Yarrow RAMP Audit (Full)


1	PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS ALWAYS A WORK IN PROGRESS. IF YOU HAVE IDEAS FOR THINGS YOU'D LIKE TO HAVE INCLUDED, EMAIL rampvancouver@gmail.com AND WE'LL SEE ABOUT GETTING IT ONTO THE TEMPLATE.

2	[If you have questions about a certain line, highlight, shade and/or outline it with dots, and i'll respond]
3	EDITED COPY FOR DAY-OF-AUDIT, SEE https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dXcPtCucPvIBQsAc6YVD35HwHdwCxPjf11sDyW7ZM4k/edit?usp=sharing
4	Name and address of audited space:					Date Audited:
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7	OVERALL ACCESSIBILITY RATINGS:
8	BROAD ACCESS CATEGORY:	HIGH	SEMI	NON	N/A	COMMENTS
9	AMENITIES
10	- Childcare			x
11	- Services		x
12	- Telephone				x
13	- Water/Food/Beverage/				x
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15	COMMUNICATION
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17	DRUGS & ALCOHOL			x		Drug use (including alcohol) is frowned upon inside the building.
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19	EMERGENCY/ SAFETY/ SECURITY		x
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21	FINANCIAL	x				No cost to access Yarrow's space or services.
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23	GENERAL INFO	x
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25		HIGH	SEMI	NON	N/A	COMMENTS
26	LIGHTING		x			There is flourescent lighting. The space is well-lit.
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28	MOVING THROUGH THE SPACE:		x
29	- Doors			x		No automatic doors. Push to enter, pull to exit. Doorway is 5'7" wide
30	- Elevators/Lifts/Ramps/Stairs/Etc	x				Elevator is about 6' x 4.5'
31	- Entry/ID/Security		x			Security guard opens door weekdays until 6PM. Otherwise must call phone number for staff to open door. ID not required to enter building or Yarrow office
32	- Exterior Access		x			No step or gaps at the exterior door. There are no curb cuts close to the exterior door.
33	- Getting There	x				Walkable distance from home for seniors, close to bus stops.
34	- Hallways/ Floors/ Route Through Venue		x			Walkways and halls are wide but sometimes there is furniture in the way.
35	- Parking		x			Gate to parking is open until 7PM. Afterwards, must push button to open gate.
36	- Mobility	x
37	- Wayfinding		x			More accessible for ambulatory people.
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39	SEATING	x				Stackable plastic chairs can be put out.
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41	SENSORY:
42	- Blind/ Low Vision		x
43	- Deaf/Hard of Hearing/Etc		x
44	- EMS (Electro Magnetic Sensitivity)			x
45	- Environmental (Latex/Animals/Allergens/Scents/Smoking/Mold/ Etc)			x		No scent policy within Artscape
46	- Quiet Space			x
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48	SHADE/SHELTER		x			Indoor spaces
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50	STAFF & ORGANIZATIONAL AWARENESS	x
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52	WASHROOMS / SHOWERS			x
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54	for more info: http://radicalaccessiblecommunities.wordpress.com/radical-access-mapping-project-vancouver/
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56	GENERAL RENTAL / SPACE INFO	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
57	Primary function of the space					Provide community outreach for Chinese seniors
58	Hours of operation:	Sun Wah building hours are 7:30AM–12AM but Yarrow operates primarily on an appointment basis. Parkade closes at 7PM.
59	Size of space, in square footage					398.45 ft squared (office is 24.4ft x 16.33 ft)
60	Maximum capacity for events					Weekdays: no more than 6 people in spaces on 4th floor
61	Rental fees (give full week range)				x
62	What does rental include?				x
63	Specific requirements for rental				x
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65	SIGNAGE & WAYFINDING	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
66	Signage is in a clearly visible location?			x
67	Highly visible w/large, thick lettering <22pt font?	x
68	Non-glare finish so it's easier to read?		x			Looks like it's got a pearl finish which has less glare than gloss finish but not as light absorbent as matte finish.
69	Letters & background high contrast for easier reading?	x				Black text on white background
70	Braile?			x
71	Tactile?			x
72	At a good height (5’ above floor to centre-line of sign)?	x
73	Can a person approach within 36” of sign without standing within door swing?	x				Signage is on pillars not above doors
74	Directional signage large & consistent (colour, height, placement)?	x
75	Well-lit at night?				x	Signage is inside the building and printed, there is no backlighting.
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77	LIGHTING	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
78	Is lighting even throughout the venue?	x
79	Are there well-lit areas for people who use sign language to lip read and/sign?	x
80	Are any hazards well-lit?				x
81	What kind of lighting: fluorescent, incandescent, halogen etc? Describe		x
82	Can fluorescent lighting be turned off and other lighting used instead?			x
83	Strobe lights restricted, banned or simply not available in the space?				x	No strobe lights in the space
84	Are warning signs used if strobe light/ smoke/ explosive sounds are used (as any one of these can pose danger to some?				x	Strobe lights, smoke and explosive sounds are not used.
