Disabled Access Guide for The Bridge

Related link The Platform.

Related link Easterhouse Pool at the Bridge.

The Bridge cultural campus houses Platform - An arts centre with a 210 seat auditorium, recording studio, arts & crafts room.

The Bridge also contains a Library at the Bridge (including a Real Learning Centre), John Wheatley College, Easterhouse Pool at the Bridge and the Bridge Cafe.

The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.

This venue is situated in Glasgow.

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

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Easterhouse.

There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

This venue does have its own car park.

The car park is at the front 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 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.3m x 4.6m (10ft 9in x 15ft 1in).

The nearest designated bay is 40m (44yd) 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.

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.

There are 4 additional parking bays for Blue Badge holders in Bogban Road.

This information is for the entrance located in the car park.

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open automatically.

The doors are single width.

The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.

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

The ramp or slope is located between the car park and the entrance.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

There are steps to access this area/service.

There are 5 steps to the area/service.

The steps are not clearly marked.

The steps are medium.

The steps do have handrails.

The handrails are on both sides.

The moderate ramp overcomes the steps.

There is a moderate ramp between this entrance (width 390cm) and the 1st floor.

This information is for the entrance located on Bogbain Road.

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 200cm (6ft 6in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 200cm (6ft 6in) wide.

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.

This entrance gives level access to the 1st floor.

This information is for the entrance located on Wardie Road.

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.

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.

This entrance gives access to the Auditorium, Library and Learning Centre on the ground floor.

There is a 3cm threshold at this entrance.

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 a hearing assistance system.

The hearing system is a fixed loop.

Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

The reception desk is 5m (16ft 4in) from the front 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 not 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 bright.

The Library is situated over 5 split levels between the ground and 1st floors.

Access to each level is via an extended moderate ramp which runs between the floors.

Alternative access is via 5 sets of 3 medium, clearly marked, steps with handrails on the left.

There is a moderate ramp (width 290cm) for access to the Auditorium.

The photograph shows the split levels in the Library.

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

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The lighting level is bright.

The steps are not clearly marked.

The steps are medium height.

The steps do have handrails.

The steps have a handrail on both sides.

There is a landing.

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located adjacent to the Wardie Road entrance.

The lift is a standard lift.

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

The lift is 12m (13yd) from the accessible entrance.

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

The dimensions of the lift are 1.4m x 1.05m (4ft 7in x 3ft 5in).

There is 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 lighting level in the lift is bright.

The lift does have Braille markings.

The lift does have tactile markings.

Once inside, there is level access to the service.

Full table service is not available.

Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.

Food or drinks can be brought to the table.

There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

No tables are permanently fixed.

No chairs are permanently fixed.

The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 73cm (2ft 4in).

Menus are hand held.

Menus are clearly written.

Menus are presented in contrasting colours.

The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks and beverages.

The Bridge Café is situated on the 1st floor.

Level access is via the front entrance.

It is necessary to request the table menu at the counter.

There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.

Designated seating is located the front of the auditorium.

Wheelchairs are left with the patron.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The hearing system is a fixed loop.

Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

A deposit is not required for the hearing system.

There is not a wheelchair to borrow.

Concessions are available.

Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.

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 not an ordering service.

There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.

There is a wet side chair available.

There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.

The hoist is manual.

There are steps into the swimming pool.

There is a handrail on both sides of the steps.

There are 6 steps.

There is not a ladder type entrance into the water.

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

Location of and access to accessible toilets

Features and dimensions of accessible toilets

Position of fixtures in accessible toilets

Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets

Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.

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

Location of and access to accessible toilets

Features and dimensions of accessible toilets

Position of fixtures in accessible toilets

Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets

Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.

There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.

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

Location of and access to accessible toilets

Features and dimensions of accessible toilets

Position of fixtures in accessible toilets

Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets

Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.

Accessible shower facilities are available.

The showers are located within the changing area.

There is an adjustable shower head.

There are handrails.

There is a flip down seat.

The height of the seat is 45cm (1ft 5in).

There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

The female toilets are located on the ground floor adjacent to the auditorium.

The female toilets are 40m (44yd) from the accessible entrance.

Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.

Lighting levels are bright.

Access to Standard Male Toilets

The male toilets are located on the ground floor adjacent to the auditorium.

The male toilets are 45m (49yd) from the accessible entrance.

Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.

Lighting levels are bright.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

The female toilets are located in the Bridge Café.

The female toilets are 22m (24yd) 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 in the Bridge Café.

The male toilets are 22m (24yd) 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.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

The female toilets are located in the communal changing area.

The female toilets are 40m (44yd) 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 in the communal changing area.

The male toilets are 40m (44yd) 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.

Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.

Documents can be requested in Braille.

Documents can be requested in large print.

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

This service can be requested.

Plastic cups are available.

Plastic cutlery is available.

Drinking straws are available on request.

Adapted IT facilities are available in the Learning Centre.