Disabled Access Guide for Brighouse Library

The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.

This venue is situated in Brighouse.

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

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Brighouse.

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.

There is 1 designated parking bay within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.65m x 4.8m (11ft 11in x 15ft 8in).

The nearest designated bay is 17m (18yd) from the accessible 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 not a designated drop off point.

This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building.

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open away from you (push).

The doors are double width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 118cm (3ft 10in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open towards you (pull).

The doors are double width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in) wide.

There are steps to access this area/service.

The steps are located in front of the entrance.

There are 4 steps to the area/service.

The lighting levels at the steps are medium.

The steps are not clearly marked.

The steps are deep.

The steps do not have handrails.

This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building.

There is not level access to the service.

The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.

The intercom is in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.

The main doors open away from you (push).

The doors are single width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in) 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 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 110cm (3ft 7in).

The reception desk is 14m (15yd) from the accessible entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is high.

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 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.

The lighting levels are medium.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

The scooter can be used throughout the venue.

Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The lighting level is medium.

The steps are clearly marked.

The steps are medium height.

The steps do have handrails.

The steps have a handrail on the left side going up.

There is a landing.

The lift is located opposite the accessible entrance.

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

The lift is 4m (13ft 1in) from the accessible entrance.

The dimensions of the lift are 1.08m x 1.4m (3ft 6in x 4ft 7in).

The clear door width is 90cm.

There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.

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 controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.

The lighting level in the lift is medium.

The lift does not have Braille markings.

The lift does have tactile markings.

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

Location of and access to adapted toilets

Features and dimensions of adapted toilets

Position of fixtures in adapted toilets

Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

The female toilets are located to the right of reception as you enter.

The female toilets are 18m (20yd) from the accessible entrance.

Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.

Lighting levels are medium.

Access to Standard Male Toilets

The male toilets are located between the ground and first floor.

The male toilets are 22m (24yd) from the accessible entrance.

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

Lighting levels are medium.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are located within the venue.

The baby change facilities are located to the rear of reception as you enter.

The height of the baby change table once extended is 79cm (2ft 7in).

Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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 3 days to process an order.

The library does have computers with accessible software.

Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.

Staff do receive disability awareness training.

Documents can be requested in Braille.

Documents can be requested in large print.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

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

This service can be requested.

Staff are Text Relay aware.

Children are welcomed at the venue.