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CHANCE

2 Rickaby Street, East End, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 2DL

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include a community centre with volunteer run clubs and services, and public-use computers.

Opening Hours

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Sunderland.
  • The nearest Metro Station is Sunderland.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 129cm (4ft 3in).
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
    • The push pad or push button is 86cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
    • The width of the door opening is 81cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located directly in front of the doors.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • Comments View
    • There is a gate on the approach to the main entrance. The opening width is larger than 75cm.
    • There is an intercom system to the right of the doors that is no longer in use.

Reception

  • The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
  • The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are good.

Computer Space

  • The computer space is located to the right of the main entrance, in the corridor to the right.
  • There is an archway with a width of 91cm to access the space.
  • Wheelchair users may find it difficult to manoeuvre.
  • The flooring is carpet and lighting levels are moderate.
  • There are 2 computers available.
  • There are chairs without armrests available.
  • The height of the desks are 70cm.

Left Hand Function Room

  • The left hand function room is located to the left of the building, at the end of the left corridor.
  • There are 2 similar single doors to access this room. The right hand door is permanently held open.
  • The door opens towards you (pull).
  • The opening width of the door is 74cm.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The flooring is carpet and lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a serving hatch to a staff-only kitchen. The height of the counter is 90cm.
  • There is a mixture of seats with and without armrests available.
  • There are tables with a height of 74cm.

Right Hand Function Room

  • The right- hand function room is located to the right of the building, at the end of the right corridor.
  • There is a single door to access this room. It is permanently held open.
  • The door opens towards you (pull).
  • The opening width of the door is 80cm.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The flooring is vinyl and it is shiny. It may appear to be wet.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • There is a mixture of seats with and without armrests available.
  • There are tables with an underside height of 70cm.
  • There is a range of children's play equipment available.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located on the left of the right hand corridor, to the right of the main entrance.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a lever twist.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 106cm (3ft 6in).
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 162cm x 226cm (5ft 4in x 7ft 5in).
    • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
    • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is a/are sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
    • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
    • The shelf is at a height of 78cm.
    • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
    • There is a mirror.
    • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 104cm (3ft 5in).
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • There is a low colour contrast between the external door and wall.
    • There is a medium visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • There is a low colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a low colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a medium colour contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are low to moderate.

Standard Toilet(s)