OT** YMCA Hoover

205-682-1399

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www.ymcabham.org/hoover

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Description

The Y is a powerful association of men, women and children of all ages and from all walks of life joined together by a shared passion: to strengthen the foundations of community.
With a commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility, the Y ensures that every individual has access to the essentials needed to learn, grow and thrive.

Last updated : Apr 10 2015

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Phone:	205-682-1399
Website:	www.ymcabham.org/hoover
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/hooverymca
Hours:	12:00pm__7:00pm\|\|5:00am__9:00am\|\|5:00am__9:00am\|\|5:00am__9:00am\|\|5:00am__9:00am\|\|5:00am__8:00pm\|\|7:00am__6:00pm
Twitter:	https://twitter.com/birminghamymca
Yelp:	http://www.yelp.com/biz/hoover-ymca-hoover
Price Information:	[{"name":"price_descr[]","value":"Individual Adult"},{"name":"price[]","value":"$57/month"},{"name":"price_descr[]","value":"Individual Young Adult or Senior"},{"name":"price[]","value":"$44/month"}]

Credibility:

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

The sidewalk/paved path connecting the building entrance to the parking lot has the following features :

* N/A no sidewalk or paved path

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
* 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/

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

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/

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

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
* 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 :

* Lift

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

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

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:

Yes

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 :

* At least one accessible entrance including zero-depth entrance/ramp/or lift to enter
* Flotation devices

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 door leading to the pool area has a high threshold. We actually witnessed two men helping a lady in a wheelchair over this threshold.

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

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

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:

The facility offers the following options for swimming instruction :

Not Specified

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

OT** YMCA Hoover

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Driving to the Site

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Locker Room/Showers

Navigating Around the Site

Physical Activity Areas

Exercise Equipment

Pools

General

Weightlifting

Swimming

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