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Ian Brown. Equality and Diversity Officer Lincolnshire Sports Partnership Tel. 01522 585 580 Ian.brown@lincolnshiresports.co.uk. Inclusive Fitness Initiative and Accessible toilets. Making fitness, health and sport work together. Setting the scene. Initial scheme – 2 facilities 2004/5
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Ian Brown Equality and Diversity Officer Lincolnshire Sports Partnership Tel. 01522 585 580 Ian.brown@lincolnshiresports.co.uk
Inclusive Fitness Initiativeand Accessible toilets Making fitness, health and sport work together
Setting the scene Initial scheme – 2 facilities 2004/5 University of Lincoln 2008 Funding opportunity using NHS and Short Breaks (Aiming High) monies
What to expect at an IFI Mark Accredited Facility Access Allocated accessible parking bays Accessible facilities Video
Staff training Helpful, friendly staff with a positive and welcoming attitude Fitness staff with specialist additional disability training, providing them with the skills and understanding to ensure that you have a safe and effective workout Staff with a flexible approach to your individual needs Video
Fitness Suite Level access to areas to the fitness suite A range of inclusive fitness equipment that allows a full body workout for both disabled and non-disabled people Video
Rationale 2,200 square miles Black those people who have a long term limiting illness are most prevalent
Rationale Yellow existing sites
Rationale Red new sites
Accessible toilets Accessible toilet and changing facilities Changing places toilets (tbc) Video
Rationale Blue Changing places potential Green have a hoist and changing bed
Desired outcomes • Everyone healthier • Improving the mental wellbeing • Positive experiences • More people doing exercise • Welcoming facilities • Inclusive fitness equipment that can used by all • Friendly staff that know about disabilities • Better ways of letting people know
Additional Benefits • Changing places toilets • Short Breaks • Commitment from facilities to give free use of facilities • Carers Go Free • On going disability awareness training • Extending exercise referrals to include those with more complex needs