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Locker Room Barriers and Solutions


Barriers

Solutions

Easy/Low cost

Involved / High cost

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


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