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Overview

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• About View
  • This is a community centre which runs workshops, support groups, and hosts a boxing club.
  • Facilities available in the venue include: function rooms for hire, standard and adapted toilets, an adaptive shower, seating area, and kitchens.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • The nearest parking is located St. Anne's Queen Street Q Car Park.
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  • The nearest train station is York Street Train Station.
  • The nearest bus station is Donegall Street.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the Main Entrance and Back Entrance.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the minor hall, committee room, first floor kitchen, first floor toilet facilities and boxing gym (all can be accessed alternatively by using the lift).
  • Access throughout may include manual doors.
  • The first floor can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: phone charging points.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground and first floor.
  • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
  • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, down the far end of the corridor off the reception area, and on the right.
  • The shared toilet facilities are located on the first floor, on the right just after exiting the lift.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the adaptive toilet with shower, on the first floor.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located down the corridor to the right of the reception, then right again.
  • Standard shower facilities are located within the male and females toilets on the ground floor.

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Parking

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• On-street Parking View
  • On-street standard parking is available.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a public car park located Edward Street.
  • The name of the car park is St. Anne's Square Car Park.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

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Entrance (Main)

• This entrance is located on Victoria Parade.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp has a steep gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
• The ramp bypasses the step.
• There are 5 steps with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 15cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 85cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Entrance (Rear)

• This entrance is located at the rear of the building.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp has a steep gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
• The ramp bypasses the step.
• There are 3 steps with a handrail on the left going up.
• The handrail is easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are unmarked.
• The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 15cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 85cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.
• If using the rear entrance please let someone within the community centre know as this is a fire exit door and can only be opened from within.

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Reception

• The reception is located just to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 1m.
• The most accessible route to reception has manual doors.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 81cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the desk.
• The reception has windows.
• There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
• The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• The following areas have stepped access: the minor hall, first floor kitchen, committee room, first floor toilet facilities, and boxing gym.
• Access throughout may include manual doors.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
• There is no (or very little) background noise.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located at the back of the reception area.
• The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has manual doors and step-free level access.
• The ground floor and first floor are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a medium visual contrast.
• The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 89cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 137cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located to the right of the main entrance.
• The ground and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 15 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (Main Hall)

• The room is located to the right of reception.
• The distance from the reception is 8m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 150cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Kitchen (Ground Floor)

• The kitchen is located down the corridor off the reception and to the right of the main hall.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 71cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
• A lowered work surface is not available.
• Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
• The hob is 90cm from the floor.
• A lowered hob is not available.
• The oven is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The sink is 90cm from the floor.
• A lowered sink is not available.
• The sink has a twist/turn tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a dishwasher, a kettle, a toaster, a microwave and a fridge freezer.
• The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (Minor Hall)

• The room is located on the first floor on the right, down the far end of the corridor.
• The distance from the lift is 80m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 83cm.
• The Minor Hall can also be accessed via the stairs leading to the first floor from the Reception and on the left once you ascend.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Kitchen (First Floor)

• The kitchen is located straight ahead as you exit the lift on the first floor.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
• The first floor kitchen can also be access via the Minor Hall.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 81cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• The work surface is 91cm from the floor.
• A lowered work surface is not available.
• Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
• The hob is 91cm from the floor.
• A lowered hob is not available.
• The oven is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The sink is 91cm from the floor.
• A lowered sink is not available.
• The sink has a lever tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a kettle, a toaster, a microwave, a fridge freezer and a dishwasher.
• The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
• Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
• The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (Committee Room - First Floor)

• The room is located to the right of the lift, on the first floor.
• The distance from the lift is 1m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 73cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.
• Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located down the corridor to the right of the main hall.
  • The distance from the reception is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has manual doors and step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 167cm (width) x 190cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 120cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 102cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 111cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 96cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Shower with Adaptations (Within the Ground Floor Toilet with Adaptations)

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• Location and Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located within the adapted toilet on the ground floor.
  • The distance from the reception is 40m.
  • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever.
  • There is a shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 44cm from the floor.
  • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The facility has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (1st Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located straight down the corridor as your exit the lift on the first floor, then on the right.
  • The distance from the lift is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 94cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 153cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 69cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 113cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 114cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 115cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.