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Disabled Access Guide for The Arts Centre
Liverpool Community College
Myrtle Street
Liverpool
L7 7JA
Tel: 0151 2521515
Email: study_support@liv-coll.ac.uk
Web: http://www.liv-coll.ac.uk
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Introduction
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Courses located within this centre include Media and Journalism, Dance, Drama and Music.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:45 - 16:45 |
| Tuesday | 08:45 - 16:45 |
| Wednesday | 08:45 - 16:45 |
| Thursday | 08:45 - 16:45 |
| Friday | 08:45 - 15:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Liverpool.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Liverpool Lime Street.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
The photograph shows the double yellow lines and the pedestrian crossing outside this building.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 86cm (2ft 9in) wide.
The door is push pad operated.
Reception (Centre Office)
The reception desk is 5m (16ft 4in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are bright.
The Centre Office contact telephone no. is 0151 2524339.
Portable hearing loops are available when and where required, please contact the Centre Office.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
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 a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3.
The lift is 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.15m x 2.34m (3ft 9in x 7ft 8in).
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does have an audible announcer.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
There are two identical lifts located at the front and the rear of the building.
Accessible Toilet (Main)
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
The accessible toilet is 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located opposite the front lift.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
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 86cm (2ft 9in).
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 149cm x 188cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 2in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
The tap type is lever.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in accessible toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
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 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in) high.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 132cm (4ft 3in) high.
There is a sink.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 75cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible 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 poor.
Lighting levels are bright.
There are similar toilets on all floors.
Additional ground floor toilets are located at the rear of the building.
Accessible Toilet (Changing Room)
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is no additional signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 53m (58yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the building.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
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 86cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 256cm x 236cm (8ft 4in x 7ft 8in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 173cm (5ft 8in).
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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in accessible toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
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 43cm (1ft 4in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 127cm (4ft 2in) high.
There is a sink.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 76cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet (Main)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located opposite the front lift.
The female toilets are 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located opposite the front lift.
The male toilets are 19m (21yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
There are similar toilets on all floors.
Standard Toilet (Changing Room)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located at the rear of the building.
The female toilets are 54m (59yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located at the rear of the building.
The male toilets are 52m (57yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
Documents are available in Braille.
Documents are available in large print.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is generally on duty.
Staff are trained to BSL level 3.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Any documents that are not already available in Braille or large print can be made so.
Video magnifiers and Supernova software are available.
The photograph shows the changing room adapted shower facilities.
There is a team of 8 communicators who support students across college.
