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Oaken Grove Community Centre

Reid Park, Oaken Grove, Haxby, York, YO32 3QW

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located to the left of the main entrance via the children's library, in the circulation corridor.
    • The toilet with adaptations has no transfer space available.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located to the left of the main entrance via the children's library, in the toilet corridor.
    • The gender inclusive step-free toilet facilities are located ahead from the main entrance, in the toilet corridor.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The Changing Places toilet facilities are located to the left of the main entrance via the children's library, in the toilet corridor.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within a gender inclusive toilet and within the toilet with adaptations.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of Oaken Grove Community Centre.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 232cm (width) x 490cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 12m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and bollards.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 166cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 131cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 94cm.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
  • 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 provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and high stools.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.

Eating and Drinking (Haxby and Wiggington Reading Café)

  • Location and Access View
    • The café is located ahead from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menus are wall-mounted.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The payment counter was surveyed.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 90cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • 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 this area includes: chairs without armrests and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
    • Some tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Library (Children's)

  • There is step-free level access throughout the library.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the library includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: tables.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 103cm to 120cm from the floor.
  • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: screen shrink.
  • When made accessible the height of the touchscreen display ranges from 90cm to 116cm from the floor.
  • The touchscreen for returning and taking out books is located to the right of the main entrance in the café seating area.
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: ebook and audio.
  • There are bean bags and lowered children's chairs without armrests available.
    There is a table with an underside height of 61cm.
    There is children's play equipment with tactile and Braille markings available.

Library (Main)

  • There is step-free level access throughout the library.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and armchairs.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: tables.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 103cm to 120cm from the floor.
  • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: screen shrink.
  • When made accessible the height of the touchscreen display ranges from 90cm to 116cm from the floor.
  • The touchscreen for returning and taking out books is located to the right of the main entrance in the café seating area.
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: large print, ebook, ejournal and audio.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: ergonomic chairs.

Room (Acorn)

  • The room is located to the left from the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is written text 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 83cm.
  • 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 background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • The room is separated from the café by a dividing wall which can be opened to form one space.

Entrance (Outdoor Seating Area)

  • This entrance is located to the rear of the library.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • 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 low visual contrast.
  • There is an external step-free level path on the right side of the building which leads to the outdoor seating area.

Outdoor Spaces (Seating Area)

  • Outdoor areas consist of grass and paving slabs.
  • There are footpaths in some areas.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the higher seating area (steep slope).
  • The following areas have stepped access: the higher seating area (3 steps, 15cm high and 30cm deep).

Changing Places (Transfer Both Sides)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located to the left from the main entrance via the children's library area.
    • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 23m.
    • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is alternative access to the Changing Places facility via a door ahead from the main entrance. The door is 76cm wide.
    • There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
    • The dimensions of the facility are 401cm (width) x 313cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
  • Toilet Details View
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet.
    • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 81cm.
    • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 188cm.
    • There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
    • The length of the changing bench is 180cm.
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
  • Shower Details View
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 80cm from the floor.
    • A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
    • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 95cm.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 89cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The facility has a waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 100cm and 144cm from the floor.
    • A privacy screen is available.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The soap dispenser is mounted to the mirror attached to the adjustable wash basin and has a high colour contrast.
      The light pull cord is 69cm from the floor.

Toilet with Adaptations (No Transfer Space)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located via the children's library, on the left past the toilet corridor.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • 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 low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 125cm (width) x 190cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high 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 high visual contrast.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 103cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 92cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.