Disability Discrimination Act Swimming Pools
A brief guide to the Disability Discrimination Act Swimming Pools
A brief guide to the Disability Discrimination Act Swimming Pools, can be found at; http://www.hreoc.gov.au/disability_rights/dda_guide/dda_guide.htm
The US Access Board site, provides access to the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines, and other documents including guidance material on accessible sidewalks and public rights of way, accessible recreation facilities such as golf courses, sports facilities, beaches and camping areas, and guidelines for accessible play areas. While the Guidelines are issued by reference to the US legislation rather than the DDA, reference to these Guidelines may assist when designing and constructing facilities.
Reference to US ACCESS BOARD GUIDELINES can be found at http://www.hreoc.gov.au/disability_rights/buildings/access_to_premises.html. Go to “Accessible Recreation facilities” and select “Accessible Swimming Pools & Spas” for details (
The Equal Access Pty. Ltd web site, Premises Standard Schedule 1 – part D5 – Accessible water entry/exit for swimming pools, provides summary information of the relevant Australian Standard AS1428.1. The following summary details are described in the schedule;
- Fixed or moveable ramp
- Zero depth entry
- Platform swimming pool lift
- sling style swimming pool lift
- Aquatic wheel chair
Equal Access Pty. Ltd., also promote the ACLATCH or Accessible Childproof latch system (access pool gates) that can be found by accessing this web site.
Obviously, all other Standards and Guidelines for pool water treatment plant and a safe environment for patrons, still apply.
