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Glen Road Community Centre
Caragrat Avenue
Belfast
BT11 9HU
Tel: 02890 243250
Web: http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/communitycentres
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 16:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening times may vary.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Belfast.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The venue is in a pedestrian area.
Parking
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.
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.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on Caragrat Avenue.
There is not 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 180cm (5ft 10in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 180cm (5ft 10in) wide.
No Level Access (Main Entrance)
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 moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located in the car park.
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 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played in the main area.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
No Level Access (Inside Access and Toilets)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located just beyond reception.
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 130cm (4ft 3in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located just beyond reception.
There are 5 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 have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The ramp is used to bypass the steps.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located at the rear of the venue.
There is not level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the adapted toilet.
The key is not a radar key.
The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 140cm x 170cm (4ft 7in x 5ft 6in).
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 80cm (2ft 7in).
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 a functional emergency alarm available.
It is not a push button style of alarm.
Disposal facilities are not 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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
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 fair.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located at the rear of the venue.
The female toilets are 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located at the rear of the venue.
The male toilets are 17m (18yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents are not available in Braille.
Documents are not available in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
This venue is not part of a local or national disability initiative.
The photograph shows the main hall.
