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Library - ECA Evolution House

ECA Evolution House, Central Area, 78 West Port, Edinburgh, EH3 9DF

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Access To

  • The library is located opposite the lifts on the first floor of ECA Evolution House.
  • View information on ECA Evolution House (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
  • The is a similar entrance on the ground floor. This entrance is only opened upon request.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the Library.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There are barriers beyond the entrance with a width of 112cm.

Reception

  • The reception is located to your right on entrance.
  • The distance from the library entrance is 10m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 78cm.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
  • A section of the reception desk is height adjustable.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Library

  • There is step-free level access throughout the library.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and stools.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: tables, coffee tables, height adjustable tables and desks.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 121cm to 148cm from the floor.
  • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: large text.
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: ebook and ejournal.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: ergonomic chairs.
  • Accessible software available for the computers includes: Zoomtext, Texthelp Read&Write and ABBYY FineReader.
  • Additionally, wrist support mouse mats are available on request.
    Additional software includes Adobe Creative Cloud and Adobe Digital Editions.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the left of the library on the first floor.
  • The ground and first 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 handrails are not 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 not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 19cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.