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ISRAAC

54 Cemetery Road, Sheffield, S11 8FP

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Overview (ISRAAC)

  • About View
    • This is a community support hub with multiple services available.
    • Services available in the venue include: community support services, classes, autism & disability support groups, health and fitness workshops.
    • View information on opening times
  • Parking and Public Transport View
    • The venue does not have its own car park.
    • There is a public car park nearby.
    • The nearest parking is located across Cemetery Road, outside the front of the building.
    • View information on Beeley Street Car Park (opens new tab) .
    • The nearest train station is Sheffield Station.
    • The nearest tram stop is Cliff Street, Sheffield.
    • The nearest bus station is Sheffield Interchange.
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is sloped and stepped access at the most accessible entrance.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: The most accessible entrance to the Ground Floor is via a slope with a slight gradient.
    • The following areas have stepped access: The First Floor of the building is only accessible via stairs.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
    • The First Floor can be accessed via stairs.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (ISRAAC)

  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located one in each of the male and female toilets.
  • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
  • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the Ground Floor.

Parking (ISRAAC)

  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located There is a car park is located across Cemetery Road on the corner of Beeley Street.
    • The name of the car park is Beeley Street Car Park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available in the car park.

Entrance (Front Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access via a portable ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 3 steps with 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 steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a key lock at a height of 144cm.
  • There is a bell at a height of 144cm.
  • When the centre is open, these doors are permanently held open.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The locked door can be opened on request .
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 164cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors .
  • The locked door can be opened on request .
  • The second set of doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 166cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Back Entrance into Hall)

  • This entrance is located through a back yard at the back of the building.
  • 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 slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • This door isopened for events in the Hall and upon request.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The locked door can be opened on request .
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • Technically an exit door.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (ISRAAC Back Entrance into Kitchen)

  • This entrance is located Through the gated outer courtyard, along the slope and on the right.
  • 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 slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Getting Around (ISRAAC)

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of walkways.
  • The following areas have stepped access: The first floor is only accessible via the staircase.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all walkways.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Reception (ISRAAC Reception)

  • The reception is located on the ground floor, at the front of the building.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 116cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is a table to the left after entering that has a height of 74cm.
  • 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 without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.

Stairs (Stairs)

  • The stairs surveyed are located in the far right corner of the reception foyer.
  • Ground floor and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 16 steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Kitchen (ISRAAC Kitchen)

  • The kitchen is located on the ground floor.
  • There is step-free access via slope into the kitchen.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • with handrails on both sides.
  • There is a single manual door with a high colour contrast.
  • The locked door can be opened on request .
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • Under counter cupboards are available.
  • The sink is 90cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a microwave and a kettle.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables and long 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.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Room (ISRAAC - The Hall)

  • The room is located on the ground floor of the building.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 9m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors with a high colour contrast.
  • The locked door can be opened on request .
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 168cm.
  • 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 colour contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
  • 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 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, with unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Room (ISRAAC - Meeting Room)

  • The room is located on the First Floor.
  • The distance from the top of the stairs is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has steps, manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • 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 colour contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • 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 colour contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not 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, with unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Toilet with Adaptations - Right Hand Transfer - Male)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located within the male toilets.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 7m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
    • 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 colour contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 155cm (width) x 180cm (depth) and there is not 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 82cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • 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 colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 42cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • There is not a toilet roll holder.
    • 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 twist turn mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 108cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Toilet with Adaptations - Right Hand Transfer - Female)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in the female toilets.
    • The distance from main entrance is 11m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
    • 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 colour contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 190cm (depth) and there is not 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 66cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • 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 colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 42cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • There is not a toilet roll holder.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 102cm 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 colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 122cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a full length 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 medium colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
    • The towel dispenser empty and looks like it may be broken.