Disabled Access Guide for Alton Library

The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.

There is Braille signage on or near the toilet door.

There is tactile signage on or near the toilet door.

There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.

The accessible toilet is 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.

The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the library.

There is level access to the accessible toilet.

This is a unisex toilet.

A key is not required for the accessible toilet.

The door opens outwards.

The door is locked by a twist lock.

The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).

The door is heavy.

The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 205cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 8in).

Floor manoeuvring space is not clear in the accessible 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 78cm (2ft 6in).

There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.

There is a flush on the transfer side.

The tap type is lever.

There is a mixer tap.

There is a functional emergency alarm available.

It is not a push button style of alarm.

Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.

There is not a coat hook.

Wall mounted rails are available.

As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.

There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.

The shelf is higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).

There are mirrors in the accessible 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 51cm (1ft 8in).

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.

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.

There is a sink.

The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.

The sink is placed higher than 74cm.

The sink is 76cm (2ft 5in) high.

The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.

The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.

The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.

The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.

The contrast between the walls and floor is good.

Lighting levels are bright.