Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- The Library has three floors.
- There is a single lift, and a single staircase for access to all floors .
- The floors are signed G for the ground floor, 1 for the first floor, and 2 for the second floor.
- The Library is located off The Forum, near the entrance to The Street.
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Access To
- The Library is located off the lower level of The Street.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access into the library.
- There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 212cm.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There are open security gates immediately beyond the entrance.
- The width between the gates is 141cm.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located on the first floor.
- The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
- The shared step-free toilet facilities are located on the first floor.
Reception (Library)
- The reception is located to the right after the entrance to the library.
- The distance from the entrance to the library is 10m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 76cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- 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, this may include the use of a lift.
- Access throughout the library may include narrow walkways.
- 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.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the library includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas and high stools.
- Furniture available in the library includes: tables, high tables, desks and booths.
- Some seating and desks are fixed.
- Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 102cm to 148cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: screen shrink and large text.
- When made accessible the height of the touchscreen display ranges from 102cm to 114cm from the floor.
- The library self service machines have a shelf 78cm above the floor.
- This library is able to provide material in the following formats: large print, ebook and ejournal.
- Auxiliary aids available in this library include: large key keyboards and high visibility/contrast keyboards.
- Accessible software available for the computers includes: JAWS, Zoomtext, Texthelp Read&Write, Mindview and ABBYY FineReader.
- ABBYY FineReader and Zoomtext are installed on the computers on the first floor.
- For more information about assistive technology and equipment, click here (opens a new tab).
- For information about library disability support, click here (opens a new tab).
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located to the rear right of the library.
- The distance from the entrance to the library is 25m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- The ground, first and second floors are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high visual contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 79cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 104cm (width) x 132cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located to the rear right of the library.
- There are double automatic doors to access the stairwell.
- The 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 handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 16cm.
- The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps have open risers.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- Only some parts of the staircase have open risers.
Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor, along and left from the lift.
- The distance from the lift is 20m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 148cm (width) x 220cm (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, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 79cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 99cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
- The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 83cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 171cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.