Ards Leisure centre

Ards Leisure Centre
William Street
Newtownards
Tel: 9181 2837

There are 3 wheel chair parking spaces in the car park closest to the entrance of the centre.
Special rates - there are concession rates which includes those who are disabled. These rates apply to activities and membership.
Disabled toilets are available at the front and back of the centre. They are unlocked. The changing rooms also have cubicles suitable for disabled persons.
Physical barriers - the front doors are to be replaced this year with automatic doors. An automatic door has been put in to the changing room for the swimming pool. No other doors are automatic. There is a lift to the upstairs facilities.
We have hoists in the swimming pool. No turnstiles in the building. There is a step from the car park up on to the pavement to get to the entrance door.

We do allow carers in FOC while assisting someone.
At present we have no set activities for physically disabled children. We hope to include a class for this group in our Waves Swim Programme.

(Information supplied by Lisa Erkin)

Lakeland Leisure Complex, Fermanagh

The leisure centre is located in the centre of Enniskillen. It has disabled parking spaces beside the building. Everywhere is accessible in the building with disabled changing rooms and toilets.There is also a lift.There are no special rates.There are automatic doors at the entrance and a special hoist into the pool. There are no steps to negotiate. Under 5 's are free. They are approaching a charter mark for The Inclusive Fitness award which allows the centre to provide equipment for the disabled and specially qualified instructors for them in the fitness room. It is backed by the Disability Sport association. There are many disabled activities including swimming, summer schemes,gymnastics and soft play areas and an adventure playground out doors.Visit the Fermanagh District Council website for more info. Or contact Ian Kennedy or Rita McKechnie in the leisure centre.

Broadmeadow
Enniskillen
County Fermanagh
BT74 7EF
Tel: (028) 6632 4121
Fax: (028) 6632 8622
Email: flf@fermanagh.gov.uk

(Thanks to Ian Kennedy for providing me with this information)

Olympia leisure centre

• 6 wheelchair bays within close proximity to entrance of building.
• There are concession rates available to under 16 if they have our Boost Membership card.
• There are two disabled showering / changing rooms situated on the ground floor with direct access to poolside.
• There are no barriers, however the doors to changing rooms are non automatic.
• Carer will be permitted free access….there are local community groups using the facilities for specific groups.

Boucher Road
Belfast
BT12 6HR

028 90233369

Omagh Leisure Complex

Old Mountfield Road
Omagh
028 82246711
Carol.Gault@omagh.gov.uk

At Omagh Leisure Complex we strive to accommodate and provide excellence in service for all our Customers.  We give consideration to equality, helpfulness and the best possible facility provision to a wide Customers base with varying abilities and fitness levels.

I was given the following information about this leisure centre:

• Staff undergo Disability Awareness training
• In the car-park there is wide-space designated parking for Disabled Customers.  This is well signposted and located at the front entrance beside the ramp access.
• The access ramp leads directly to the front entrance.
• There is a bell located at the door with a sign requesting anyone with access difficulty to “Please Ring”.  A member of staff will then report to the door to give whatever support is needed.
• Upon entering the building there is a low reception desk suitable for easy communication by wheelchair and/or small Customers.
• The public telephone is low level for ease of use.
• There is an access lift leading to all floor levels from Reception.
• There are disabled toilet and changing facilities within the building.
• There is a programme of classes and activities which is designed to accommodate all fitness levels, ages and abilities..
• We provide special swimming lessons and sporting facilities for disabled.
• User groups include local special needs schools, Phab Club and Mencap.
• We operate a Customer Focus Group and actively seek participation from all ages, male and female, able bodied and disabled customers.  This provides good customer feedback in the form of constructive criticism and ideas for improvement.
• The swimming pool is of deck level design which provides ease of access
• There is a pool hoist on the pool bank to assist wheelchair users into the pool.

The leisure complex does not have automatic doors inside or outside the building

Signage is not up to DDA standards

There are no special rates for carers or disabled children / young people

The Gym is not suitable for wheelchair users

(Information kindly supplied by Carol Gault)

OZone Leisure Centre

Ormeau Embankment
Belfast
BT6 8LT
028 90458024
SteensonA@BelfastCity.gov.uk

• There are 6 wheelchair parking spaces which are located at the front of the main doors to the building.
• At present there is a concessionary rate available for booking tennis courts during off peak times (Mon. – Fri. 9am to 5pm), use of the fitness suite and use of the climbing wall. This however will change from the 3rd April when the pricing policy will be based on ability to pay i.e. Means Tested Benefits
• There are 2 disabled toilets / changing rooms. Each room also has a locker. The rooms can not be locked by a customer while they are participating in an activity. Lockers should be used to store belongings.
• The main door to the centre is automatic, however all inner doors are non automatic.
• At present there is no facility for carers to gain free access and a membership card, however this will change from the 3rd April when carers will be able to apply and receive a membership card to allow for free enter when accompanying a person with a physical disability.

Information kindly supplied by Andrew Steenson

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