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Disabled Access Guide for Kilpatrick Secondary School
Mountblow Road
Clydebank
West Dunbartonshire
G81 4SW
Tel: 01389 872 171
Email: schooloffice@kilpatrick.w-dunbarton.sch.uk
Web: http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk
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Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Clydebank.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Kilpatrick.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There is 1 designated parking bay within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.5m x 4.2m (11ft 5in x 13ft 9in).
The nearest designated bay is 50m (55yd) 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 uneven surfaces.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Swimming Pool Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 134cm (4ft 4in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Swimming Pool Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the left of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 150cm (4ft 11in).
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The intercom is in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).
Inside Access
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is located in the main hall.
Restaurant / Bar
The following information is for the cafe.
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 69cm (2ft 3in) cm.
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 69cm (2ft 3in) cm.
Menus are wall only.
Picture menus are available.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is varied hot and cold meals.
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.
The library does have computers with accessible software.
Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
A large text keyboard is available for computer users.
A large rollerball mouse is available for computer users.
A height adjustable table is available for computer users.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on the right side going up.
There is a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located to the right as you enter.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 25m (27yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.88m x 1.2m (2ft 10in x 3ft 11in).
The clear door width is 80cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
Swimming Pool
There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
There is a wet side chair available.
There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
The hoist is hydraulic.
There are steps into the swimming pool.
The handrail is on the left, going up.
There are 5 steps.
There is not a ladder type entrance into the water.
Adapted Toilet (Female)
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 25m (27yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located to the left as you enter.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 94cm (3ft 1in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 166cm x 308cm (5ft 5in x 10ft 1in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 64cm (2ft 1in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
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 the right.
There is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 102cm (3ft 4in) high.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 79cm (2ft 7in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is an identical adapted toilet for the boys.
Standard Toilet
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located to the right as you enter.
The female and male toilets are 25m (27yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
There are additional standard toilets within the venue.
Adapted Changing Room
There are adapted changing rooms available.
The adapted changing rooms are located to the left as you enter.
The adapted changing room is 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted changing room is 25m (27yd) from the reception desk.
The dimensions of the adapted changing room are 300cm x 350cm (9ft 10in x 11ft 5in).
There is a wheel in shower.
There are handrails.
There is a changing table.
Other facilities available are an adapted toilet and an emergency alarm.
There is level access to the adapted changing rooms.
Standard Changing Room (Female Changing Room)
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located to the left as you enter.
The standard changing room is 5m (16ft 4in) from the swimming pool entrance.
The standard changing room is 4m (13ft 1in) from the swimming pool.
There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Changing Room (Male Changing Room)
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located to the right as you enter.
The standard changing room is 5m (16ft 4in) from the swimming pool entrance.
The standard changing room is 4m (13ft 1in) from the swimming pool.
There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents are available in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is generally on duty.
Staff are trained to BSL level 3.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