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86	VEHICLE & MOBILITY SCOOTER PARKING	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
87	Accessible or other parking within 200 feet of the building?	x				Disability parking spot next to the door.
88	Well-signposted (upright & ground signage)?	x				ground signage
89	Signage regarding the misuse of the spaces?			x
90	Are the spaces on level ground?	x
91	Is there a slip resistant surface?	x
92	Extra space designated to allow access to & from car (12’ wide; 26’ high)?	x
93	Allow easy & barrier-free access to closest entrance?		x			You'll have to push open the door to get to the elevator to the parkade
94	Can the user avoid passing through traffic & behind parked cars?	x				the disability parking spot is right next to the door.
95	Are there areas/ spaces inside to park mobility scooters/ walkers, etc? Where?	x				walkers can be parked/stored in the Yarrow office but mobility scooters may need to be parked in the common area
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97	EXTERIOR ACCESS	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
98	Outdoor paths in good condition (no roots, cracks, holes) to prevent tripping etc?		x			There are puddles and some parts of the road are uneven. There is no curb cut in front of the Sun Wah Building
99	Marked w/paint to indicate wheelchair accessible paths?			x
100	Outline path edges with high contrast paint?			x
101	Grate slots go against traffic flow so wheelchair wheels don't get stuck?				x
102	Grate slots no more than ½” wide?				x
103	Sidewalks, ramps & paths 36” wide?	x
104	Drop-off near accessible entrance?	x
105	Walkways well-lit at night?		x
106	Slip-resistant surface?	x
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108	GETTING THERE: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ETC.	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
109	Transit near accessible entrance? How near?	x				Bus stop for 22 is 100 meters away (Gore FS Keefer), bus stop for 8, 3, 19 + 22 northbound is 180 m away (Main FS Georgia)
110	Are there curb cuts leading from transit to the venue to ensure those using wheelchairs & others unable to climp a step can access the space?	x
111	Transit accessible?	x
112	Bus? Train? Other?	Bus and train
113	Route #s and other information	Bus: #3, 4, 7, 8, 19, R5, 22, 210, 211 Train: Expo line, Stadium-Chinatown station
114	Bike lockups? Where?	x				about 20 meters away from the building entrance
115	Are transit tokens available?	x
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117	DOORS: main and internal, excluding washroom	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS (4th floor Yarrow office)
118	Is there a wheelchair accessible entrance?		x			door to outside is 5'7" wide, automatic doors inside is 9'5". uneven floor between two sets of doors. Yarrow office door is about 35"
119	Is there signage to the accessible entrance?				x
120	Entrance well lit at night?	x
121	Path to the accessible entrance clear of obstacles, roots, big cracks, etc?	x
122	Door is at least 33 3/4" wide? (BC Building Code Standard, 2013)	x				about 35'' (4th floor Yarrow office)
123	Does door open inwards or outwards?	inward
124	Door swing clearance (from door edge to ramp edge) at least 32” to allow enough space when using a wheelchair or other mobility device, or for larger people?	x
