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Disabled Access Guide for Brady Art and Community Centre

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Address:
192 - 196 Hanbury Street
London
E1 5HU

Tel: 020 7364 7900
Fax: 020 7364 7901

Email: artsandevents@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Web: http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk

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Opening Times

DayOpening Times
Monday08:00 - 21:00
Tuesday08:00 - 21:00
Wednesday08:00 - 21:00
Thursday08:00 - 21:00
Friday08:00 - 19:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Parking

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This venue does not have its own car park.

On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.

On street Blue Badge parking is located next to the entrance.

The convenient dropoff point is located on the estate road next to the venue

Outside Access (Hanley Street)

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There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 107cm (3ft 6in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open automatically.

The doors are single width.

The door opening is 81cm (2ft 7in) wide.

Level Change (Hanley Street)

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

The ramp or slope is located to the left and right of the entrance.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

The width of the ramp or slope is 121cm (3ft 11in).

There are steps to access this area/service.

There are 2 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 not have handrails.

The ramps have handrails.

The first set of automatic doors slide open, to second open away from you.

Reception

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The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the front entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is low.

Lighting levels are bright.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

Inside Access

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There is level access to the service.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The system is a fixed loop.

This venue does play background music.

The lighting levels are bright.

Background music is played in reception and the café area,

Most of the corridors in the venue have handrails fitted.

Other Floors

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The floors which are accessible by stairs are B - LG - G - 1.

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 the right side going up.

There is a landing.

Lift

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There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located to the right of the foyer.

The lift is a standard lift.

The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG - G - 1.

The lift is 15m (16yd) from the accessible entrance.

Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.

The dimensions of the lift are 1.2m x 1.32m (3ft 11in x 4ft 3in).

The lift does have a visual floor indicator.

The lift does have an audible announcer.

The lighting level in the lift is bright.

The lift does not have Braille markings.

The lift does have tactile markings.

Lift

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There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located on the main staircase.

The lift is a stair lift.

The floors which are accessible by this lift are B - G.

The lift is 19m (21yd) from the accessible entrance.

Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.

The dimensions of the lift are 0.85m x 1.07m (2ft 9in x 3ft 6in).

The lighting level in the lift is bright.

The lift does not have Braille markings.

The lift does not have tactile markings.

Adapted Toilet (Ground Floor Toilets)

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There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location of and access to adapted toilets

The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.

The adapted toilet is 25m (27yd) from the accessible entrance.

The adapted toilet is located between the theatre and main hall.

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 locking handle.

The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 149cm x 210cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 10in).

There is a lateral transfer space.

As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.

The lateral transfer space is 76cm (2ft 5in).

The tap type is lever.

There is not a functional emergency alarm available.

Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.

There is a coat hook.

The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.

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.

The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).

There is a hand dryer.

The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.

The hand dryer is 105cm (3ft 5in) high.

There is a towel dispenser.

The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.

The towel dispenser is 124cm (4ft ) high.

There is a toilet roll holder.

The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.

There is a sink.

The sink is placed higher than 74cm.

The sink is 77cm (2ft 6in) high.

Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets

The contrast between the walls and floor is good.

Lighting levels are bright.

Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.

There is also an adapted toilet next to the lift, which has baby changing facilities.

Adapted Toilet (First Floor Toilets)

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There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location of and access to adapted toilets

The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.

The adapted toilet is 28m (30yd) from the accessible entrance.

The adapted toilet is located opposite the stairs.

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 locking handle.

The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 150cm x 204cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 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 76cm (2ft 5in).

The tap type is lever.

There is not a functional emergency alarm available.

Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.

There is a coat hook.

The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.

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 towel dispenser.

The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.

The towel dispenser is 138cm (4ft 6in) high.

There is a toilet roll holder.

The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.

There is a sink.

The sink is placed higher than 74cm.

The sink is 75cm (2ft 5in) high.

Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets

The contrast between the walls and floor is good.

Lighting levels are bright.

Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.

There is an easy ramp leading from the corridor to this adapted toilet.

Standard Toilet (Ground Floor Toilets)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

The female toilets are located next to the lift.

The female toilets are 14m (15yd) from the accessible 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 next to the lift.

The male toilets are 13m (14yd) from the accessible entrance.

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 standard toilet.

There is also an adapted toilet next to the lift, which has baby changing facilities.

Restaurant / Bar

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Full table service is not available.

Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.

Food or drinks can be brought to the table.

No tables are permanently fixed.

No chairs are permanently fixed.

The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 72cm (2ft 4in).

There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

Menus are not available in Braille.

Menus are not available in large print.

Menus are clearly written.

Menus are presented in contrasting colours.

The type of food served here is lunches and snacks.

Theatre / Opera House

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There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.

Designated seating is located the front of the auditorium.

Wheelchairs are left with the patron.

This venue does not provide audio described performances.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The hearing system is a fixed loop.

Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

There is not a wheelchair to borrow.

Concessions are available.

Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.

The adapted toilet is 12m from the foyer.

The adapted toilet is 20m from the auditorium.

Additional Information

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Staff do not receive disability awareness training.

Documents are available in Braille.

Documents are available in large print.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.

A raised or tactile plan of the building is not available on request.

There is not an open fireplace.

Plastic cups are available.

Plastic cutlery is available.

Drinking straws are available on request.

There is not a soft play area for children.

The photograph shows the art workshop.

Comments

The opening times may vary, depending on events organised. Please contact the venue on 020 7364 7900 for more details.