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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include two halls used for community clubs and projects, a computer room with E-Sports computers, and a meeting room.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include outdoor gardens, an Astro-turf 5-a-side pitch and a gym room.

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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 Park Lane.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.
• Opening times vary depending on clubs and events. Up to date information 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.
  • The car park is located in front of the main building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • 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 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.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • 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 to the right of the 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 a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 121cm (3ft 12in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located to the left of the doors.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 11cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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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 low (76cm or lower).
• The lighting levels are moderate to 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 moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • There is level access to most services, however the areas of this venue which do not have level access are the computer room and the fitness suite.

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Games Lobby

• The games lobby is located directly ahead as you enter the main entrance.
• There is ample space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There is a mixture of chairs and sofas with armrests available.
• There are 2 pool tables with a height of 84cm available.

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Eating and Drinking (Food Counter)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located to the right of the games lobby.
• 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.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 57cm.
• 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
  • Different food and drinks are available dependant on the clubs and events.

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Left Hand Hall

• The left hand hall is located to the left of the main entrance.
• There is a double door with 1 door locked.
• The door opens towards you (pull).
• The door may be difficult to open, and has an opening width of 80cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Lighting levels are good.
• The flooring is wood and is shiny. It may appear to be wet.
• There are chairs without armrests available.
• There are tables with an underside height of 69cm.

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Music Room

• The music room is located to the left of the left hand hall.
• It is primarily used for youth groups.
• There is a narrow passage to access the door, and wheelchair users may find it difficult to manoeuvre.
• There is a door that opens towards you (pull).
• The opening width is 79cm.
• Lighting levels are good.
• Background music is played during youth and kids events.

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Right Hand Hall

• The right hand hall is located to the right of the main entrance, at the end of the corridor.
• There is a double door with 1 door locked. It may be difficult to 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 wood and is shiny. It may appear to be wet.
• There is a stage at the rear of the hall with a staircase to access.
• The staircase has 5 steps.
• The height of the steps are 20cm.

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Meeting Room

• The meeting room is located to the right of the main entrance, at the end of the corridor and to the right.
• There is a single door to access this room.
• The door opens away from you (push).
• The opening width is 72cm.
• Inside, there is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The flooring is carpet.
• Lighting levels are good.
• There are chairs without armrests available.
• There is a large meeting desk with an underside height of 70cm.

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Level Change (Computer Room)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located directly at the threshold of the computer room door.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • The computer room door has an elevated 5cm lip.

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Computer Room

• The computer room is located at the rear of the games lobby.
• There is a double door with 1 door locked to access the room.
• The door opens towards you (pull).
• The opening width is 61cm.
• Inside, there is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The flooring is carpet, and lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There are 10 computers and 3 E-Sports computers set up.
• There is a mixture of chairs with and without armrests.
• There are desks with an underside height of 69cm available.
• There is a printer available. The controls are 103cm high.

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Entrance (Rear Garden Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear left of the computer room.

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• Entrance View
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • 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 on the outside of the second door, to the right.
  • 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 a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
• Comments View
  • There is an additional ramp to the left of the outside (second) door.
  • It has a slight gradient and leads towards the side passage, which connects the car park to the rear garden.

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Rear Garden

• The rear garden is located at the rear of the main building.
• There are gentle slopes in the ground.
• There are benches and picnic benches available.
• The height of the picnic benches is 70cm.
• In summer there is children's play equipment available.
• There is an Astro-turf 5-a-side pitch available.

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Level Change (Gym)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located directly at the gym door.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • There is a raised threshold at this door which forms part of the level change.

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Fitness Suite (Gym)

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located in the rear garden, to the right.
  • The fitness suite is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the rear garden entrance.
  • There is not step free access to the fitness suite.
  • Gym.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The opening is 84cm (2ft 9in) wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
  • A portable hearing assistance system is not available for induction.
  • There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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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 no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right of the main entrance, at the end of the corridor and 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 sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 194cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 4in).
  • 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is a dropdown rail, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is sensor.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 51cm (1ft 8in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high 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 inside the accessible cubicle, on the right hand wall.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 72cm (2ft 4in).
• Comments View
  • Although the accessible cubicle is shared, it is located in the female standard toilets.

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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 Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right of the main entrance, at the end of the corridor and to the right.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left of the main entrance, to the left of the left hand hall doors.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.