How to Apply the American's With Disability Act John Caden

Active in Healthcare industry for over 30 years.

Founded RehaMed International in 1996.

Employed by SR Smith since October 2009.

Founding member of APSP Commercial Council.

Served on APSP National Board for 3 years.

Speaker on ADA issues at numerous conferences, including 2009 World Aquatic Health Conference, 2011 Atlantic City Pool Show, and 2011 Orlando Pool & Spa Expo.

Graduate of University of Connecticut (1970, BA History).

Holder of 3 US Patents.

Abstract The topic will focus on the new ADA requirements as they relate to swimming pools. The major learning objectives will be:

1. Understand the evolution, rationale, and implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. 2. Understand ADA regulations as they specifically apply to swimming pools. 3. Understand and develop implementation procedures for your facility.

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Implementing ADA for Swimming Pools

Review

• Timetable

• Affected facilities

• Means of Access

• Pool Size

• Scoping

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ADA Timeline

Full Compliance due by March 15, 2012

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Affected Facilities

• Title II

– State & Local

• Title III

– Privately Owned Public 

Accommodations

Affected Facilities

• NOT Affected:

– Apartments

– Condominiums

– HOA’S

– Private Country Clubs

Means of Access

• Primary

– Swimming Pool Lift

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Means of Access

• Primary

– Swimming Pool Lift

– Sloped Entry

Means of Access

• Primary

– Swimming Pool Lift

– Sloped Entry

• Secondary

– Transfer Wall

Means of Access

• Primary

– Swimming Pool Lift

– Sloped Entry

• Secondary

– Transfer Wall

– Transfer System

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Means of Access

• Primary

– Swimming Pool Lift

– Sloped Entry

• Secondary

– Transfer Wall

– Transfer System

– Accessible Stairs

Pool Size

• 300 linear feet

– 2 Means of Access

(One Primary)

Pool Size

• 300 linear feet or more

– 2 means of access

(one primary)

• Less than 300 linear feet

– One primary means of

access

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Scoping

Type of Pool Scoping

Swimming Pool None

Spas in a cluster 5% or at least one

Implementing ADA

• Barrier Removal Analysis

• Implementation Plan

• Document

• Expand Programming

• Inclusive Marketing

• Maintenance Program

Barrier Removal Analysis

• Is facility under ADA

jurisdiction

• Audit each body of water

• Review existing means of

access

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Barrier Removal Guide

Facility Status

Type of Facility

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Pool Size

Review Existing Means of Access

Pool Lifts

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Time to Upgrade

Sloped Entry

Beach Entry

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Secondary Means of Access

Implementation Plan

• List all barrier removal issues

• Determine if barrier removal is

readily achievable

• Document plan of action

• Develop procedures to

implement accessibility plan

• Order equipment

• Train staff

Readily Achievable

• New Construction

• Existing Facilities

– Historical Significance

– Readily Achievable

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Readily Achievable

Readily Achievable

Sample Plan of Action

• Requirements

• Planned Modifications

• Training

• Timetable

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Policies & Procedures

• Operational Procedures

• Staff Policies

Document

• Show that all planning was in

place prior to March 15, 2012

• Keep writing records onsite

Order Equipment

• Be sure your facility is in

compliance

• C=P+I

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Submerged Depth

Clear Deck Space

Is it Compliant???

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Third Party Verification

• Only product specific

features

• Review installation

elements

Does it Make Sense?

Training

• Barrier removal

modifications

• Equipment operation

• Procedures

• Sensitivity

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Inclusion means programming

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Programming

• Aquatic Therapy

• Seniors

• Paralympic & Special

Olympics

• Veterans

Inclusive Marketing

• Local PT’s and Rehab

Centers

• Centers for Independent

Living

• Senior Centers

• Veterans Centers

• Local Media

• Internet

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Maintenance of Accessible Features

OnlineSupport

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Technical Information

Ask an Expert

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Thank You!

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