125	Operable by a single effort (no more than 8.5 lbs pressure for push or pull)?	x
126	Are doors automatic?			x
127	Do automatic doors work?				x
128	Can users open doors themselves? Wait for assistance? Describe.		x			Wait for assistance after building hours.
129	Thresholds flush with floor, or nearly so (>½”)?	x
130	Doormats stationary, flat or recessed (> ½” high)?				x	no doormat (Yarrow office)
131	Wing handles, not knobs (there are many people who cannot grasp a doorknob)?	x
132	3 second closing delay to allow entry without being hit by the door?	x				the door does not automatically close (4th floor Yarrow office)
133	Peephole or windows in doors reachable (> 5 high’)?				x	No peephole (4th floor Yarrow office)
134	Locks no higher than 5’?	x				Locks are 3.16 ft and 4.08' ft (4th floor Yarrow office)
135	Is there a doorbell at 48" high or less?				x	no doorbell
136	If so, is there a visible and/or tactile indicator? Describe.				x
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138	ELEVATORS/LIFTS	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
139	Do you have a lift?			x
140	Do you have an elevator?	x				there are 3 steps (with ramp beside) to take to get to the elevator for the space in the 2nd and 4th floors
141	ELEVATOR size at least 5’ X 5’?		x			about 6' x 4' 6''
142	LIFT dimensions at least 32"W x 48"L?				x
143	Threshold no greater than ½”? Many wheelchairs can't get over a lip over ½” h	x
144	Doors or compartment opens at least 33 3/4” wide?	x				about 42''
145	Elevator call buttons at a reasonable height (35” - 54” above floor)?	x
146	Clear of obstructions in front of call buttons?	x
147	Call buttons tactile?			x
148	Call buttons brailed?			x
149	Braille to left of call buttons?			x
150	Tactile floor identification numbers at each door (height of 54”)?			x
151	Braille floor identification numbers at each door (height of 54”)?			x
152	Audible signals when elevator call is answered?				x	Not sure if a call can be made
153	Audible signals for direction?			x
154	Handrails on three sides of elevator?	x
155	Handrails mounted 36” above floor?	x				32''
156	Does it require a key?		x			the phone device might need one
157	Closing delay (3 seconds or more)?				x	there is no closing delay button
158	Electronic re-opening activators on elevator door?	x
159	Can LIFT be operated without assistance? Is someone available to assist?				x
160	Are all staff trained to operate the LIFT &/or are there clear instructions available?				x
161	Chairlift available? Describe.			x
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163	ESCALATORS	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
164	Does your venue offer an escalator?		x			it's broken one way
165	How wide between rails?					2' 4" or 40''
166	Is there an escalator for both directions?			x		it's broken one way
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168	STAIRS & STEPS	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
169	Is the publicly available space stair-free?		x			there are a few steps; ramp is next to steps with a planter separating them
170	If there are any stairs, how many are there, and where are they? Exact count.		x			3 stairsteps to take to get to the elevator for the space in the 2nd and 4th floors
171	Is there a ramp nearby? Where is is in relation to the stairs?	x				Yes, next to the stairs
172	Do the stairs have a non-slip surface?			x
173	Tactile warning strips on stair edges so folks know where a step begins & ends?	x
174	Good lighting?	x
175	Contrast lines on steps (top/bottom yellow, rest white) to indicate start/end?			x
176	Closed risers? (They are safer because they limit chances of tripping)	x
177	Maximum step height 7” & uniform?	x				about 6"
178	Tread size is at least 11”?			x		13"
179	Suspended stairs have sufficient warning devices (planters or railings)? For example, so folks don't hit their head on the underside.				x
180	Continuous handrails? Height?	x
181	Width between handrails. Can you grasp both securely going up/down the stairs?				x	handrail only on one side, ramp is 32.75" wide
182	Rails extend 12” past top riser & bottom tread to assist past the last/first step?			x
183	Handrails 1 ¼” to 1 ½” in diameter & easy to grasp?	x
184	Handrails in contrasting colour for better visibility?			x		they are almost the same color
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186	RAMPS: EXTERNAL	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
187	Are there ramps to enter the space? Where?			x
188	Easy to find / well posted / etc?				x
189	Marked by access sign?				x
190	Gradient no more than 1:12? (less than 1 foot of rise for every 12 feet of ramp)				x
191	Textured, non-slip surface?				x
192	Detectable warning surface so people can prepare for an incline/decline?				x
193	Continuous & sturdy handrails?				x
194	Handrails 36” above ramp? width apart?				x
195	Handrails extend 12” beyond top & bottom of ramp?				x
196	Rest areas at less than 30’ intervals to provide time not on an incline?				x
197	Well-lit?				x
198	At least 32" from door edge to ramp edge to ensure enough space to open door?				x
199	Are external ramps covered for weather protection?				x	No external ramp
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201	RAMPS: INTERNAL	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
202	Are there ramps inside the venue? Where?	x				Ramps next to 3 steps to get to elevator on floors 2 + 4
203	Easy to find / well posted?	x
204	Marked by access sign?			x
205	Gradient no more than 1:12? (less than 1 foot of rise for every 12 feet of ramp)	x
206	Textured, non-slip surface?			x
207	Detectable warning surface so people can prepare for an incline/decline?			x
208	Continuous & sturdy handrails?		x			Only one handrail, but it is sturdy and continuous
209	Handrails 36” above ramp? width apart?		x			Handrails are 32" above ground, and 32.75" wide between handrail and other side of ramp
210	Handrails extend 12” beyond top & bottom of ramp?			x
211	Rest areas at less than 30’ intervals to provide time not on an incline?			x
212	Well-lit?	x
213	At least 32" from door edge to ramp edge to ensure enough space to open door?				x	ramp is far away from door
