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Disabled Access Guide for K2 Crawley Leisure Centre

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Address:
Brighton Road
Pease Pottage Hill
Crawley
West Sussex
RH11 9BQ

Tel: 01293 585300

Email: enquiries@k2crawley.com

Web: http://www.k2crawley.com

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Opening Times

DayOpening Times
Monday06:00 - 23:00
Tuesday06:00 - 23:00
Wednesday06:00 - 23:00
Thursday06:00 - 23:00
Friday06:00 - 23:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday08:00 - 20:00

Location

The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.

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

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Crawley.

Parking

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This venue does have its own car park.

There are 17 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.2m x 4.6m (10ft 5in x 15ft 1in).

The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd) from the main accessible entrance.

The car park surface is tarmac.

The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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There is level access to the service.

The main doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 240cm (7ft 10in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 240cm (7ft 10in) wide.

Reception

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The reception desk is 10m (11yd) from the front 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

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There is level access to the service.

The lighting levels are bright.

Other Floors

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

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The lighting level is bright.

The steps are clearly marked.

The steps are medium height.

The steps do have handrails.

The steps have a handrail on both sides.

There is a landing.

Lift

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There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located in the centre walkway.

The lift is a standard lift.

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

The lift is 35m (38yd) from the accessible entrance.

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

The dimensions of the lift are 1.1m x 1.4m (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).

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.

Adapted Toilet

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There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location of and access to adapted toilets

The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.

The adapted toilet is 70m (76yd) from the accessible entrance.

The adapted toilet is located in the ladies & gents changing rooms.

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 the main reception.

The door opens outwards.

The door is locked by a twist lock.

The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 180cm x 210cm (5ft 10in x 6ft 10in).

There is a lateral transfer space.

As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.

The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).

The tap type is lever.

There is a functional emergency alarm available.

Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.

There is not a coat hook.

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.

The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 5in).

There is a hand dryer.

The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.

There is not a towel dispenser.

There is a toilet roll holder.

The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm.

The toilet roll holder is 120cm (3ft 11in) high.

There is a sink.

The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.

Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets

The contrast between the walls and floor is good.

Lighting levels are bright.

Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.

There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.

Standard Toilet

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

The female toilets are located in the ladies changing rooms.

The female toilets are 90m (98yd) from the accessible entrance.

Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.

Lighting levels are bright.

Access to Standard Male Toilets

The male toilets are located in the gents changing rooms.

The male toilets are 70m (76yd) from the accessible entrance.

Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.

Lighting levels are bright.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.

Restaurant / Bar (Cafe)

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Once inside, there is level access to the service.

Full table service is not available.

Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.

Food or drinks can be brought to the table.

There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

No tables are permanently fixed.

No chairs are permanently fixed.

The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 73cm (2ft 4in) cm.

Menus are .

Menus are not available in large print.

Menus are clearly written.

Menus are presented in contrasting colours.

The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks.

Swimming Pool

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There is not a ramped entrance into the water.

There is not a wet side chair available.

There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.

The hoist is manual.

There are steps into the swimming pool.

There is a handrail on both sides of the steps.

There are 5 steps.

There is a ladder type entrance into the water.

A RADAR key is required for the adapted changing rooms.

The key can be obtained at the main reception and the Health & Fitness reception.

The fitness suite has Inclusive Fitness Initiative accredited equipment.

Adapted Changing Room

There are adapted changing rooms available.

The adapted changing rooms are located in the changing rooms.

The adapted changing room is 42m (46yd) from the main entrance.

The adapted changing room is 7m (22ft 11in) from the swimming pool.

A RADAR key is required for the adapted changing rooms.

The key can be obtained at the main reception and the Health & Fitness reception.

The fitness suite has Inclusive Fitness Initiative accredited equipment.

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 cannot be requested.

Plastic cups are available.

Plastic cutlery is available.

Drinking straws are available on request.

There are spectator points for wheelchair users in the pool balcony and overlooking the athletics track.

The track has a contrasting edge and wheelchair anchor points for discus, shot and hammer.

Several gymnastics coaches at the centre are trained to coach disabled people.