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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Parking:
• City parking on street
• No designated accessible parking spaces nearby

Walkway:
• Walkway to / from elevator is aprox. is uneven in one place

Entrance:
• Accessible entrance on Johnson St.
• Elevator access from ground level to sanctuary
• To call elevator requires a key

Main Facility:
• No designated wheelchair seating; limited space at front far sides of sanctuary

Washrooms:
• Accessible washrooms
• Wide door frame, very narrow threshold
• Washroom door is very light, regular knob
• Slight slope into washroom

INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTRE KINGSTON

Parking:
• Accessible free parking

Entrance:
• Accessible front entrance, with automatic doors

Main Facility:
• Computer lab has adaptive hardware and software for easier access to the internet for people with disabilities
• TTY available for use
• Good colour contrast throughout facility

Washrooms:
• Accessible individual washrooms

KINGSTON FRONTENAC PUBLIC LIBRARY - CALVIN PARK BRANCH

Parking:
• 2 designated accessible parking spaces
• Parking surface smooth and flat

Walkway:
• Smooth and wide surface
• Gradual slope and accessible curb cuts

Entrance:
• Double doors, automatic slide

Main Facility:
• Adjustable height desk available
• Self check-out high but wheel under
• At least 2 low computer stations
• E-books and audio books available
• Study rooms - wide doors, no threshold with wheel under tables

Outside courtyard / reading room:
• Wide door, low threshold, no automatic buttons
• Concrete flooring, some grass

Washrooms:
• Accessible washrooms
• 2 stalls available (1 male, 1 female)

Washroom (family):
• Accessible washroom

KINGSTON FRONTENAC PUBLIC LIBRARY - CENTRAL BRANCH

Parking:
• 1 accessible parking space
• Metered parking in lot and underground (6 ft. 4 in. clearance)
• Parking surface smooth by sloped

Walkway:
• Accessible entrance ramp meets up with parking lot (no walkway)
• Ramp an least 3 ft. 6 in. wide

Entrance:
• Automatic slide doors, double doors
• Wide doors, low threshold
• Ramp is at least 30 ft. and slightly steep

Elevator:
• Spacious, handrails
• Buttons high, no Braille

Main Facility:
• 2 lowered service counters
• Lounge area provides access for wheelchairs and scooters
• Wheel under desks
• Computer database /and self-checkout very high
• Aisles narrow in some places
• Accessible computer - at wheel under table
• E-books, large print boots available

Washrooms (1st and 3rd floors):
• Accessible washrooms (stalls)
• No automatic button on door

Washroom (2nd floor):
• Accessible washroom
• Lever handle on door

KINGSTON FRONTENAC PUBLIC LIBRARY - ISABEL TURNER BRANCH

Parking:
• 4 accessible parking spaces
• Parking surface smooth and flat

Walkway:
• Smooth surface with a gradual slope

Entrance:
• Double automatic sliding doors
• Door width and threshold provide easy access for wheelchairs and scooters

Main Facility:
• Accessible service counters
• Accessible elevator to lower level (low threshold)
• Accessible computer available
• Self-checkout has very high touch screen (not wheel under)
• Lower level workstations / tables wheel under access
• Accessible computer training room
• 2 meeting rooms on main level, large open space

Washrooms:
• Accessible washrooms

KINGSTON POLICE HEADQUARTERS

Parking:
• 3 accessible parking spaces

Entrance:
• Double automatic sliding doors
• Wide door frame, low threshold

Main Facility:
• Desks are open to wheel under to fill out paperwork
• Accessible service counter for Records
• Accessible service counter at side of Info / Report Incidents desk
• Waiting area for wheelchairs / scooters
• Debit terminal accessible on lower Records counter
• Accessible elevator

Interview Room:
• Located on main level
• Very low threshold
• Can wheel under table

Community Room:
• Typically used for press releases / community events
• Spacious with very low threshold
• Wheel under tables

