Disabled Access Guide for Gateway Conference Centre

The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.

This venue is situated in Liverpool.

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

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Lime Street.

This venue does have its own car park.

The car park is at the front of the venue.

The car park type is open air/surface.

There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 2.5m x 4.8m (8ft 2in x 15ft 8in).

The nearest designated bay is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main accessible entrance.

The car park surface is tarmac.

The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

This car park is for the use off staff only, designated bays are available.

This venue does have its own car park.

The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.

The patron does not have to cross a road.

The car park is 6m from the venue's entrance.

The convenient dropoff point is located in the car park

The car park is for the use of Blue Badge holders only.

The car park is accessed via Wilde Street.

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open automatically.

The door opening is 170cm (5ft 6in) wide.

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

The ramp or slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.

The ramp or slope is easy.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

The width of the ramp or slope is 300cm (9ft 10in).

The paved surface in front of the entrance is uneven in places.

There is a 2cm threshold at this entrance.

There is not level access to the service.

The intercom is in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.

The main doors open towards you (pull).

The doors are single width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.

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

The ramp or slope is located between the designated bays and the entrance.

The ramp or slope is easy.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) from the front entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is low.

Lighting levels are bright.

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 infrared.

Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.

This venue does not play background music.

The lighting levels are bright.

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

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The lighting level is bright.

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 in the reception foyer.

The lift is a standard lift.

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

The lift is 7m (22ft 11in) from the accessible entrance.

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

The dimensions of the lift are 1.15m x 1.36m (3ft 9in x 4ft 5in).

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 lighting level in the lift is bright.

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

Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.

There is a separate toilet which has been designed for the use of small children.

There are additional adapted and standard toilets on the 1st floor.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

The female toilets are located to the rear of reception.

The female toilets are 13m (14yd) from the accessible entrance.

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

Lighting levels are bright.

Access to Standard Male Toilets

The male toilets are located to the rear of reception.

The male toilets are 13m (14yd) from the accessible entrance.

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

Lighting levels are bright.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are located within the standard toilet.

The baby change facilities are located in both Ladies and Gents toilets..

There is a separate toilet which has been designed for the use of small children.

There are additional adapted and standard toilets on the 1st floor.

Staff do receive disability awareness training.

Documents can be requested in Braille.

Documents can be requested in large print.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

There is braille and tactile signage throughout the venue.

The photograph shows a meeting room.

The photograph shows the easy ramp immediately beyond the main entrance.