Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 18 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS We know there are still many ways needed to improve accessibility for our Parks, Recreation and Culture facilities, but we are working on it! Here are some of the improvements we have made recently: • Installed raised text and symbols to improve access to washrooms and offices for those who may have reduced vision • Incorporated assistive hearing devices in all recreation centres • Purchased new mobi mats to add to various beaches to enhance access to the water • Added visual fire alarms for those with hearing issuess • Replaced knob-style door handles with lever type • Installed additional wayfinding signage both inside and outside of our facilities • Incorporated additional markings at glazed doors to reduce glare and improve identification Thanks to SPARC BC & The Rick Hansen Foundation for helping fund some of these upgrade initiatives
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