Disabled Access Guide for Bethnal Green Library

The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.

The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.

This venue does not have its own car park.

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open towards you (pull).

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 74cm (2ft 5in) wide.

There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located in front of the main entrance.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

The width of the ramp or slope is 124cm (4ft ).

The reception desk is 8m (26ft 2in) from the main entrance.

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.

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.

This venue does not play background music.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

The scooter can be used throughout the building.

Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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.

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.

Staff are not Text Relay aware.