Using a Fitness Center Does Not Have to be an Exercise in Frustration: Tips for People with Mobility and Visual Disabilities

2.4 Do Your Research and Offer Suggestions

• Be prepared to offer suggestions on how to remove barriers.

• Be familiar with what the ADA requires or know where to find more information.

• Suggest simple, low cost solutions as well as bigger high cost solutions.

• Know your resources, including where to find information on accessible equipment. (See Resources at the end of section 1)

• Have this information ready to share with the facility’s staff.