Washrooms:
• 3 single unisex accessible washrooms

ST. MARY’S CATHEDRAL

Parking:
• City parking lot on Brock St., across from the cathedral (no designated parking spaces)
• St. Mary’s Cathedral parking lot on Clergy St. (no designated parking spaces)
• Street parking on Johnson St. - closest to accessible entrance (1 accessible space on corner of Clergy and Johnson streets)

Entrance:
• External ramp is fairly narrow; at least 10m long with a sharp 90 degree angle
• 2 heavy doors at entrance
• Low lighting

Main Facility:
• Designated wheelchair seating at front
• Aisle approx. 3 ft. wide to get to front
• Wide door frames / no threshold throughout main facility

Washrooms:
• Accessible washrooms (stalls in male and female washrooms)

THE SALVATION ARMY

Parking:
• Accessible parking space

Walkway:
• Gradual slope, sidewalk uneven
• Ramped pavement up to walkway

Main Facility:
• Waiting area lined with chairs, can be moved
• No automatic buttons on doors
• Standard width door frames, low threshold
• Pantry: service counter high, assistance is available
• Day program / rec room: concrete flooring, some obstacles

Washrooms:
• Accessible washroom
• Roll-in shower

THE SALVATION ARMY CITADEL

Parking:
• 6 designated accessible parking spaces at front entrance
• 2 designated accessible parking spaces at side of citadel (this door is locked so need to come around to front doors)

Entrance:
• Automatic buttons on both double doors

Main Facility:
• Meeting rooms are accessible (can be booked, fee schedule available)
• Sanctuary - gradual slope down to front
• Signage for designated wheelchair seating throughout sanctuary (chairs can be removed to provide additional seating)
• Headset available for individuals with hearing impairments
• No automatic button on door of sanctuary

Washrooms:
• Accessible washrooms
• Wheel in accessible shower

TOURISM KINGSTON - VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE

Parking:
• Accessible meter parking on street

Walkway:
• Paved walkway around Tourist Information Centre and leading into the park

Entrance:
• Ramped access into the Tourist Information Centre
• Doors at entrance may require assistance

Main Facility:
• Spacious interior

Washrooms:
• Accessible public washrooms located below Tourist Office

YMCA

Parking:
• 5 designated parking spaces (not all have signs)
• No curbs, parking surface level with entrance

Entrance:
• Double doors with automatic buttons

Main Facility:
• Half of service counter is lowered
• Waiting area has chairs that can me moved
• Accessible elevator
• 2 computers in main lobby, not wheel under but keyboard tray can be pulled out

Cafe:
• On main level
• Lowered counter
• Tables are low and chairs can be moved

Fit for Life Centre:
• On main level
• Small ramp
• No automatic button on double doors
• Exercise equipment is not wheelchair accessible

Family Change Room:
• On main level
• No door
• Lower level lockers
• 1 accessible washroom stall
• Shower area - wheel in
• Small ramp up to door to access pool
• No automatic button on door to access pool

Individual Accessible Change Room:
• On main level
• Auto button on door
• Door frame standard width with low threshold
• Adult size change table available
• Mechanical lift available up to 350 lbs

Pools:
• On main level
• 2 pools, 1 hydrotherapy
• Wide ramp available into each poll
• Wheelchair available to use in pool
• Wide path around pools

Fitness Centre / Gym:
• On main level
• Exercise equipment not accessible except areas with free weights

Gymnasium:
• On 2nd Level
• Standard door width with low threshold
• No automatic button on door

Main Group Studio:
• On 2nd floor
• Double doors with no threshold (no auto button)
• Spacious
• Small group studio is not accessible (several steps)

Washrooms - main level:
• Accessible washrooms - stalls
• No auto button on door

Washrooms - 2nd level:
• Single accessible washroom

Other:
• Subsidized rates available based on income (if eligible for subsidized rates, start up fee is waived)

Travel Tips:

• Call or e-mail ahead to find out details about the accessibility of a tourist site before visiting it.
• Organization and advance planning help reduce stress when traveling, and reduce the chance of unexpected surprises
• Tourist Information Offices are a good source of information when visiting a specific city, or location of interest
• If there is a tourist location you are interested in visiting, talk to someone who has already been there to find out how their experience went

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