Universal Design Considerations for Exercise and Swimming Pool Facilities

Presenter Information

Christian Bacon, Central Washington University

Document Type

Poster

Event Website

https://source2022.sched.com/

Start Date

16-5-2022

End Date

16-5-2022

Keywords

universal design, pools, exercise facilities

Abstract

This study is a general observation of hotel fitness centers and their level of 2010 ADA compliance with inclusion of universal design structures. Observation of one facility and research on many other facilities show that an increased 2010 ADA compliance along with universal design structures fosters a more diverse community. Encouraging children and adults living with a disability to physically exercise and help with developing social skill for a diverse community. This study includes a personal letter stating an experience within an anonymous hotel that follows 2010 ADA but is missing universal design structures. This study takes a deeper looking into how universal design does more than just create equal access, it gives greater opportunities to individuals that would normally not have those opportunities to go out and exercise and socialize in an active environment.

Recommended Citation

Bacon, Christian, "Universal Design Considerations for Exercise and Swimming Pool Facilities" (2022). Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE). 14.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2022/COTS/14

Faculty Mentor(s)

Naomi Jeffrey Petersen

Department/Program

Psychology

Additional Mentoring Department

Accessibility Studies