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Disabled Access Guide for Billesley Indoor Tennis Centre
Wheeler′s Lane
Billesley
Birmingham
B13 0ST
Tel: 0121 464 4222
Email: billesley.tennis.centre@birmingham.gov
Web: http://www.birmingham.gov.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include a large indoor and outdoor tennis facility in the King's Heath area of Birmingham which is open to everyone with no membership required.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Billesley.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Hall Green Rail.
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 3.6m x 5.2m (11ft 9in x 17ft ).
The nearest designated bay is 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 22m (24yd) from the main entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is a designated drop off point.
The drop off point is located beside the venue.
There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) 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 main entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Reception
The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are not trained to use the hearing system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played in the gym.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located at the centre of the venue.
The lift is a platform lift.
The platform lift accesses a small level change.
The lift is 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.8m x 1m (2ft 7in x 3ft 3in).
The clear door width is 80cm.
There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
The lift leads to a viewing area.
Fitness Suite
Access to fitness suite
The fitness suite is located at the rear of the venue.
The fitness suite is 17m (18yd) from the main entrance.
There is not level access to the fitness suite.
There are doors into the waiting room / area.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
Fitness Suite (General)
Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes upper body resistance equipment.
A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
There is level access to all of the equipment.
Level Change (Fitness Suite)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance door.
The ramp or slope is easy.
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 130cm (4ft 3in).
Standard Changing Room
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located at the centre of the venue.
The standard changing room is 5m (16ft 4in) from the main entrance.
The standard changing room is 3m (9ft 10in) from the reception desk.
The standard changing room is 12m (13yd) from the fitness suite.
There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Shower
Standard level access shower facilities are available.
The showers are located in the standard changing room.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Accessible Toilet
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 Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located at the front of the reception desk.
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 locking handle.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 197cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 5in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible 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 65cm (2ft 1in).
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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are 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 is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
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 47cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 106cm (3ft 5in) high.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 116cm (3ft 9in) 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
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.
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located in the adapted toilet.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 80cm (2ft 7in).
Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located in front of the reception desk.
The female and male toilets are 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
