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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a large venue hall, meeting room, computer room, food bank, café, and community run clubs.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include a play area and outside patio space.

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Location

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

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.
• Opening times vary depending on clubs, events, and seasons. Up to date information and timetables can be found on the Youth Almighty website.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located in front of the building, to the left.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 481cm x 478cm (15ft 9in x 15ft 8in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, to the right of the car park.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 95cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 125cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 127cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left of the main entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building, at the rear of the main hall.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 158cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 159cm.
  • 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 immediately before the rear entrance doors.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • 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.

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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 high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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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.

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Computer Room

• The computer room is located to the right of the main entrance.
• There is a single door that may be difficult to open.
• The door opens towards you (pull).
• The opening width of the door is 76cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The flooring is carpet.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There are desks available. The height of the desks are 69cm.
• The chairs do not have armrests.
• There are 8 computers for public use, and a communal printer.
• The printer controls are 103cm high.

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Computer Office

• The computer office is located in the computer room, second door to the left.
• This room is used for one-on-one meetings and for providing advice to the public.
• There is a single door that may be difficult to open.
• The door opens away from you (push).
• The opening width is 76cm.
• It may be difficult for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The flooring is carpet.
• Lighting levels are good.
• There is a mixture of office chairs with and without armrests.
• There is a large desk with a height of 69cm.

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Meeting Room

• There meeting room is located to the left of the main entrance.
• There is a large dividing wall halfway along the room that can be used to split the room into 2.
• There are 2 doors that can be used to access each half.
• The first door is located to the left of the reception desk.
• This door is a single door with a locked extension leaf.
• This door may be difficult to open, and opens away from you (push).
• The opening width of this door is 78cm.
• The second door is located in the rear corridor behind the reception desk, first door on the left.
• This door is a single door with a locked extension leaf.
• This door may be difficult to open, and opens away from you (push).
• The opening width of this door is 78cm.
• Inside the meeting room there is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The flooring is carpet.
• Lighting levels are good.
• There is a mixture of office chairs without armrests and barstools available.
• There are tables available. The height of the tables range between 66cm and 70cm.

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Main Hall

• The main hall is located at the rear of the building, at the rear of the corridor which is at the rear of the reception desk.
• There is a double door which may be difficult to open.
• The doors open towards you (pull).
• The opening width is 157cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The flooring is vinyl and shiny. It may appear to be wet.
• Lighting levels are good.
• There is a mixture of chairs without armrests and lowered sofas with armrests available.
• There is a desk with an underside height of 66cm.

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Entrance (Fresh Start Café)

• This information is for the entrance located in the corridor to the rear of the reception desk, ahead and to the right.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.

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Eating and Drinking (Fresh Start Café)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located in the corridor behind the reception desk, ahead and to the right.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 69cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold drinks, and cold snacks.

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• Comments View
  • The food and drinks change on a daily so there are no menus available.

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Entrance (Patio Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the Fresh Start café.

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• Entrance View
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 151cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located immediately at the door threshold.
  • There is/are 1 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 3cm.

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Patio

• The patio is located through the rear of the Fresh Start café.
• There are outside seats and picnic benches available.
• There are outside tables available with a height of 73cm.
• In the summer months, a gate is opened to allow access to a climbing frame.
• The opening width of this gate is 270cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the corridor at the rear of the reception desk, immediately to the right.
  • 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 166cm x 211cm (5ft 5in x 6ft 11in).
  • There is not 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not 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, non-infectious waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 131cm from the floor.
• 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 both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a low 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 good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible cubicle.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 81cm (2ft 8in).
• Comments View
  • The transfer space is blocked by the baby changing unit.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the corridor at the rear of the reception desk, to the right.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.