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Accessible Recreation
The Penticton Community Centre welcomes people of all ability levels to participate at our facility . We strive to ensure everyone has access to recreation opportunities regardless of disability, race, gender, religion or income . We also understand that disabilities include wide ranges of abilities and impairments from mobility and agility related disabilities to sensory impairment and intellectual disabilities .
Accessible Aquatic Centre Features
• A family change area with two accessible change rooms including ceiling lifts and change beds . • Ceiling lifts with a weight capacity of 440lbs/200kg; clients need to provide their own slings . • The primary accessible change room has a lift bed with a weight capacity of 250lbs/115kgs . • The secondary accessible change room has a fixed bed with a weight capacity of 290lbs/135kg . • All pools are ramped for easy access .
Aquatic Wheelchair
• Three standard wheel chairs 20” wide and 22” with a weight capacity of 350lbs/158kgs . • One heavy duty chair 28” wide with a weight capacity of 500lbs/226kg . • Two sling back chairs that partially recline with a weight capacity of 180lbs/81kg .
Accessible Fitness Room Features
Accessible fitness options include a collection of resistance machines, cable and functional trainer apparatus’, and cardio options including: • Ergometer • Seated elliptical • Recumbent bikes
Access is provided via elevator and automatic doors to the fitness room on the second floor .
Accessible Programs
Friends in Motion
All ages This session is created for children, youth and young adults who need extra assistance participating in activities . Participants will develop motor skills on a variety of gym equipment and through other activities . Parent or Teaching Assistant participation required .