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215	HALLWAYS & FLOORS	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
216	Are hallways 59"w?	x
217	Fire doors have magnetic hold-opens?			x		doors have be held to keep open and are relatively heavy
218	Fire doors clear of obstacles?		x			obstructions in front of one of the fire doors on the 4th floor (a desk, chairs, sometimes a bike)
219	Door edges painted contrasted colour as warning if door is slightly open?			x
220	Carpet tightly woven, non-static, level loop with direct glue-down?				x	no carpets
221	All floors non-glare?	x
222	All floors non-slip?			x
223	Does it seem like the floor would be easy to move around on?	x				the common area may be easy to move around on but the office may not, esp for mobility scooters (width between desk and chair: 41")
224	Are the halls and common areas free from obstructions? Please detail.	x
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226	ACCESSIBLE ROUTE THROUGH VENUE	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
227	Is there an at least 48" wide accessible corridor through the venue from the accessible entrance to the bathrooms (to ensure safe passage for those with mobility access barriers to and from washrooms, fire escapes and so on)?		x			probably not in the Yarrow office but the hallway is 59"w
228	Is it marked and/or monitored? How? (tape? rope? attendant? etc)		x			it is not marked but the Yarrow office is monitored by all staff
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230	ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES, ASL etc SERVICES / ARRANGEMENTS	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
231	Can the speaker be easily heard from any place in room?	x
232	Acoustics check: Clap. Is it free of echos or dead spots?	x
233	For acoustics: is there carpeting, padded tiles, upholstered seats?	x
234	Adjust-able microphones available?			x
235	Can loud fans and other equipment be turned off when not using?		x			can't turned off fans
236	Can there be unobstructed views for interpretation and lip-reading?	x
237	Can front row seating available to Deaf, HoH, low vision at no extra charge?	x
238	Is that front row seating wheelchair accessible?	x
239	If a mic or lectern is used, can the speaker's mouth be visible for lip reading?		x
240	Infra-Red system?			x
241	FM system?			x
242	i.e. a personal receiver worn by the person with the hearing loss & a transmitter worn by the speaker. The amplification provided by the person with the hearing loss allows them to participate in a large audience setting as the speech is transmitted directly to the personal receiver blocking out other environmental sounds)
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245	Are there signs to indicate availability of the system and where it's located?			x
246	Minimal internal noise from heating / cooling systems?			x		A/C is loud in summer
247	Limited number of angles/ walls/ pillars to reduce sound bouncing?		x
248	If this is an event, is sign language interpretation provided?			x
249	How is this arranged?				x
250	Free & timely copies of program/ agenda/ speech/ etc available.for interpreters?	x
251	If interpretation isn't covered by the venue/event, can someone bring their interpreter to the event / into the venue free of charge?	x
252	If interpretation can be arranged, is it culturally and otherwise appropriate for the event/venue? Explain.	x
253	Closed Captioning capabilities? Give details.				x	voice-typing in google duc: https://www.howtogeek.com/399757/how-to-use-voice-typing-in-google-docs/
254	How is this arranged? Is there a fee?				x
255	Are Communication Access Real-Time Translation (CART) services offered?			x
256	If so, how is this arranged? Is there a fee?				x
257	Any other services offered for those with barriers to accesing audio?			x
258
259	PUBLIC TELEPHONE	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
260	Is there a public telephone available?			x
261	Clear path width of 30” to allow wheelchair access?				x
262	Located in a low ambient noise level area? Where?				x
263	Handset / coin receiver / dialer within 48” of the floor?				x
264	Cord minimum 29” long?				x
265	Phone directories kept at accessible level?				x
266	TTY?				x
267	Shelf provided for TTY?				x
268	If TTY is provided, do staff know how to operate it?				x
269	Do the phones have volume controls?				x
270
271	WATER FOUNTAIN	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
272	Is there a water fountain available?		x			public sink
273	Provided at varying heights to accommodate more needs?			x		public sink is about 3' tall
274	Recessed so as not to cause obstruction?	x
275	Are there any barriers getting in the way of accessing it?	no
276
277	EMERGENCY SYSTEM	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
278	Emergency evacuation plan posted?		x			There is one outside the elevator but it is not very comprehensive
279	Does it fit requirements for accessible signage?			x		no braille, no accessibility symbols
280	Audible alarm signals?	x
281	Visible alarm signals? flashes <5 flashes/second?	x
282	Refuge area available, or accessible exit doors?			x
283	Fire alarms within reach (5’ from floor)?	x				4.5' from floor
284	Emergency doors clearly marked?	x				should get a fire blanket
285	Fire extinguishers? How far from ground?	x				there is 1 in the common space and 7 on the fourth floor
286	Sprinkler system?	x
287	Smoke detectors?			x
288	Is there a first aid kit anywhere? Where? Is it accessible?	x				beside Husky cabinet
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290	SEATING	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
291	Is rest seating available in the venue?	x				Stackable chairs available. If Yarrow office is at capacity we provide seats and/or cushions outside.
292	Armrests? Some do not fit larger people's bodies, and for some people they're necessary for getting into/out of seats. Describe		x			Some office chairs have armrests. Seniors sitting in stackable chairs usually face a worker across the desk; they can use the desk as armrest or upper body support.
