Sheraton Vancouver Airport 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 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
- Lowered counter at the reception or ticket desk
- 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
- Accessible path of travel and accessible style tables/booths
- 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
- 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)
- Additional guest rooms have visually or hard of hearing features
- Door is a minimum 815 mm wide
- Fixed maximum hot water temperature
- Roll-under sink minimum roll under height 684 mm
- Insulated pipes under sink vanity, where these pipes are exposed
- Lever style faucet controls
- Lowered mirror at sink vanity
- No threshold roll-in shower
- Shower chair with backrest (fixed or portable) within reach of controls
- Fixed grab bars in shower
- Handheld showerhead with lever controls
- 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
Overall Space
- Braille/large print signage for all publicly accessible areas
- Braille/large print restaurant menus, brochures and documents available
- 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
- Elevators (if applicable) have verbal announcements at each floor, and braille on the buttons
Hearing
Overall Space
- Accommodation has closed captioning on TVs/video boards
- Business has a visual warning (alarm) system
- 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
- Steps and slope changes are clearly marked and lit, and have handrails
- 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
- Fragrance-free areas
- Staff are available to accompany guests through the venue as a guide, and to describe the sights
- 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 are well lit
- Signs have minimal glare or reflection
- 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
- Menus use large, plain fonts and simple descriptions, with minimal visual stimuli
General
Supporting Programs
- Business accepts Access2Card (www.access2card.ca) or permits a support person to accompany the customer at no cost or at a discount
- 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
Additional Information
The Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel is always flexible to accept any and all forms of accessibility requests and accommodations.
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