adaptations for poor grip strength such as straps/belts/or gloves
* Adaptations for people with visual impairment
* Adaptations for people with lower extremity disability

Biking offers the following adaptations :

* Tandem bike for participants with visual impairment
* Handcycle
* Cuffs for individuals with poor grip strength
* Recumbent bike for individuals with balance issues
* Other

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Cycling

Cycling is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for cycling :

* Adaptations for poor grip strength such as straps/belts/or gloves
* Adaptations for people with visual impairment
* Adaptations for people with lower extremity disability

Cycling offers the following adaptations :

* Tandem bike for participants with visual impairment
* Handcycle
* Cuffs for individuals with poor grip strength
* Recumbent bike for individuals with balance issues
* Other

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Handcycling

Handcycling is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for handcycling :

* Adaptations for poor grip strength such as straps/belts/or gloves
* Adaptations for people with visual impairment
* Adaptations for people with lower extremity disability

Handcycling offers the following adaptations :

* Tandem bike for participants with visual impairment
* Handcycle
* Cuffs for individuals with poor grip strength
* Recumbent bike for individuals with balance issues
* Other

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Climbing

Climbing is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for climbing :

* Adaptations for poor grip strength such as straps/belts/or gloves
* Adaptations for people with lower extremity disability

Climbing offers the following adaptations :

* Helmets
* Full body harness
* Ascenders
* Knee pads

The facility offers the following adaptations for climbing routes :

* Courses for varying levels of ability
* Route with positive holds for individuals with poor grip strength
* Route that can be accomplished using only arms

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Aquatic Therapy

Aquatic therapy is offered:

Indoors

The following adaptations are available for aquatic therapy :

* Seated options to participate
* Adaptations for poor grip strength such as straps/belts/or gloves
* Adaptations for people with lower extremity disability

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

Wheelchair Accessible

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

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

Shower Stall

Equipment

Pool

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