293	Is there a variety of seating options? Describe.	x				bench outside office, different small stacking and folding chairs, 1 cushioned arm chair, some computer (rolling) chairs
294	Seating options other than folding chairs? Folding chairs can be precarious for larger folks & many folks with disabilities requiring more supportive seating.	x
295	Dimensions of seating options ( floor to top of seat cushion x width between armrests or edges of seat x depth from front of seat cushion to back)					stacking plastic chair: seat 14.5" at widest, 16" high, computer chairs are 20" across have adjustable heights
296	Is seating sturdy/solid/secure?		x			Stackable chairs are not completely secure
297	At least 16" from ground to top side of seat cushion?	x
298	Can people use wheelchairs in all areas?			x		Wheelchair users can get into the space but may not be able to reach the back of the office.
299	Do wheelchair seating spaces allow people to sit with companions?	x				Few fixed seating options, wheelchair users can sit next to companions if there is enough room
300	Does seating allow a guide dog to sit under a chair?		x			there is ample space under stackable chairs.
301	Is front row & barrier-free seating available for blind/low vision, Deaf/hoh or other people who require closer seating?	x				This can be arranged with stackable chairs
302	Is there priority seating for disabled and/or fat folks and/or elders?	x				Priority seating is avaible but not labelled.
303	If so, how is it marked/ maintained/ made known?			x		See above
304	Are seats available while waiting in lines, etc? Prioritized? Describe.	x				folks can sit outside office in couches and tall bar chairs
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306	FOOD, BEVERAGE, SERVICE COUNTERS, BANK MACHINES	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
307	Can people have food etc delivered to their table?				x
308	Can people bring their own food & beverages into the venue, if required?	x
309	If food is served, what is the price range?				x
310	Are there a variety of options? Vegan, halal, vegetarian, kosher, gluten free, etc?	x
311	Are common allergens noted?		x
312	Are ingredient lists available?			x
313	Is staff available to clear off the tables?				x
314	Is free water available?	x
315	Service counters (ticket booths, bars, cutlery/condiment stands etc) easily accessed by someone using a wheelchair? I.e. barrier free? Dimensions?				x
316	Automated bank machine buttons < 48"high?				x	Closest ATM is at Scotiabank which is technically in the same building but after hours, one must go outside to get in to Scotiabank
317	Enough clearance to access ATM? Things blocking the way?				x
318	Is there a coatcheck available?			x
319	What is the cost?				x
320	Is the coat check wheelchair accessible?				x
321	Is the coat check mandatory? For what items?				x
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323	ENVIRONMENTAL: ANIMALS, ALLERGENS, MCS, SCENTS, MOLD, SMOKING, ETC.
324	-- Scent Free or Reduced Policy	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
325	Do you have a policy in place?	x				Yarrow personnel policy encourages staff to avoid wearing scented products to work. However, there is no scent reduction/scent free policy in the building.
326	What does it cover? Reduced or free? All events or only some? Etc.Describe:		x			Staff discouraged from wearing scented products to work.
327	In what formats do you provide info on the policy?	x				In the Yarrow personnel policy handbook
328	How / is the policy enforced?			x		There is no overall enforcement of scent-free or scent-reduced policy by BCA
329	Is the space free from air "fresheners"?	x
330	If there are "fresheners", can they be moved/ blocked/ removed?				x
331	Is the space free from any other scents? (e.g. incense, sage, paints, etc)			x		Yarrow doesn't have control over whether neighbours use scented products
332	If not, can use of those scented products be stopped/ alternated use/ altered?		x			Can potentially talk to neighbours?
333	________If yes, how can this be arranged?					communication with neighbors
334	Are there air purifiers/filters available for use in the space? How?					Gotta ask Kimberly about the central air system which we don’t have control over
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336	-- Animals	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
337	Are animals regularly in the space?			x		dogs once in a while
338	If so, what kind?				x
339	Are steps taken to reduce hair, dander, bird dust, etc?				x
340	Are there any areas or times where/when no animals are allowed?				x
341
342	-- Guide Dogs	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
343	Is water available for guide dogs?		x			there is no water bowl for dogs but there is a sink where one can get water
344	Is there an area where a guide dog can be toileted?			x
345	Is there a quiet area where a guide dog can rest?	x
346
347	-- Smoking Areas	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
348	Accessible for people using wheelchairs and with other access needs?			x		there are no smoking areas
349	At least 6 meters from doors/ intake?				x
350	Is it clearly blocked off? How?				x
351
352	-- Dust and Mold	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	Yarrow office
353	Is or has mold been a problem in the space?			x
354	If so, describe any efforts to deal with it, and outcomes.				x
355	Is the venue dusty?			x
356	Is regular dusting / vacuuming / filtering / etc done to reduce dust?		x			Bev sweeps the office sometimes
357
358	DRUGS AND ALCOHOL	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
359	Are alcohol or other substances served or consumed in the space? Describe.		x			Not in the yarrow office but once one of the art spaces had a wine gather that involved alcohol
360	Are alcohol or other substances a central aspect of the space?			x
361	Are there designated sober and non-sober spaces within the larger venue?	x				Yarrow office; employees are expected to be sober
362	If so, are those spaces wheelchair or otherwise accessible?				x
363	Are non-alcololic beverages available?	x
364	What is the culture of the space in terms of people attending while intoxicated or using substances, or to using on-site? E.g. are people welcome? vilified? How?		x			frowned upon under the influence
365	How do the venue/ event/ organizers speak about alcohol/ drug use?		x			Yarrow is fine with this but unsure about other tenants
366	Important Note: RAMP views drug & alcohol use in spaces to be an access issue, but not only for sober folks. If your space/event vilifies or otherwise demonizes alcohol or drug consumption/ use, RAMP believes you're not creating an accessible space. Sober space =/= accessible. It's not that simple. People use & don't-use for many reasons, and any space/ event which vilifies people based on assumptions around what that use or not-use means & how it must manifest, is not accessible. There are times when a sober or not-sober space is the central point or necessary part of an event/gathering; and there are ways to have those spaces without treating each other like we're enemies. As a sober person, i feel strongly about this way of approaching alcohol and drug use / not-use / occasional-use in auditing spaces for access; it's central to auditing access without employing moralistic frameworks which already shut out too many people.
