Barriers |
Solutions |
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Easy/Low cost |
Involved / High cost |
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Not enough space in front of the lockers |
Ask staff to permanently assign you a locker in an accessible location, such as at the end of a row where there is extra floor space |
Remove some benches to provide 36 inches of space in front of the lockers in at least in one section you can use |
Lockers are difficult to open with one hand or limited grasp |
Replace the handle on the locker with one that is easy to grasp with one hand and does not require tight grasping, pinching or twisting to operate. |
Remove the locking mechanism and attach a handle that is easy to use |
Benches in the dressing area are too narrow |
Ask staff to put a chair in dressing area |
Replace the benches with ones that are 20-24 inches wide and at least 42 inches long to provide a stable seat. |
Restrooms are not large enough for a wheelchair user to maneuver |
Change hinges so door swings out to provide more space |
Rearrange the restroom partitions to comply with ADAAG requirements for an accessible restroom |
Mirror over sink is too high |
Install a full-length mirror near the sink area |
Install a mirror over the sink that slants down to suit a shorter user |
Shower does not have a bench |
Ask staff to provide a portable shower chair or transfer bench |
Install a permanent fold-down bench in the shower |