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Disabled Access Guide for Idea Store Bow
1 Gladstone Place
Roman Road
Bow
London
E3 5ES
Tel: 020 7364 4332
Email: ideastore@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Web: http://www.ideastore.co.uk
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The door opening is 123cm (4ft ) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 15m (16yd) from the main 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 portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
Restaurant / Bar
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks, sandwiches etc.
Library
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.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 168cm x 196cm (5ft 6in x 6ft 5in).
Position of fixtures in accessible toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