367
368	SHADE & SHELTER	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
369	Accessible to people using wheelchairs and with other access needs?				x	Space is indoors
370
371	WHEELCHAIR/ MOBILITY/ ETC EQUIPMENT HIRE	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
372	Can people hire or borrow a wheelchair or other equipment at the venue?			x
373	If so, how is this arranged?				x
374	How many do you provide?				x
375
376	QUIET SPACE	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
377	Is there a quiet space available to sit or lay down?	x				Quiet space in Yarrow's office
378	Is this space available during all open hours?			x		Space is only available during office hours
379	Is it wheelchair accessible?		x			Wheelchair users must nagivate a sub-optimal ramp to get to the elevator in order to get to the floor the office is on. Wheelchair users can get into the office but may have trouble getting to the back of the office due to obstacles.
380	Is it scent-reduced or in line with the other scent situation in the rest of the space?		x			Yarrow's personnel policy discourages use of scented produces in the office but has no control over what others do in the Sun Wah building.
381
382	STAFF/ORGANIZATIONAL AWARENESS	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
383	Have staff undertaken any disability awareness trainings?		x			Staff have had training about disability awareness individually but not (yet) as a whole team. Ongoing considerations include, how recent does disability awareness training have to be for it to count?
384	Staff have experience assisting people w/a range of disabilities &/or needs?	x				Have assisted people who use a variety of mobility aids and people who are Hard of Hearing
385	If so, are staff available to provide assistance to patrons?	x				We do our best to provide access but are also aware that there will always be conflicting access needs and that we are limited by our circumstances/capacity.
386	Do any staff members have sign language skills?	x				Jancis and Rachel sign basic ASL
387	Is there a staff member with responsibility for access or for patrons with a disability or other access needs? Who? Provide contact info.	x				All staff take on responsibility for access needs. Specific questions should go to Bev (operations manager) at 236-808-1191 or operations@yarrow.ca
388	Are people encouraged & enabled to discuss issues around accessibility & ableism in the space? How?	x				Yarrow is centred around access (language, food, care etc). Staff have always talked about access but are discussing it a bit more recently.
389	Are conversations currently underway re: increasing access & awareness?	x				See above
390
391	If someone experiences ableism, racism, transmisogyny, fatphobia or any other form of oppressive behaiour from staff or other patrons, who can they speak with?	x				They can speak to managers or the board, or staff they feel comfortable to talk to.
392	Is there currently an anti-oppression or human rights policy in place?		x			Yarrow operates on an anti-oppressive framework. More policy is still being written/developed.
393	Are conversations encouraged and/or currently underway re: anti-oppression etc?	x				We are constantly having workshops and conversations on different anti-oppression actions.
394
395	CHILDCARE	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
396	Is this venue open to & welcoming of children? Describe specifics.		x			people don't ususally take children to the office
397	Is childcare available onsite?			x
398	Is it wheelchair and otherwise accessible? Where is it located?				x
399	How much does it cost?				x
400	How is it arranged?				x
401	Who is the contact person? And who is directly providing care?				x
402
403	FINANCIAL ACCESS	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
404	What is the cost to enter venue?				x	There is no cost to enter the venue
405	Do you offer sliding scale or a "no one turned away" policy?				x
406	Are people able to be in the space without purchasing something?	x
407	If there is a "minimum order", what is it? Describe.				x
408	What is the cost to rent the space? Please give the range across the week.				x	contact Artscape for more info
409	Are there deals for small groups, low income folks, non-profits, etc?				x
410
411	FINDING INFO ABOUT THE SPACE / EVENT	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
412	Is information about the venue & event available in a range of formats (e.g. Printed material, large print, audio, website)? Which formats are used?		x			Usually we have printed material with large print that’s taped up along the entrance to the elevator. Information on event usually found on website + social media channels, we also call seniors on the phone to invite them.
