YWCA Hotel Vancouver Accessibility
This business has self-assessed as having the following accessible attributes. Please contact the business directly for further detail if required.
Mobility
- Designated accessible parking near an accessible entrance that is specifically marked
- Entrance has no steps or if there are one or more steps, there is non-slip ramp with a maximum of 5% slope
- Entry route has a door that is at minimum 815 mm wide
- One or more entry points are automated
- Can be reached without going up or down stairs, has a main entrance and/or stall that is a minimum 815 mm wide and has an outward swing door
- Multiple floors with an elevator that is large enough for a 180-degree turn with a mobility device (minimum turning area of 1,500 mm in diameter)
- Rooms for guests using mobility devices
- Accessible route to accessible rooms
- Entry door is a minimum 815 mm wide
- Lowered "spyhole" in door
- Lever type handle on entrance door
- Easy pull or push door (max 22 newtons or 2.24 kilograms-force)
- Lowered room controls (light switches, temperature controls)
- Space between furniture is a minimum of 900 mm
- Space on both sides of bed for a 180-degree turn with a mobility device (minimum turning area of 1,500 mm in diameter)
- Lowered hanging space in closet
- Door is a minimum 815 mm wide
- Roll-under sink minimum roll under height 684 mm
- Lever style faucet controls
- Lowered mirror at sink vanity
- Shower chair with backrest (fixed or portable) within reach of controls
- Fixed grab bars in shower
- Bathtub with grab bars
- Bath bench or chair with backrest
- Raised toilet - 430-480 mm above floor with grab bars
- Grab bars at toilet
Vision
- Braille/large print signage for all publicly accessible areas
- Audible alarm and/or public service system
- Multiple lighting sources to improve visibility
- Customer service staff have been trained, and prepared to verbally describe rooms, menus, business amenities and contracts/waivers in detail
- Staff are available to accompany guests through the venue as a guide, and to describe the sights
Hearing
- Accommodation has closed captioning on TVs/video boards
Cognitive & Sensory Friendly
- Staff are available to accompany guests through the venue as a guide, and to describe the sights
General
- Business accepts Access2Card (www.access2card.ca) or permits a support person to accompany the customer at no cost or at a discount
- Business has high-speed internet service available for video application use
YWCA Hotel Vancouver offers a warm welcome to all travellers and is a comfortable, safe and place to stay at the heart of downtown’s arts and entertainment scene. An affordable option in downtown Vancouver, all our rooms are private and theres a choice to suit your needs and budget – from single rooms to quints. Our 220 room facility has air-conditioning, mini-fridges, telephones, TVs, guest area kitchens, laundry rooms and free WiFi! The YWCA Hotel is just a stroll away from Robson Street, the city’s shopping and restaurant mecca. Other nearby neighbourhoods worth exploring include Historic Gastown, Chinatown and trendy Yaletown.
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