Disabled Access Guide for Hullbridge Library

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The venue is situated within the centre of the town.

This venue is situated in Hockley.

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

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Battlesbridge.

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 back of the venue.

The car park type is open air/surface.

There is 1 designated parking bay within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.6m x 4.7m (11ft 9in x 15ft 5in).

The nearest designated bay is 35m (38yd) from the main entrance.

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 dropped kerbs.

The car park surface is tarmac.

There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.

The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.

The patron does not have to cross a road.

The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

There is removable post at the entrance to the car park.

This is removed when the library is open.

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.

There is level access to the service.

The main doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

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

There are electronic barriers located just beyond the entrance and they are 100cm wide.

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

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is medium height.

The desk does not have a lowered section.

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 a self service desk 5m from the main entrance with a screen height of between 110cm and 140cm.

The photographs show the enquiry desk and self service desk respectively.

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 bright.

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 to 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 not available for computer users.

A large rollerball mouse is available for computer users.

A height adjustable table is not available for computer users.

Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes Zoom Text and Jaws software.

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

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are not available.

Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.

Children are welcomed at the venue.

Audio version of library welcome guide available on request.