Sofianlehto Activity Centre is dedicated to providing comprehensive day activities tailored to the specific needs of Helsinki residents who require extensive support due to disabilities.
Our core mission at Sofianlehto Activity Centre revolves around offering day activities for Helsinki residents with disabilities who rely on substantial support for their well-being and engagement.
With a capacity to serve 70 clients, our primary focus is on providing half-day activities, designed to accommodate their unique requirements. Our commitment to accessibility is reflected in our premises, which are fully equipped to cater to diverse needs. We take pride in offering multiple sensory rooms spread across the three floors of our activity centre, enhancing the overall experience for our clients.
Effective communication is central to our daily operations, and we are adept at addressing communication issues while incorporating alternative methods of communication as needed.
Our dedicated team comprises 19 staff members, including our senior instructor, all working collaboratively to ensure the well-being and development of our clients.
We are open Mon-Fri 8.00-16.00 (7.00-17.00 if necessary).
Our contact information:
Senior instructor: Marja-Leena Vanhanen tel. +358 50 401 3219
Staff: tel. +358 9 3102 4888
Contact information
Valid for the time being:
– Mon-Fri 8.00-16.00
Location
The route to the main entrance
- The 2 accessible parking spaces are located outdoors over 10 m from the entrance. The width of the parking spaces is less than 3.6 m.
- The pick-up and drop-off area is located in the vicinity of the entrance, giving easy access to the pavement.
- The route to the entrance is guided, smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.
- The passage has at least 4 turning steps with handrails on both sides.
- The route has a ramp over 6 m long with an intermediate landing, with handrails on both sides.
The main entrance
- The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
- In connection with the entrance, there are at least 4 turning steps with handrails on both sides.
- The entrance has a ramp over 6 m long with an intermediate landing, with handrails on both sides.
- The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly and the glass doors have contrast markings. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with a motion sensor.
In the facility
- The customer service point has three floors.
- For moving around, there is a lift, which can hold a wheelchair that is difficult to perceive; the door opens automatically. The floor numbers in the lift can be felt with fingers. The button for the exit floor stands out from the other buttons. (The minimum dimensions for an accessible lift are width 1.1 m and depth 1.4 m.)
- The doors in the facility stand out clearly. The glass doors have contrast markings.
- The facility has a toilet marked as accessible on the entrance floor. The toilet does not have sufficient room for a wheelchair.
- A second toilet marked as accessible is located on floor 3.
- A third toilet marked as accessible is located on floor -1.