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Disabled Access Guide for Kilwinning Hair and Beauty

Introduction

Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.

This venue is situated in the Kilwinning Campus.

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

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Kilwinning.

There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Parking

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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 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4.6m x 5.5m (15ft 1in x 18ft ).

The nearest designated bay is 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.

The furthest designated bay is 38m (41yd) 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 slopes/ramps.

The car park surface is tarmac.

There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.

The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.

The patron does have to cross a road.

The road is not generally busy.

The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 158cm (5ft 2in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 154cm (5ft ) wide.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

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There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance.

The ramp or slope is easy.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

Other Floors

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The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.

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 both sides.

There is a landing.

Lift

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There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located on the left of the lobby.

The lift is a standard lift.

The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.

The lift is 10m (11yd) from the main entrance.

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

The dimensions of the lift are 1.35m x 1.45m (4ft 5in x 4ft 9in).

The clear door width is 90cm.

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 have a visual floor indicator.

The lift does 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.

Outside Access (Hair and Beauty Entrance)

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This information is for the entrance located on the right hand side of the first floor.

There is level access to the service.

The main doors open towards you (pull).

The doors are double width.

The doors are permanently held open.

The door opening is 164cm (5ft 4in) 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 86cm (2ft 9in) wide.

Reception

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The reception desk is 2m (6ft 6in) from the hair and beauty entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is low.

Lighting levels are medium.

Inside Access

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There is level access to the service.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The system is a portable loop.

Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.

This venue does not play background music.

The lighting levels are varied.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

Adapted Toilet

The nearest toilet is located within the Kilwinning Main Building.

Standard Toilet

The nearest toilet is located within the Kilwinning Main Building.

Additional Information

Staff do receive disability awareness training.

Documents can be requested in Braille.

Documents can be requested in large print.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.

Staff are Text Relay aware.