Using a Fitness Center Does Not Have to be an Exercise in Frustration: Tips for People with Mobility and Visual Disabilities
3.2 Physical Accessibility Barriers and Solutions
| Barriers | Solutions | |
| Simple/Low cost | Involved / High cost | |
| Protruding Objects mounted on the wall (e.g., fire extinguisher) may endanger your head | Place a cane-detectable object (such as a potted plant) under the object to redirect walkers | Remove the object from the wall |
| Signs are inaccessible (not tactile) | Create temporary signs (e.g., using a Braille writer) for permanent spaces such as the restroom, etc. | Install permanent, accessible (tactile) signs |
| Locks on the lockers are not accessible | Locks on the lockers are not accessible | Install accessible locks on all lockers |
Permanent accessible tactile signs
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