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Sadacca

48 Wicker, Sheffield, S3 8JB

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Overview (SADACCA)

  • About View
    • This is a community support hub with multiple services available.
    • Services available in the venue include: Day Care Centre, Community Centre and Health Care.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is stepped access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: There is a slope to navigate the first floor corridor, this is the route to access one of the first floor toilet facilities.. There is a ramp to access the seating area at the rear of the building.
    • The following areas have stepped access: There is a step to access the seating area at the rear of the building.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
    • Ground Floor, First Floor and Second Floor are accessed can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
    • At the time of the visit the lift was out of order, so the first floor and second floor could only be accessed by stairs.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.
    • Fire escape in the Day Care centre has two clearly marked steps with no handrail, height 20cm.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (SADACCA)

  • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the first floor and in the Day Care Centre.
  • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
  • The male and female toilet facilities are located in the Day Care Centre,.
  • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the First Floor.
  • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the First Floor.

Parking (Sadaccca)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the rear of building, on North Bank.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay is signposted but has no markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 490cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The nearest designated bay is 25m from rear entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • The route from the blue badge bay to the rear entrance is over tarmac and gravel.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and staff only.
    • Visitors of Sadacca upon arrival must enter the correct and full vehicle registration number at the kiosk (ground floor receprtion) inside.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Wicker outside the front of te building, and at the side of te building on Windrush Road.

Entrance (Main Entrance - Wicker)

  • This entrance is located on Wicker.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The step is clearly marked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 10cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 143cm.
  • 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 100cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors, however one door is locked or bolted.
  • The second door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 92cm.
  • The second door have a low colour contrast.
  • There are glass double doors at the entrance; one the doors is missing though, while the other is locked.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Day Care Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on Windrush Way.
  • The entrance area is 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 is an intercom at a height of 134cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • The second door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Ground Floor Reception)

  • The reception is located on the ground floor at the front of the building.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 2m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 75cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • When made accessible the height of the touchscreen display ranges from 108cm to 118cm from the floor.
  • There is a touchscreen for parking registration, which has no aids.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • 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: coffee tables.
  • The seating and tables are fixed.

Getting Around (SADACCA)

  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: There is an area of the first floor only accessible via ramp.
  • The following areas have stepped access: There are some areas of the site which are only accessible via steps.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
  • Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting varies dependent on windows, room size and artificial lighting levels.

Reception (First Floor)

  • The reception is located on the first floor.
  • The distance from lift is 4m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 121cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • 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: sofas and chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.

Lift (Sadacca)

  • The lift surveyed is located the ground floor, at the far end of the entrance on the left.
  • The distance from main entrance is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Ground, first and second floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
  • The lift was out of order at the time of the visit. 12th September 2024.

Stairs (Sadacca Stairs)

  • The stairs surveyed are located past the ground floor reception on the left.
  • Ground, first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail extends 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 between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Day Care Centre - No Transfer Space)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in the Day Care centre.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 6m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • 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 not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 147cm (width) x 240cm (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 lever flush on the right as you face the toilet.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The dropdown rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 42cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 79cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 101cm 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 104cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a pedal bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor.
    • The distance from reception is 12m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and a slight ramp or slope.
    • There is step-free access via slope into the facility.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 153cm (width) x 150cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 99cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • 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 non-transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 42cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour 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 colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 92cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 81cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 125cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 178cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Female Toilets with Adaptations - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the First Floor.
    • The distance from entrance is 4m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a very easy slope.
    • There is step-free access via slope into the facility.
    • The slope has a slight gradient.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 97cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 164cm (width) x 188cm (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 110cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour 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 93cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a push tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • 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 101cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 126cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 137cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • The toilet with adaptations is situated in the female toilet unit. Only the toilet, toilet roll is in the cubicle; the sink, mirror, dryers and towels are in the standard female toilet unit.

Toilet with Adaptations (Male Toilets with Adaptations - First Floor off Reception - Right Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor of reception.
    • The distance from male standard toilet entrance is 2m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • Route to the toilet is via either steps from corridor off reception, or via slope.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 140cm (width) x 204cm (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 92cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • 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 non-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 41cm 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 81cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a push tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • 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 158cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 124cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Seating Area (Seating Area Sadacca)

  • The seating area is located at the rear of the building.
  • The seating area is covered.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has a slight ramp or slope and a step.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: The whole area out the back is accessed via a ramp when exiting the rear of the vuilding.
  • The following areas have stepped access: The seating area is decked and has a single step to access that is 16cm.
  • There is not 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 this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are variable depending on levels of natural light.

Seating Area (Day Care Room)

  • The seating area is located on the ground floor of the day care centre on Windrush Road.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access.
  • 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 colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • Some seating and tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under 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.
  • There is a courtyard at the back of the Day Care Centre with further seating. There are two sets of manual double doors that open away and each have an opening width of 122cm.