Barriers

Solutions

Simple/Low cost

Involved / High cost

Display and/or controls on the equipment is not accessible
PICTURE: An input console has tactile indicators to help users program exercise bicycles, steppers, treadmills, etc. The display uses large print.

Put tactile labels on or near the controls on the machine. (You can create your own tactile labels by using a piece of duct tape or Braille labels made from contact paper and a Braille writer.)

Purchase equipment with tactile displays and/or audible (sound) output

Unable to locate pin and make other adjustments to equipment

Place high-contrast and tactile labels on the adjustment parts (e.g., colored, textured tape on the weight adjustment pin)

The weight stack on inclusive strength training equipment

Purchase equipment with colors that contrast (e.g., a bright color against a dark background on the adjustment features, such as the weight amount or seat height and labels that are raised PICTURES: A weight adjustment pin that is large, flat, round, and yellow. A weight pin grip is large and open. The weight number labels are large, raised, and yellow (high contrast).

Some parts of the equipment stick out and endanger users

Place high contrast tape or add padding to parts that stick out

Purchase equipment without parts that stick out (or that have padding)

Directions for how to use the equipment is not accessible (e.g., it may be hung on the wall or be in small print)

Type the instructions in large print (at least 18 point font) and attach them to the equipment with a cord or chain so that a user can hold them in their hand to read

Provide instructions at a level that can be read easily by wheelchair users, and in audio format. (Audio files could be available at the center or be posted on a website to be downloaded ahead of time