Disabled Access Guide for Chipping Ongar Library

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The venue is situated within the centre of the town.

This venue is situated in Chipping Ongar.

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

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Brentwood.

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

This venue does have its own car park.

Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.

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 is 1 designated parking bay within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 2.45m x 7.2m (8ft x 23ft 7in).

The nearest designated bay is 9m (29ft 6in) 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.

There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.

The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.

The patron does not have to cross a road.

The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.

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

There is a designated drop off point.

The drop off point is located in the car park.

There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.

There is tactile paving on the dropped kerb.

There is a additional car park in front of the library which is pay and display. This has three designated parking bays available.

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 112cm (3ft 8in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 112cm (3ft 8in) 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.

There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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 medium.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

There is a lowered self section available.

The reception desk is 9m (29ft 6in) 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 trained to use the hearing system.

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 1-14 days to process an order.

The library does have computers with accessible software.

Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.

A large text keyboard is not available for computer users.

A large rollerball mouse is not available for computer users.

A height adjustable table is not available for computer users.

Other computer auxiliary aids include height adjustable chairs.

Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes zoom text.

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

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are not available.

Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.

Documents can be requested in Braille.

Documents are available in large print.

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

This service cannot be requested.

Staff are Text Relay aware.

Children are welcomed at the venue.

There is a soft play area for children.

Audio version of library welcome guide available on request.