Fernie Fox Hotel 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- 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
Restroom In Public Area- Designated gender-neutral/family restroom that can also accommodate a support person
- 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
Food Services- Accessible path of travel and accessible style tables/booths
Elevator- 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)
Accessible Guest Rooms- Rooms for guests using mobility devices
- Accessible route to accessible rooms
- Entry door is a minimum 815 mm wide
- Lowered "spyhole" in door
- Lowered room controls (light switches, temperature controls)
- Lowered bed height (550-600 mm)
- 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
- Additional guest rooms have visually or hard of hearing features
Accessible Guest Room Bathroom- Door is a minimum 815 mm wide
- Roll-under sink minimum roll under height 684 mm
- Lowered mirror at sink vanity
- No threshold roll-in shower
- Shower chair with backrest (fixed or portable) within reach of controls
- Handheld showerhead with lever controls
- Bathtub with grab bars
- Raised toilet - 430-480 mm above floor with grab bars
- Grab bars at toilet
Vision
Overall Space- 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
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
- Staff are available to accompany guests through the venue as a guide, and to describe the sights
Signs & Navigation- Directional signs at key decision points, including main entrances, restrooms, lounges, and reception desks
- Signs are clear and concise, in large, plain font with good contrast between text and background
- Signs include both text and pictures to help indicate the use of different rooms
- Signs are well lit
- Signs have minimal glare or reflection
Restroom In Public Area- Entrance and exit are clearly identified on doors (including stalls and back of the main door)
- 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
Service Dogs- Business has a dog relief area on site
High Speed Internet Service- Business has high-speed internet service available for video application use