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Disabled Access Guide for Idea Store Chrisp Street
1 Vesey Path
East India Dock Road
Poplar
London
E14 6BT
Tel: 020 7364 1506
Fax: 020 7364 1303
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.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
On street Blue Badge parking is located on Kerbey Street.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The door opening is 193cm (6ft 3in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 12m (13yd) 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 fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
The ground floor is the Children's Library.
The first floor is the library.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.4m x 1.5m (4ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does have an audible announcer.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
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.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
A key is required for the adapted toilet.
The key is a radar key.
The key can be obtained from any member of staff.
The door opens by sliding.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 183cm x 220cm (6ft x 7ft 2in).
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
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 are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
There is 14m to a level access baby change facility on the ground floor.
Additional Information
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.
