Pacific Sands Beach Resort Accessibility
This business has self-assessed as having the following accessible attributes. Please contact the business directly for further detail if required.
Mobility
Parking
- 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
- Designated gender-neutral/family restroom that can also accommodate a support person
- Entry door is a minimum 815 mm wide
- Lever type handle on entrance door
- Lowered hanging space in closet
- Door is a minimum 815 mm wide
- Fixed maximum hot water temperature
- Lever style faucet controls
- Fixed grab bars in shower
- Handheld showerhead with lever controls
- Raised toilet - 430-480 mm above floor with grab bars
- Grab bars at toilet
Vision
Overall Space
- Audible alarm and/or public service system
- 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
Overall Space
- Accommodation has closed captioning on TVs/video boards
- Staff are trained to use alternative communication tools such as Apps or text messaging
Cognitive & Sensory Friendly
Overall Space
- Neutral or muted colours that are calming and subdued
- Surfaces, window coverings, and décor with minimal glare or reflection, as well as minimal use of bold patterns, shapes, or stripes
- Subtle and/or natural lighting, no florescent or harsh lighting, and no dark shadows
- Minimal visual clutter and obstacles
- Nonslip floor surfaces with minimal reflection
- Door handles have colour contrast with the body of the door; doors and frames have colour contrast with adjacent walls; any glass doors are marked to make them clearly visible
- Background noise is minimal, and alarms or auditory cues are on a low frequency
- Staff are available to accompany guests through the venue as a guide, and to describe the sights
- Designated gender-neutral/family restroom that can also accommodate a support person
General
Emergency Plan
- Emergency plan includes staff trained to provide in-person assistance for people with cognitive disabilities
- System in place for guests to contact a staff member for help if required
- Emergency plan includes staff trained to provide in-person assistance for people with mobility, visual, and hearing requirements
- Staff have been trained on guide and service dog policies
- Business has a dog relief area on site
- Business has high-speed internet service available for video application use
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Pacific Sands Beach Resort is located on 41 pristine acres of property and 2500 feet of ocean front on Cox Bay. Adjacent to the Pacific Rim National Park all suites and Luxury Beach Houses offer spectacular ocean or beach front views, mesmerizing sunsets and breathtaking storm watching. A walk to Pettinger Point is a must. Enjoy unrivaled culinary splendors at one of Tofino’s many restaurants. Adventure tours of the Clayoquot Sound, beach combing and surfing are the most popular activities.
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