413	Is information about goods and services (programs and menus) available in a range of formats? Which formats?		x			Information available in print and online but needs to be updated. There used to be a print pamphlet but that needs to be updated too. People can also get info by e-mailing, calling or speaking to staff (most common way of relaying information).
414	Is printed information easy to read?	x				Printed in large font for seniors. Sometimes Chinese can be difficult to read.
415	Is information available in multiple languages? Describe.	x				Written information available in traditional and simplified Chinese + English
416	How are multiple formats/ languages accessed?		x			Website has a limited amount of Chinese. Written information has English + Chinese. Staff can translate and provide simultaneous interpretation in Cantonese and Mandarin
417	Is accessibility information posted online & in promotional material? Specify.			x		Not currently but we’re working on it.
418
419	ENTRY TO VENUE (ID REQUIREMENTS, SECURITY, ETC.)	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
420	Is identification of any kind required to enter the space? Describe.			x		ID not checked
421	Does staff hold onto ID or simply check it?				x	ID is not required
422	Do you have specific gender requirements to enter? Describe.			x
423	How do you handle "discrepancies" in ID (e.g. the name someone goes by is not their legal name, or you believe their photo doesn't "match" their name or stated gender)?				x	ID not required for entering building. We use clients' preferred names rather than what's on their ID
424	Must people be legal citizens or residents to enter? Describe.			x
425	Re undocumented folks, how do you handle ID requirements?				x	We don't have ID requirements
426	Are there security cameras anywhere inside or outside the venue?	x
427	Are there security personnel anywhere inside or outside the venue?	x				Outside building on Mon to Sat 10 AM to 6PM
428
429	EMS (electro magnetic sensitivity) ACCESS	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
430	We're committed to improving our information & knowledge in this area. If you have any input into more questions we can be asking, more work we can be doing to integrate this info into the rest, please do contact us.
431	Are there alternatives to fluorescent lighting? (Fluorescent lighting is often a major cause for headache, dizziness and other symptoms.)			x
432	Has wifi been banned or restricted in the space?			x
433	Is there an otion for using an ethernet cable access, not full-scale WiFi?			x
434	Are cellphones restricted or banned in the space?			x
435	Can people be asked at events to turn off / airplane mode their cellphones?		x			Perhaps depending on the events and whether staff needs to use phones to communicate with one another
436	Is there an identifiable, confined WiFi or cellphone zone for checking non emergency messages, making calls, using WiFi laptops, etc.?			x
437	If so, how do people locate these? Are they noted?				x
438	Where are the nearest cell phone towers? See map: www.ertyu.org/steven_nikkel/cancellsites.html					2 Telus + 1 Rogers cell towers within 2 blocks radius
439	Is the venue located away from dense wifi hotspots?			x
440	To make your event/venue more EMS accessible: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B81n0augDG8kLXQ4Z2FQcnhxWjA/edit?usp=sharing
441
442	PUBLIC WASHROOMS: add additional washroom sections as needed
443	If there are no w/c accessible washrooms in the space, are there any nearby? If so, how far? And fill in as much as possible about those washrooms in the sections below. Otherwise, delete this line.
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445		Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
