Disabled Access Guide for Laira Library

The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.

This venue is situated in Laira.

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

The venue is in a pedestrian area.

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Plymouth.

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

This venue does not have its own car park.

There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).

On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.

Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are available.

Standard marked parking bays are located in Old Laira Road.

There is not a designated drop off point.

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

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open away from you (push).

The doors are single width.

The doors are permanently held open.

The door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open towards you (pull).

The doors are double width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.

There are steps to access this area/service.

The steps are located in front of the entrance.

There are 2 steps to the area/service.

The steps are not clearly marked.

The steps are deep.

The steps do have handrails.

The handrails are on both sides.

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

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is medium height.

The desk has a lowered section.

Lighting levels are bright.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

There is level access to the service.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

This venue does not play background music.

The lighting levels are bright.

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.

It takes approximately 1-14 days to process an order.

The library does have computers with accessible software.

Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.

There are no adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are not available.

Staff do receive disability awareness training.

Documents can be requested in Braille.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

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

Staff are Text Relay aware.

Children are welcomed at the venue.

There is a soft play area for children.

The photograph shows the children's area.