Disabled Access Guide for Butts Wynd Building

Services/facilities within the building include IT Services and the Business Improvements Unit.

For access outside of these opening times, there is a swipe card activated door opposite the library.

The venue is situated within the centre of the town.

This venue is situated in St Andrews.

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

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Leuchars.

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

This venue does not have its own car park.

There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).

On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.

Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are not available.

There is not a designated drop off point.

This information is for the entrance located on Butts Wynd at the front of the venue.

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 170cm (5ft 6in) 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 142cm (4ft 7in) wide.

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

The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.

The ramp or slope is easy.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.

There is a slight stepped threshold at the entrance.

There is level access to the service.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

This venue does not play background music.

The lighting levels are varied.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of 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 right side going up.

There is a landing.

The services on the floors which are not accessible are IT services and offices.

There are no accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets

The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor, off the main corridor.

The female and male toilets are 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.

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

Lighting levels are medium.

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.

Staff are Text Relay aware.