Disabled Access Guide for Learning Resource Centre - King′s Lynn Campus

The Learning Resource Centre is located on the 1st floor of the Tower Block.

The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.

This venue is situated in King's Lynn.

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

The nearest mainline Railway Station is King's Lynn.

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.

Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.

There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.2m x 4.3m (10ft 5in x 14ft 1in).

The nearest designated bay is 11m (12yd) from the main entrance.

The furthest designated bay is 14m (15yd) 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.

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.

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 180cm (5ft 10in) wide.

There is an identical entrance located on the other side of the block.

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 moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

The floors which are accessible by stairs are G to 8.

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.

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located in the foyer area.

The lift is a standard lift.

The floors which are accessible by this lift are G to 8.

The lift is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.

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

The dimensions of the lift are 1.4m x 1.8m (4ft 7in x 5ft 10in).

The clear door width is 90cm.

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 controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.

The lighting level in the lift is bright.

The lift does not have Braille markings.

The lift does have tactile markings.

There is another lift available at this location which doesn't stop on the 1st or 2nd floors.

There is another identical set of lifts on the other side of the block inside the alternative entrance.

This information is for the entrance located on the 1st floor of the Tower Block.

There is level access to the service.

Level access is via lift.

The main doors open away from you (push).

The doors are single width.

The doors are light.

The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.

There are separate entry and exit doors into the centre.

The reception desk is 2m (6ft 6in) from the centre 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.

The exit from the centre has security barriers, 90cm in width.

There is level access to the service.

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.

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.

Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes Windows XP Narrator.

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

The nearest adapted toilet is located on the ground floor of the Tower Block.

Please see the separate guide for access information.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets

The female and male toilets are located to the left as you enter the centre.

The female and male toilets are 20m (22yd) from the centre entrance.

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

Lighting levels are bright.

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.

This service can be requested.

Staff are Text Relay aware.