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Disabled Access Guide for Art House
Drury Lane
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 2TE
Tel: 01924 377740
Fax: 01924 312018
Textphone: 01924 377310
Email: info@the-arthouse.org.uk
Web: http://www.the-arthouse.org.uk
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Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Wakefield.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Wakefield Westgate.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the back of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 2.3m x 4.7m (7ft 6in x 15ft 5in).
The nearest designated bay is 2m (6ft 6in) from the rear entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 5m (16ft 4in) from the rear entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Drury Lane Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 132cm (4ft 3in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 132cm (4ft 3in) wide.
Level Change (Drury Lane Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on the right as you face the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the venue.
There is level access to the service.
The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The intercom is in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the Drury Lane entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
The scooter can be used in all areas of the venue.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located at the rear of the venue.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 20m (22yd) from the Drury Lane entrance.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.18m x 2.35m (3ft 10in x 7ft 8in).
The clear door width is 107cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Adapted Changing Room
There are adapted changing rooms available.
The adapted changing rooms are located on the left of the foyer as you enter.
The adapted changing room is 10m (11yd) from the Drury Lane entrance.
The adapted changing room is 6m (19ft 8in) from the reception desk.
The adapted changing room is 4m (13ft 1in) from the art studios.
The dimensions of the adapted changing room are 194cm x 448cm (6ft 4in x 14ft 8in).
There is a wheel in shower.
There are handrails.
There is a changing table.
There is a manual hoist.
There is a ceiling track hoist.
There is level access to the adapted changing rooms.
Adapted Toilet (Changing Room)
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
There is tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 10m (11yd) from the Drury Lane entrance.
The adapted toilet is located on the left of the foyer as you enter the building.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the adapted toilet.
The key is not a radar key.
The key can be obtained from a member of staff on reception.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 448cm x 194cm (14ft 8in x 6ft 4in).
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 both sides.
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.
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 42cm (1ft 4in).
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 120cm (3ft 11in) high.
There is a sink.
The sink cannot 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 good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
There is tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 12m (13yd) from the Drury Lane entrance.
The adapted toilet is located on the left of the foyer, as you enter the building.
There is 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 inwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 217cm x 221cm (7ft 1in x 7ft 3in).
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 right.
The lateral transfer space is 137cm (4ft 5in).
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 a functional emergency alarm available.
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 47cm (1ft 6in).
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 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 109cm (3ft 6in) high.
There is a sink.
The sink cannot 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 good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Unisex Toilets
The unisex toilet is located on the left of the foyer as you enter.
The unisex toilets are 12m (13yd) from the Drury Lane entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents are available in Braille.
Documents are available in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is generally on duty.
Staff are trained to BSL level 1.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
This venue is an artists studio complex for resident or visiting artists.
There is a tactile navigation system running throughout the venue.
There is a 3 bedroom flat for visiting artists.
All of the bedrooms share an adapted en suite bathroom.
The photographs shows one of the bedrooms and the en suite bathroom.
