Disabled Access Guide for Fitness Suite

Services/facilities within the building include a fitness suite and a Sport Sciences classroom.

The fitness suite is located on the ground floor of E Block, and can also be accessed from the ground floor of B Block.

The fitness suite is open to all staff and students 15:00 - 18:00 Monday - Friday.

The venue is situated within the centre of the town.

This venue is situated in Worksop.

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

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Worksop.

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

This venue does have its own car park.

Parking is free for all users.

The car park is outside B Block.

The car park type is open air/surface.

There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4m x 4.5m (13ft 1in x 14ft 9in).

The nearest designated bay is 40m (44yd) from the E Block main entrance.

The furthest designated bay is 50m (55yd) from the E Block 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 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.

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 164cm (5ft 4in) wide.

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

The ramp or slope is located to the right of the building.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

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

The width of the ramp or slope is 142cm (4ft 7in).

There are steps to access this area/service.

The steps are located at the front of the building.

There are 2 steps to the area/service.

The lighting levels at the steps are medium.

The steps are clearly marked.

The steps are medium.

The steps do not have handrails.

The ramp overcomes the steps mentioned.

This information is for the entrance located to the left of the main entrance as you enter.

There is level access to the service.

The main doors open towards you (pull).

The doors are double width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 136cm (4ft 5in) wide.

A college swipe card is required to access the fitness suite.

The reception desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the fitness suite entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is low.

Lighting levels are medium.

There is level access to the service.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The system is infrared.

Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.

The lighting levels are medium.

Motorised scooters are allowed in some parts of the venue.

The scooter can be used in accessible areas of the venue.

Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

Photograph 1 shows the classroom, located on the far side of the fitness suite.

Access to fitness suite

There is level access to the fitness suite.

Fitness Suite (General)

Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.

A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.

There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.

There is level access to all of the equipment.

Equipment suitable for mobility impaired users includes the Radient upper body machine, arm cycle, resistance bands and free weights.

Staff are able to provide silent demonstrations during inductions for users with hearing impairments.

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

The ramp or slope is located at the rear of the building.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

The width of the ramp or slope is 138cm (4ft 6in).

There are standard changing rooms available.

The standard changing rooms are located just inside the fitness suite entrance.

The standard changing room is 1m (3ft 3in) from the fitness suite entrance.

The standard changing room is 6m (19ft 8in) from the fitness suite.

There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

Standard level access shower facilities are not available.

The showers are located in the standard changing rooms, and are accessed by a medium step.

There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location of and access to adapted toilets

Features and dimensions of adapted toilets

Position of fixtures in adapted toilets

Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets

There is a similar adapted toilet on the first floor. The lateral transfer space is on the same side.

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 your right as you enter the building.

The female and male toilets are 6m (19ft 8in) from the Block E main entrance.

Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.

Lighting levels are bright.

These details are for the standard female toilets. The standard male toilets are in the same location and similar in their layout.

Staff do receive disability awareness training.

Documents can be requested in Braille.

Documents can be requested 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 Text Relay aware.