Access Guide
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Standard on-street parking is available on High Street.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- The nearest bus stop is located outside Co-op on Holborough Road, approximately 272ft from the library.
- For more information on Arriva services for Snodland please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Snodland.
- Snodland Station is approximately 0.3 mile (7 minute walk) from the library.
There is a taxi rank and bus stop outside the station. - For more information on Snodland Station please click here (opens new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
- British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request, large print on request, different languages on request and audio on request.
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There are not mobility aids available.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own parking facilities.
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Comments
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- Standard on-street parking is available on High Street.
Approach
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is block paving.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 94cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 98cm (3ft 3in).
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located in the middle of the library to the left.
- The reception point is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm) .
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The hearing system is available only on request.
- The hearing assistance system is not signed.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
- The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
- Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the reception area.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is vinyl.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- There are seats with armrests on both sides.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
Library
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Library Access and Circulation
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- There is step-free access into the library.
- The type of flooring in the library is vinyl.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
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Library Services
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- This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
- This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
- This library does have a regular supply of books in audio format.
- There is an ordering service.
- There is step-free access within the library.
- There are reading/study desks available.
- The majority of the reading/study desk(s) are 76cm in height.
- There are no height adjustable desks available.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
- A member of staff is available to provide assistance.
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Computer Area
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- The library does have a computer area.
- The computer area is located to the rear right of the library.
- There is step-free access to the computer area.
- The majority of the computer desk(s) are 78cm in height.
- The library does not have computers with accessible software.
- Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
- A large rollerball mouse and large text keyboard is / are available.
- The seats do not have armrests in the computer area.
Room(s)
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Access
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- There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
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Room Details
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- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- The door(s) is/are single.
- The door is easy to open.
- The height of the speaker's desk/table is 76cm.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
- There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
- There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) ranges between 74cm and 76cm.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- Furniture can be reconfigured to allow a turning space for wheelchair users.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There are some chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
- The type of flooring in the room(s) is vinyl.
- Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for public use.
