Disabled Access Guide for Eastleigh Library

Related link Swan Centre.

Eastleigh Library is located on the first floor of the Swan Centre.

The venue is situated within the centre of the town.

This venue is situated in Eastleigh.

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

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Eastleigh.

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

This venue does not have its own car park.

There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).

The name of the car park is the Swan Centre.

The car park is located on Wells Place.

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 Blenheim Road.

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 178cm (5ft 10in) 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.

The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The steps are clearly marked.

The steps are medium height.

The steps do have handrails.

The steps have a handrail on both sides.

There is a landing.

Escalators can be used to access other floors.

The floors which are accessible by escalator are Leisure Area-G.

The escalator steps are clearly marked.

The head and foot of the escalators are clearly marked.

The lighting level is medium.

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located in the middle of the centre.

The lift is a standard lift.

The floors which are accessible by this lift are Leisure Area-G-1-2.

The lift is 38m (41yd) from the Blenheim Road entrance.

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

The dimensions of the lift are 1.75m x 2.05m (5ft 8in x 6ft 8in).

The clear door width is 108cm.

There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.

There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.

The lift does have a visual floor indicator.

The lift does not have an audible announcer.

The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.

The lighting level in the lift is medium.

The lift does have Braille markings.

The lift does have tactile markings.

This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the Swan Centre.

There is level access to the service.

Level access is via lift.

The main doors open both ways.

The doors are double width.

The doors are permanently held open.

The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.

The reception desk is 10m (11yd) from the main 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 medium.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The hearing system is a fixed loop.

Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

There is level access to the service.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The system is a fixed loop.

Staff are trained to use the 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.

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 7-14 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 available for computer users.

A large rollerball mouse is not available for computer users.

A height adjustable table is available for computer users.

Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes Dolphin and Supernova.

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.

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

This service can be requested.

Staff are Text Relay aware.