Disabled Access Guide for Jaywick Library

The venue is situated within the centre of the town.

This venue is situated in Jaywick.

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

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Clacton-on-Sea.

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 front of the venue.

The car park type is open air/surface.

There are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.

The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.

The car park surface is tarmac.

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

There is level access to the service.

The main doors open towards you (pull).

The doors are single width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open away from you (push).

The doors are single width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 75cm (2ft 5in) wide.

The 2nd door is always held open.

The reception desk is 2m (6ft 6in) 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 medium.

There is not a hearing assistance 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.

The library does not have computers with accessible software.

Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.

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 not receive disability awareness / equality training.

Children are welcomed at the venue.

Audio version of library welcome guide available on request.