Disabled Access Guide for Harpenden Library

The venue is situated within the centre of the town.

This venue is situated in Harpenden.

The venue is on a road with a steep gradient.

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Harpenden.

There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

This venue does not have its own car park.

There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).

On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.

The dimensions of the on street marked Blue Badge parking bays are 2.05m x 7.3m (6ft 8in x 23ft 11in).

On street Blue Badge parking is located in Vaughan Road.

Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are available.

Standard marked parking bays are located in Vaughan Road.

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 124cm (4ft ) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open (no doors).

The door opening is 184cm (6ft ) wide.

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

The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.

The ramp or slope is easy.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

There are steps to access this area/service.

The steps are located in front of the entrance.

There are 1 steps to the area/service.

The steps are not clearly marked.

The steps are shallow.

The steps do not have handrails.

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

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is medium height.

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 not a 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.

Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at 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 1-14 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 SuperNova.

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

There are 7 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 not a landing.

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located to the left after you enter the building.

The lift is a stair lift.

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

The platform lift accesses a small level change.

The lift is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.

Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.

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

There are no adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are not available.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

Staff do not 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 cannot be requested.

Staff are Text Relay aware.

Children are welcomed at the venue.

There is a soft play area for children.