Disabled Access Guide for Couper Institute Library and Learning Centre

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 Cathcart.

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.

The photograph shows the street outside the venue.

This information is for the entrance located on Clarkston Road.

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open away from you (push).

The doors are double width.

The doors are permanently held open.

The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open both ways.

The doors are single width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 70cm (2ft 3in) wide.

There are steps to access this area/service.

There are 15+ steps to the area/service.

The steps are clearly marked.

The steps are medium.

The steps do have handrails.

The handrails are on both sides.

This information is for the entrance located on Clarkston Road.

There is not level access to the service.

The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.

The main doors open away from you (push).

The doors are double width.

The doors are permanently held open.

The door opening is 135cm (4ft 5in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 72cm (2ft 4in) wide.

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

The ramp or slope is located leading from the pavement to the entrance.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

The width of the ramp or slope is 114cm (3ft 8in).

There are steps to access this area/service.

There are 5 steps to the area/service.

The lighting levels at the steps are bright.

The steps are not clearly marked.

The steps are medium.

The steps do have handrails.

The handrails are on both sides.

The ramp overcomes the steps.

The ramp has handrails on both sides.

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located on the right inside the accessible entrance.

The lift is a platform lift.

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

The lift is 3m (9ft 10in) from the accessible entrance.

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

The dimensions of the lift are 1.12m x 1.43m (3ft 8in x 4ft 8in).

The clear door width is 98cm.

There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.

There is not 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 bright.

The lift does not have Braille markings.

The lift does have tactile markings.

The reception desk is 10m (11yd) from the accessible entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is medium height.

The desk does not have a lowered section.

Lighting levels are bright.

There is level access to the service.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

This venue does play background music.

The lighting levels are bright.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

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 2-21 days to process an order.

The library does have computers with accessible software.

Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.

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 Unisex Toilets

The unisex toilet is located opposite the lift.

The unisex toilets are 4m (13ft 1in) from the accessible entrance.

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

Lighting levels are medium.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.

It is necessary to request a key for the toilet at the counter.

Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.

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

Staff are not Text Relay aware.