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Disabled Access Guide for Crowthorne Library

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Address:
162 High Street
Crowthorne
Berkshire
RG45 7AT

Tel: 01344 776 431
Fax: 01344 778 552

Email: crowthorne.library@bracknell-forest.gov.uk

Web: http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/libraries

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Opening Times

DayOpening Times
Monday09:30 - 17:00
Tuesday09:30 - 17:00
Wednesday09:30 - 17:00
Thursday09:30 - 19:00
Friday09:30 - 17:00
Saturday09:30 - 16:00
SundayClosed

Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the area.

This venue is situated in Crowthorne.

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

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Crowthorne.

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

Parking

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This venue does have its own car park.

Parking is free for all users.

The car park is at the back 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 are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.1m x 4m (10ft 2in x 13ft 1in).

The nearest designated bay is 3m (9ft 10in) from the rear entrance.

The furthest designated bay is 6m (19ft 8in) from the rear 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 block paving.

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

The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.

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 (Main Entrance)

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

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 124cm (4ft ) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open automatically.

The doors are single width.

The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

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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.

Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

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This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the venue.

There is 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 82cm (2ft 8in) wide.

Reception

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The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the rear 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.

Inside Access

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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.

Library

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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 3-7 days to process an order.

The library does have computers with accessible software.

Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.

Adapted Toilet

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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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.

The adapted toilet is 8m (26ft 2in) from the rear entrance.

The adapted toilet is located behind the reception desk.

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 88cm (2ft 10in).

The door is light.

The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 205cm x 210cm (6ft 8in x 6ft 10in).

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 123cm (4ft ).

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.

It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).

Disposal facilities are 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 not 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 not a hand dryer.

There is a towel dispenser.

The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.

The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.

The towel dispenser is 130cm (4ft 3in) high.

There is not a toilet roll holder.

There is a sink.

The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.

The sink is placed higher than 74cm.

The sink is 80cm (2ft 7in) high.

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 not available.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

Additional Information

Staff do receive disability awareness training.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

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

This service cannot be requested.

Staff are not Text Relay aware.