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Yalding Library Adin Coates House

Adin Coates House, High Street, Yalding Maidstone, Kent, ME18 6HU

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Getting Here

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.
  • There is not a member of staff trained in Irish Sign Language.
  • 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.

Approach

  • Approach View
    • The surface of the approach is cobbled.
    • The approach surface is uneven in places.
    • There is step-free access on the approach.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the right side of the building.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not 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/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 92cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front the main entrance.
    • There is/are 2 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 22cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Reception

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located immediately to the left as you enter the main entrance.
    • The reception point is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) 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 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.
    • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
    • The counter is staffed.
    • There is not a bell to attract attention.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
    • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
    • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.

Library

  • Library Access and Circulation View
    • There is step-free access into the library.
    • The type of flooring in the library is carpet.
    • There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
  • Library Services View
    • 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 73cm 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.
  • Computer Area View
    • The library does have a computer area.
    • The computer area is located to the rear left of the library.
    • There is step-free access to the computer area.
    • The majority of the computer desk(s) are 73cm in height.
    • There is a height adjustable desk in this area.
    • The library does not have computers with accessible software.
    • A height adjustable chair and height adjustable table is / are available.
    • The seats do not have armrests in the computer area.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for public use.