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This template was provided by Radical Access Mapping Project (RAMP) at https://radicalaccessiblecommunities.wordpress.com. The audit was completed by Shantel Ivits: shantel@cwhwc.com
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Audited space: Catherine White Holman Wellness Centre in South Hill Family Health Center 1193 KingswayDate Audited:March 29, 2016
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OVERALL ACCESSIBILITY RATINGS:
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ACCESS CATEGORY:HIGHSEMINONN/A COMMENTS
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Blind and Low Vision
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Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Other Audio Barriers
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EMS (Electro Magnetic Sensitivity)
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Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Scent Reduction/ Scent FreeRecent improvements have been made to reduce scents in the space and commitment is high to ensure these are ongoing.
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Wheelchair/ Scooter User /Mobility LimitedAccessible to people who use wheelchairs and power chairs. The lift to the floor where the clinic is held is inaccessible to scooters. CWHWC is looking for solutions, including possibly relocating to a scooter-accessible location.
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_________Bathroom AccessAccessible to people who use wheelchairs and powerchairs, but not scooters. Shelving and fridge should be removed from accessible washroom to increase ease of access.
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Financial AccessAll of our practitioners are volunteering their time so that we can offer free services to people who need them, regardless of factors like immigration status, health insurance, or residential address
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Access for community members without ID or documentationNo ID or Care Card is required to access services at our clinic. We do not share any information with the Canadian Border Services Agency.
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GENERAL RENTAL / SPACE INFOYMIXNON/A COMMENTS
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Primary function of the spaceHealth clinic
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Hours of operation:Second Sunday of the month from 4-8pm. Fourth Monday of the month from 6-9pm.
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Size of space, in square footage
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Maximum capacity for events
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Rental fees (give full week range)
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What does rental include?
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Specific requirements for rental
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SIGNAGE & WAYFINDINGYMIXNON/A COMMENTS
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Signage is in a clearly visible location? CWHWC signage posted on front door, large South Hill signage above door
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Highly visible w/large, thick lettering <22pt font?
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Non-glare finish so it's easier to read?
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Letters & background high contrast for easier reading?
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Braile?
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Tactile?
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At a good height (5’ above floor to centre-line of sign)?
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Can a person approach within 36” of sign without standing within door swing?
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Directional signage large & consistent (colour, height, placement)?
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Well-lit at night?
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LIGHTINGYMIXNON/A COMMENTS
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Is lighting even throughout the venue?
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Are there well-lit areas for people who use sign language to lip read and/sign?
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Are any hazards well-lit?
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What kind of lighting: fluorescent, incandescent, halogen etc? DescribeMainly fluorescent and halogen, with some incandescent lights. Staff are open to adjusting which lights are used upon request.
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Can fluorescent lighting be turned off and other lighting used instead?
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Strobe lights restricted, banned or simply not available in the space?
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Are warning signs used if strobe light/ smoke/ explosive sounds are used (as any one of these can pose danger to some?
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VEHICLE & MOBILITY SCOOTER PARKINGYMIXNON/A COMMENTS
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Accessible or other parking within 200 feet of the building?People with disabilities are welcome to park in the lot behind our building. It says its reserved, but we have been reassured this is ok.
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Well-signposted (upright & ground signage)?
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Signage regarding the misuse of the spaces?
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Are the spaces on level ground?
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Is there a slip resistant surface?
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Extra space designated to allow access to & from car (12’ wide; 26’ high)?
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Allow easy & barrier-free access to closest entrance?
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Can the user avoid passing through traffic & behind parked cars?
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Are there areas/ spaces inside to park mobility scooters/ walkers, etc? Where?In the foyer inside the main entrance
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EXTERIOR ACCESSYMIXNON/A COMMENTS
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Outdoor paths in good condition (no roots, cracks, holes) to prevent tripping etc?
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Marked w/paint to indicate wheelchair accessible paths?
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Outline path edges with high contrast paint?
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Grate slots go against traffic flow so wheelchair wheels don't get stuck?
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Grate slots no more than ½” wide?
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Sidewalks, ramps & paths 36” wide?
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Drop-off near accessible entrance?
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Walkways well-lit at night?
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Slip-resistant surface?
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GETTING THERE: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ETC.YMIXNON/A COMMENTS
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Transit near accessible entrance? How near?#19 stops right outside the door. The #22 stops nearby.
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Are there curb cuts leading from transit to the venue to ensure those using wheelchairs & others unable to climp a step can access the space?
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Transit accessible?
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Bus? Train? Other?Bus
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Route #s and other information#19 and #22
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Bike lockups? Where?Right outside the front entrance
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Are transit tokens available?Please ask reception
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DOORS: main and internal, excluding washroomYMIXNON/A COMMENTS
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Is there a wheelchair accessible entrance?The size is accessible but the doors are not automatic. We are having automatic doors put in soon!
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Is there signage to the accessible entrance?
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Entrance well lit at night?
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Path to the accessible entrance clear of obstacles, roots, big cracks, etc?
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Door is at least 33 3/4" wide? (BC Building Code Standard, 2013)
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Does door open inwards or outwards?outwards
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Door swing clearance (from door edge to ramp edge) at least 32” to allow enough space when using a wheelchair or other mobility device, or for larger people?
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Operable by a single effort (no more than 8.5 lbs pressure for push or pull)?An automatic door opener has recently been purchased and just needs to be installed. Please ring bell for assistance.
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Are doors automatic?See above
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Do automatic doors work?
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Can users open doors themselves? Wait for assistance? Describe.Please ring bell for assistance.
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Thresholds flush with floor, or nearly so (>½”)?
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Doormats stationary, flat or recessed (> ½” high)?
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Wing handles, not knobs (there are many people who cannot grasp a doorknob)?
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3 second closing delay to allow entry without being hit by the door?
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Peephole or windows in doors reachable (> 5 high’)?
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Locks no higher than 5’?
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Is there a doorbell at 48" high or less?
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If so, is there a visible and/or tactile indicator? Describe.
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