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Disabled Access Guide for Christie Park Primary School
Middleton Street
Alexandria
West Dunbartonshire
G83 0DF
Tel: 01389 753699
Email: schooloffice@christie.w-dunbarton.sch.uk
Web: http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk
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Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Alexandria.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Alexandria.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
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 3.7m x 4.6m (12ft 1in x 15ft 1in).
The nearest designated bay is 25m (27yd) from the acessible 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 uneven surfaces.
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.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located to the side of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (Accessible Entrance)
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.
The ramp has a handrail on both sides.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The intercom is not in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 3 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
Inside Access
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
Library
This library does not house a regular supply of books in Braille.
This library does not house a regular supply of books in large print.
This library does house a regular supply of books on tape or disc.
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 available for computer users.
Other Floors
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 services on the floors which are not accessible are additional class rooms and the main office.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is no additional signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 4m (13ft 1in) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located to the left as you enter.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
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 twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 148cm x 160cm (4ft 10in x 5ft 2in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 135cm (4ft 5in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
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 is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located to the left as you enter.
The female and male toilets are 4m (13ft 1in) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
There are additional standard toilets within the venue.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested 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.
This service can be requested.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