446	Is it a stand-alone room, or a stall within a larger shared bathroom?
447	Room number if applicable:				x
448	Is the bathroom publicly available without a key/code?			x		Needs access card
449	Signage to accessible washrooms?			x
450	Is it marked as all-gender? Specify:	x				All bathrooms gender nonspecific.
451	Is it in a safe location (ie. not in an isolated spot)? Where?
452	Entrance at least 33 3/4” wide? (BC Building Code, 2013)	x
453	Is the door automatic?			x
454	Do automatic doors work?				x
455	Lever door handles? Specify.	x
456	Is there unobstructed internal wheelchair clearance (5' x 5') in the stall or room?	x				there is fluorescent light
457	What is the clearance inside the Lift?				x
458	Light switch <5' from ground? Location?	x
459	What type of lighting in the bathroom?		x
460
461	Amenities	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
462	Changing table? Specify: location, height, length, width; baby or adult?	x				inside a room that is locked; need a code but no one knows what the code is
463	Are there sharps container/s?			x
464	Are scent-free soaps available?		x
465	Is the washroom free from air "fresheners" or other scents?	x				There did not seem to be air fresheners when I checked
466	If there are "fresheners" etc., can they be moved/ removed/ blocked?				x
467	Is there an audible alarm system?					There are smoke detector sprinkler systems in the bathroom. In the junction between the bathrooms, there is an old school type of sound-only alarm
468	Is there a fan? Loud? Quiet? User activated? Etc. Please describe.		x			Fan is not user-activated or controlled but is relatively quiet
469
470	Sink	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
471	Sink has w/c clearance (30” wide X 10” deep to pipes or 20" to wall X 28” high)?		x			58" wide, 22'' to the wall, 30" high
472	Pipes wrapped to prevent burns?	x
473	Lowered mirror (40”h maximum from floor, or tilted down)?	x				there is one outside the washroom that is placed on the floor
474	Lever or auto type faucets, not spring-loaded?	x				lever
475	How far are faucet handles from the front of sink?					16" to 17"
476	How far are soaps from the front? permanent?					16" in the accessible washroom
477	Towel dispensers a maximum of 48” from floor? location?	x				48"
478	Is there a tampon/pad dispenser?			x
479	Tampon/pad dispensers no more than 48” from floor? Location?				x
480	Other
481
482	If it is a stall within a larger shared room:	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
483	Does the stall door lock from the inside?	x
484	Do locks work securely?	x				there is a garbage can in the hallway; it is movable but it has to be pushed all the way to the wall for a wheelchair to move around
485	Free of obstructions other than toilet? Describe if necessary.		x
486	Does the door swing outwards (clearance of 32”)?	x
487	Self-closing door?			x
488	Is the stall door at least 32" wide?	x
489	Is the door self-closing?			x
490	Does it have an inside door handle on the hinge-side?			x
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493	Urinal	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
494	Is there a urinal in the room?	x
495	How high is the urinal?					26"
496	Wall hung or stall type urinal?	x
497	Is it on ground level?			x
498	Are there dividers between urinals?			x
499	Flush mechanism auto or lever at lower than 48" high?					lever above 48"
500	Support bars?			x
501
502	Supports	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
503	Grab bars on 2 sides? Which?	x				back & left side (along wall
504	Grab-bars max 1” from wall?	x				2-3" from wall
505	Slanted grab bars minimum 33"h to a maximum of 36"h at top?			x
506	Grab bars minimum 42" long?	x
507	Transfer to toilet from which side/s?					Transfer from left to right, front to back.
508	Toilet paper holder 7"- 9" in front of toilet ( @centerline of the dispenser )?	x
509	Toilet paper outlet between 20" - 48" from floor so it's easier to reach?	x
510	What kind of flush mechanism? Lever? Auto? Centre button? Etc.					lever
511	Is the flush mechanism located closest to where the user is? I.e. not on wallside?			x		behind user by wall
512	Is the toilet seat 17"h - 19"h?	x
513	Is the centreline of the toilet 12" - 18" from the side wall/ partition?	x
514	Space between wall and edge of toilet					12"
515	Space between front of toilet and opposite wall					34"
516	Coat hook & inside shelf inside cubicle 40”h min - 48"h max?	x
517	Is there an alarm button for people to use in an emergency? Where is it?			x
518
519	Other stalls	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
520	Are there other stalls? How many?	x				7 +1 accessible
521	Clearance under partition (divider between stalls) at least 9"h?	x				13"
522	Door width in other stall/s					25"
523	Does door swing out in other stall/s?			x
524	How much space is between the closed stall door and front of toilet?					38"
525	Is the centreline of toilet 17" - 19" from the side wall / partition?	x				~18"
526	Other stalls measure a minimum of 60"deep x 35-37"w?	x				65x38"
527	Toilet seat in other stalls 11"h - 17"h?	x				16"
528	Support bars?			x
529
530	Showers	Y	MIX	NO	N/A	COMMENTS
531	Are there showers?			x
532	seat height				x
533	to support bar				x
534	to faucet				x
535	to showerhead				x
536	hook				x
537	If the door is directly in front of the toilet, the toilet cannot overlap the required maneuvering clearance (5' x 5') for the stall door. Describe setup.	Open the door, swings to the right; light switch is on the left; immediately in front of door is the sink; toilet is on the left; baby changing station is behind the door. It's the opposite setup in the other bathroom.
538	If sink is in the stall, it should be opposite the stall door, next to the toilet, the stall compartment must measure 66"d x 60"w. Describe setup.	N/A; not stalls.
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549	RECOMMENDATIONS:
550	E.g.
551	- ems policy
552	- multi-language
553	- replace knobs with lever handles
554	- visible first aid kit
555	- visible emergency evacuation plan in multiple languages
556	- consider providing scent free soap folks can take to bathrooms and return
557	- scent policy
558	- elevator
559	- the office carpets might need to be cleaned/vacuumed
560	- code for the chaning table room
561	-does the large garbage can in the washroom really have to be there
562	This template is regularly updated. If there's anything you'd like to see included, please contact RAMP. If you'd like to use this audit template in whole or in part to create or add to your own, please do so, and ensure you credit this work. If you use a specific RAMP-completed audit in any way, please ensure RAMP contact information is attached so we can field specific questions/ concerns/ additions. rampvancouver@gmail.com
563	For more info: http://radicalaccessiblecommunities.wordpress.com/radical-access-mapping-project-vancouver/