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Disabled Access Guide for Ballyearl Arts & Leisure Centre
585 Doagh Road
Newtownabbey
BT36 5RZ
Tel: 028 9084 8287
Fax: 028 9084 4896
Email: bclarkson@newtownabbey.gov.uk
Web: http://www.newtownabbey.gov.uk/ballyearl/
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Introduction
Related link Courtyard Theatre.
The facilities at this centre include a sports shop, a driving range, 9 hole golf course, squash courts, a dance studio, a fitness suite and meeting rooms.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the borough.
This venue is situated in Newtownabbey.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Mossley West.
There is not 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 side 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 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.9m x 6m (12ft 9in x 19ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 27m (29yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 35m (38yd) from the main entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
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 (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located up the path from the car park.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open both ways.
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 92cm (3ft ) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open both ways.
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 91cm (2ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).
Reception
The reception desk is 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played in the fitness suite.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Level Change (Shop)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in the entrance to the shop.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Level Change (Driving Range)
There is not a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located right from reception.
There are 5 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
There is a standard and/or platform lift to access this area/service.
Lift (Access to Driving Range)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located right from reception.
The lift is a platform lift.
The platform lift accesses a small level change.
The lift is 4m (13ft 1in) from the reception.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.45m x 1.04m (4ft 9in x 3ft 4in).
The clear door width is 97cm.
There are separate entry and exit doors in 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 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 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 adapted toilet is 16m (17yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located through the doors left of the reception.
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 84cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 185cm x 210cm (6ft 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 133cm (4ft 4in).
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.
It is not a push button style of alarm.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
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 not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 125cm (4ft 1in) high.
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 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 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.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the corridor past reception.
The female toilets are 9m (29ft 6in) from the reception.
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 in the corridor past reception.
The male toilets are 6m (19ft 8in) from the reception.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Standard Changing Room (Male Changing Rooms)
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located down the corridor on the ground floor.
The standard changing room is 27m (29yd) from the main entrance.
The standard changing room is 15m (16yd) from the reception desk.
The standard changing room is 4m (13ft 1in) from the squash court.
There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Changing Room (Female)
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located down the corridor on the ground floor.
The standard changing room is 35m (38yd) from the main entrance.
The standard changing room is 23m (25yd) from the reception desk.
The standard changing room is 15m (16yd) from the squash court.
There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Shower
Standard level access shower facilities are available.
The showers are located in the changing rooms.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Level Change (Squash Court)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located at the entrance.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are shallow.
Level Change (Dance Studio)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
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 95cm (3ft 1in).
Level Change (Squash Viewing Gallery and Fitness Suite)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located near the male changing rooms.
There are 15+ 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 have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
There is a standard and/or platform lift to access this area/service.
Lift (Squash Viewing Gallery and Fitness Suite)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located next to the male changing room.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The platform lift accesses a small level change.
The lift is 15m (16yd) from the reception.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.05m x 1.45m (3ft 5in x 4ft 9in).
The clear door width is 95cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not 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 not have tactile markings.
Fitness Suite
Access to fitness suite
The fitness suite is located on the first floor.
The fitness suite is 2m (6ft 6in) from the platform lift.
There is level access to the fitness suite.
This is by lift.
IFI Accredited Fitness Suite
No staff have received IFI Mark standard Disability Equity Training.
IFI accredited equipment is available.
For example:
Treadmill
Upright Cycle
Recumbent Cycle
Leg Curl
Leg Extension
A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
There is level access to all of the equipment.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents are not available in Braille.
Documents can be requested 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.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
All signs on doors within the centre are in Braille.
Photo 1 shows the refuge point and evac chair located in the squash viewing corridor.
