Disabled Access Guide for Friary Learning Centre

Services/facilities within the building include : 12 Subject Zones and open access computer areas.

The Learning Centre is located next to the Abbey Building, and is accessed via the Abbey Building Friary Learning Centre entrance.

The venue is situated within the centre of the city.

This venue is situated in Lincoln.

The venue is on a road with a steep gradient.

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Lincoln Central.

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 at the front of the venue.

The car park surface is tarmac.

There is not a designated drop off point.

Due to building work at the campus, the car park at the front of this building is currently not in use.

There are further car parks available throughout the campus.

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 230cm (7ft 6in) wide.

This entrance gives access to the Friary Learning Centre entrance and the Access to the Higher Education Suite on the ground floor of the building.

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.

This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the Abbey Building.

There is level access to the service.

The main doors open automatically.

The doors are single width.

The door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open automatically.

The doors are single width.

The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.

These doors can be made double width manually.

There are security barriers within this entrance

97cm in width.

The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the learning centre entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is high.

The desk has 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.

The lighting levels are medium.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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.

There is an ordering service.

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 available for computer users.

A height adjustable table is available for computer users.

Other computer auxiliary aids include large monitors and split screen CCTV.

Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes Braille embosser and talking scanner.

The library offers a Reservation and Inter-Library Loan Service.

Height adjustable tables and a large rollerball mouse is available on all floors.

A low level photocopier is available within the Learning Centre.

There is a specialist software area for the 1st floor for the visually impaired.

Photograph 2 shows the self service issue machine, which is located on the ground floor next to reception.

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

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 both sides.

There is a landing.

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located to the right of the staircase as you face it.

The lift is a standard lift.

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

The lift is 19m (21yd) from the learning centre entrance.

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

The dimensions of the lift are 1.06m x 1.34m (3ft 5in x 4ft 4in).

The clear door width is 80cm.

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 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.

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

The door leading into this toilet is a push pad operated automatic door.

There is also an adapted toilet located on the 1st floor, sown in photograph 2. This is accessed by a manual door and has a functional alarm.

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 building.

The female and male toilets are 2m (6ft 6in) from the learning centre entrance.

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

Lighting levels are medium.

The doors to access these standard toilet are push pad operated and open away from you.

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 not Text Relay aware.

Each floor of the learning centre has a Kitmobile.

It contains items to assist students with their studies, these include: Pencil grips, magnifying sheets, hand held magnifiers, talking calculators, tracker ball mouse, ergonomic mouse and a wrist rest.

An iPod self-guided tour of the centre is available.