The Great Outdoors Part 3

Pools

Pools can provide the opportunity for exercise for the physically challenged. It is important to provide safe access around the pool. We also need to provide specialized equipment to assist in moving the physically challenged from wheelchairs to the pool and back to their wheelchairs again. The hard scape around the pool needs to be a solid and surface free of changes in elevation to provide the needed stability. The depth of the shallow end of the pool needs two be less than 3 feet. Flotation devices should to be provided to aid the handicapped in flotation. The edge of pool should be slightly elevated to prevent wheelchairs from rolling into the pool, and wide pathways need to be provided around the entire pool as well as between all furniture around the pool for maximum accessibility. Also keep in mind that all changes in elevation should be gradual. If these guidelines are followed, you'll have a pool that everyone can enjoy. Breathe peace and God’s love……..