This post is to provide an update
on the ADA location as part of the locker room remodel and remind pool users of the impending renovation.
The renovation of the locker room
will begin on Monday, June 9th.
The pool will be open during the renovation. Alternate shower and changing areas will be
provided. The entrance to the pool
patrons will use is just a few feet from the current entrance.
ALL OF US AT THE FRIENDS OF THE FREMONT POOL ARE DELIGHTED THAT
THIS RENOVATION IS GOING FORWARD. WE
EXPECT THAT EVERYONE WILL COOPERATE WITH THE INCONVENIENCE AS WE EQUALLY ANTICIPATE
AN EXCELLENT OUTCOME.
In a meeting on May 28th
between FFP, the school district and the city staff, we came to the following
conclusions regarding the ADA area. The needs of persons who use wheelchairs are
quite different from the needs of people who use walkers. Due to the
circumference of the wheelchair clearance and its effect on the regular benches
the Northeast location of the ADA bench was a reasonable location. We
also concluded that a person using a walker would probably use the lockers and
benches closest to the entrance. School and city staff agreed to add a
grab bar on a locker in this proximity after evaluating the behavior of person(s)
who uses the locker room with a walker. School and city staff also agreed
to seek out any other reasonable accommodations for persons who use walkers.
Thank you.
Holly
