Shoreline Greystones Disability Access
Shoreline leisure Disability Mission Statement
We want everyone who visits Shoreline Leisure Greystones to feel welcome and find the experience rewarding. To enable all visitors to have a positive experience and to be able to participate fully we have created the following commitment to address disability in its broadest sense. This is part of our commitment to provide equal opportunities to all. We pride ourselves on offering our customers a wide range of accessible facilities, we are continually looking at ways in which we can improve accessibility to provide inclusive areas and activities for all users.
It is the aim of Shoreline Leisure Greystones to make our centre and all activities accessible to all members of the community. The management and staff strive to achieve an inclusive sports centre where all people of all ages and abilities are welcome. Our sports centre aims to include all adults and children in every aspect of the centre’s programmes. When necessary, support and training are given to teachers or instructors to assist them to adapt classes to include all users. All staff are given in-service training and the option to participate in training courses. We encourage young people with disabilities to participate in our activity camps and lessons and will adapt our structures and planning to include every child to the fullest of their ability.
Aims:
Promote positive attitudes towards people with disabilities
Encourage participation by people with disabilities in all the services we provide
Promote and support the employment of people with disabilities
Provide universal accessibility; all environments of the leisure centre should be accessible by everyone. (Controlled by Part M of building regulations (2000)
Policies
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Accessibility Policy
Shoreline Leisure Bray is committed to the ongoing inclusion of all people with disabilities and the continuous development of the facility and services in order to achieve a fully inclusive centre.
In order to achieve this shoreline leisure aims to:
Train and educate staff as to the needs of people with a disability.
Promote positive attitudes towards people with disabilities.
Provide universal access to all areas of the centre
Encourage the participation of people with disabilities in all the services available.
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Carer’s policy
The purpose of our Carers’ policy is to ensure equal access for all those who wish to attend Shoreline Leisure Centre and participate in any of the various facilities available. Our Carers Policy states that a carer accompanying a person with a disability, who cannot access the facilities alone, may with written confirmation use the facility free of charge. Normal costs apply i.e if the user is under 16years they pay child admission price, if the user is over the age of 16 they pay adult admission price.
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Physical Access Policy
At Shoreline Leisure , accessibility has been a priority from the design stage, developed in consultation with disability access groups. Our facility includes designated accessible parking, step-free access throughout, and push-button automatic doors.
We offer a fully accessible environment with lifts, disability access gates, induction loop systems, and clear contrasting colour schemes to support ease of movement and visibility.
Our changing facilities include accessible toilets, showers, and changing areas, along with pool hoists, wet area wheelchairs, shallow pool entry with handrails, and emergency evacuation equipment to ensure safe and comfortable use for all members.
Shoreline has invested in Active Hands, which make gripping aids that gently, yet firmly hold your hand into a gripping shape enabling you to hold tightly onto objects from hammers to garden tools; gym equipment ski-outriggers to boat tillers; adaptive bike handles to musical instruments; and many more. These gripping aids are designed so that the user can put them on independently.
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Employment Policy
Shoreline Leisure are committed to our responsibilities in relation to Trade and Employment under the Disability Act 2005 and the Employment Equality Acts 1998, amended 2004. Shoreline Leisure understands that it is illegal to discriminate on grounds of disability in employment, promotion, or training, and as employers, we must reasonably accommodate people with disabilities to do their job, where the cost is not disproportionate.
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Swimming Lessons and Swimming Pool Aids
At Shoreline Greystones, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to join our swimming lessons. We welcome individuals with additional needs into our mainstream classes, supporting children of all abilities to learn together. To ensure safety and the best experience, we may make reasonable adjustments and work closely with parents to understand each child’s needs. In some cases, a parent or carer may be asked to assist in the water so every child can take part fully and safely.
