Espoonlahti Swimming Pool

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The route to the main entrance
• The 9 accessible parking spaces are located outdoors over 10 m from the entrance. The width of the parking spaces is less than 3.6 m.
• The pick-up and drop-off area is located in the vicinity of the entrance, giving easy access to the pavement.
• The route to the entrance is smooth and sufficiently wide.
The main entrance
• The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
• The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with a motion sensor.
In the facility
• The sports facilities are located on floor -1.
• For moving around, there is a lift; the door opens automatically. The floor numbers in the lift cannot be felt with fingers. The button for the exit floor stands out from the other buttons.
• The service point has directions to the different facilities.
• There is a heated storage area for wheelchairs and prams next to the entrance.
• The facility has an accessible toilet on the same floor as the entrance.
• The customer service/cashier's desk is located on the same floor as the entrance.
• The customer service/cashier's desk can be found easily. The desk is accessible to customers standing only.
• At the customer service/cashier's desk, you can borrow a wheelchair, shower wheelchair, rollator walker.
• The facility features a quiet area for guide and aid dogs.
Dressing room, shower room and sauna
• The dressing rooms are located on the same floor as the sports facilities.
• The facility does not have an accessible dressing room. The men's/women's dressing rooms must be used instead. The door of the dressing room opens easily manually.
• The dressing room has sufficient room for a wheelchair and assistant. Good illumination and clear contrasts facilitate spatial perception. The numbering of the lockers is clearly legible.
• The shower room is connected to the men's/women's dressing room. The door of the shower room opens easily manually.
• The shower room has a more spacious and accessible showering spot with a seat as well as a support railing.
• The sauna is connected to the men's/women's dressing room. The door opens easily manually.
• The sauna has room for one wheelchair. It is possible to move onto the lowest bench from the wheelchair. The upper benches can be accessed through easily navigable stepswith handrails.
Sports facilities
• Room is available next to the pools for storing aids during swimming.
• The large/deep pool features accessible entry via a gently-sloping ramp. The ramp has handrails on both sides.
• The teaching pool does not feature accessible entry (steep steps or a pool ladder).
• An accessible toilet is not available in the pool area.
Seating area
• The sports facility features a spectators' seating area which has stairs and the steps have contrast markings. The seats have been highlighted from their surroundings with contrast. The seating area has outlets for using and charging electrical aid equipment.
• The seating area features 10 accessible spots suitable for a wheelchair, which are located in the back row. The accessible spots provide an unobstructed view of the event.
• There is sufficient room by the accessible spots for wheelchairs to pass each other.

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