Disabled Access Guide for Havant Library and Learning Centre

Related link Meridian Shopping Centre.

A three wheel walker is available to borrow.

The library is located on the first floor of the Meridian Shopping Centre.

The venue is situated within the centre of the town.

This venue is situated in Havant.

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

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Havant.

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

This venue does not have its own car park.

There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).

The name of the car park is Meridian Shopping Centre.

On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.

Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are not available.

There is not a designated drop off point.

This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the Meridian Centre.

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 180cm (5ft 10in) wide.

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.

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

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The steps are clearly marked.

The steps are deep.

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 straight ahead as you enter.

The lift is a standard lift.

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

The lift is 4m (13ft 1in) from the alternative entrance.

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

The dimensions of the lift are 1.08m x 1.36m (3ft 6in x 4ft 5in).

The clear door width is 76cm.

There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.

There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.

The lift does have a visual floor indicator.

The lift does not 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.

This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the Meridian Centre.

There is level access to the service.

Level access is via lift.

The main doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.

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

This venue does not play background music.

The lighting levels are medium.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of 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 7-14 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 Dolphin SuperNova.

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

The nearest facilities are located in the Meridian Centre.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are not available.

The nearest facilities are located in the Meridian Centre.

Staff do receive disability awareness training.

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.