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Disabled Access Guide for Abbey Wood Community Centre
4 Knee Hill
Abbey Wood
London
SE2 0YS
Tel: 020 8311 7005
Email: enquiries@awcommunitygroup.plus.com
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 19:15 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 16:15 - 20:15 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 18:15 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 18:45 - 20:15 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Abbey Wood.
The venue is on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Abbey Wood.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
The name of the car park is Abbey Wood Station Car Park.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
The dimensions of the on street marked Blue Badge parking bays are 1.9m x 4.7m (6ft 2in x 15ft 5in).
On street Blue Badge parking is located on Abbey Wood Road.
Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are available.
Standard marked parking bays are located on Knee Hill and Abbey Wood Road.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The intercom is not in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 81cm (2ft 7in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 76cm (2ft 5in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located between the gate and the door.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Reception
The reception desk is 11m (12yd) from the main entrance.
There is not level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Level Change (Inside Ramp)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in the main corridor.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 98cm (3ft 2in).
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Level Change (Main Hall Access)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located at the far end of the main corridor.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 90cm (2ft 11in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in the main corridor on the left.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 7m (22ft 11in) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located on the right in the main corridor just before the office.
There is not level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 153cm x 210cm (5ft x 6ft 10in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 91cm (2ft 11in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
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 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 121cm (3ft 11in) high.
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 placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 130cm (4ft 3in) high.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located in the adapted toilet.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 88cm (2ft 10in).
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the baby change facility.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located at the far end of the main corridor on the right.
The female toilets are 13m (14yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located on the right just before the office.
The male toilets are 8m (26ft 2in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service cannot be requested.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
There are two halls in the venue, the main hall (not pictured) and the small hall (pictured).
