Disabled Access Guide for Kilwinning Learning Centre

Related link Kilwinning Main Building.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This information is for the entrance located towards the rear of the building.

There is level access to the service.

The main doors open away from you (push).

The doors are double width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 174cm (5ft 8in) wide.

The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the learning centre entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is high.

The desk has a lowered section.

Lighting levels are bright.

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.

The lighting levels are bright.

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 not house a regular supply of books in large print.

This library does not house a regular supply of books on tape or disc.

There is an ordering service.

It takes approximately 21 days to process an order.

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 computer auxiliary aids include magnifiers.

The nearest toilet is located within the Kilwinning Main Building.

The nearest toilet is located within the Kilwinning Main Building.

Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.

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

Staff are Text Relay aware.