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Canyon Meadows Aquatic & Fitness Centre

Canyon Meadows Aquatic & Fitness Centre accessibility

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Please note: We are working to improve access so that everyone feels like they belong and can use our services. Access is worked on during the planning, design and construction of projects. While much has been accomplished, it is acknowledged that more remains to be done to improve access. Not all parts of the facility may be "accessible for all". So ONLY the areas of the building that are barrier-free are listed on this webpage. See the detailed description to know whether your access needs will be met before you go.

Parking

  • 3 designated accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible path of travel leads from parking lot to the entrance
    • sidewalk slope (at its steepest incline) is approx. 10%

Entrance

  • Front entrance is at ground level (no stairs)
  • Automatic sliding doors by sensor

Signage

  • International symbol of accessibility identifies barrier-free areas of facility

Washrooms

  • 2 Universal barrier-free 'single use washrooms': (1) in lobby & (1) upstairs level
    • no power operated door
  • Female Change Room - barrier-free stall
    • no power operated door to enter change room
    • turning diameter within stall is less than 1500 mm
  • Male Change Room - barrier-free stall
    • no power operated door to enter change room
    • turning diameter within stall is less than 1500 mm

Interior building elements

  • 2 floors/levels in facility is accessed via elevator or stairs
  • Reception counter has:
    • A barrier-free section (no knee space beneath the counter)
    • A counter induction hearing loop
  • Swipe card mechanism is between 800 - 1100 mm from the floor (reachable from a wheelchair)
  • Accessible drinking/water fountain(s)
  • Fire Alarms have audible & visual (flashing light) signals
  • Barrier-free path of travel through corridor to:
    • Change Rooms
    • Female Change Room: circulation within has a clear width of at least 920 mm; no power operated door
    • Male Change Room: circulation within has a clear width of at least 920 mm; no power operated door
    • Universal Change Room: circulation is narrow and no wheelchair turning radius within washroom or showers; no power operated door
    • Pool deck
    • Colour contrast edging around the pool
    • Aquatic wheelchair available - rated at 350 lbs.
    • Pool Access (water entry/exit):
      • Permanent pool lift (500 lb. capacity) for the deep water pool basin
      • Portable stairs with handrails for the lane swim pool basin
      • Vertical ladder
    • Fitness Centre
    • No power operated door
    • Group Exercise Studio
    • No power operated door
    • Multi-purpose room
    • No power operated door
    • Spectator Area
    • No power operated door
    • No designated wheelchair seating
Canyon Meadows pool lift

Permanent 50 lb. pool lift

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