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Disabled Access Guide for Battersea Park Library
309 Battersea Park Road
Wandsworth
London
SW11 4NF
Tel: 0208 871 7468
Fax: 0207 622 5459
Email: libraries@wandsworth.gov.uk
Web: http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/libraries
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 14:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Queens Road.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are not available.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Battersea Park Road)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 107cm (3ft 6in) wide.
Level Change (Battersea Park Road)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located at the main entrance door.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Reception
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
Lighting levels are bright.
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 fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are low.
The Learning Centre door width is 72 cm. Patrons not able to access this can be referred to the York Road Library.
There is also a computer with auxiliary aids available in the main library area.
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.
The adapted toilet is 10m (11yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located near the reception.
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 dimensions of the adapted toilet are 142cm x 200cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 6in).
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).
The tap type is lever.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
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 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 105cm (3ft 5in) high.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 104cm (3ft 4in) high.
There is a sink.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.
The adapted toilet also serves as a standard unisex toilet.
Library
This library does not house a regular supply of books in Braille.
This library does house a regular supply of books in large print.
This library does house a regular supply of books on tape or disc.
There is an ordering service.
It takes approximately 21 days days to process an order.
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.
There is not a soft play area for children.
Staff are trained to take TypeTalk calls.
Citizens Advice Bureau sessions are held on Mondays 10.00 - 12.00 and Fridays 14.30 - 16.30.
