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Disabled Access Guide for Leytonstone Library
1st Floor
6 Church Lane
Leytonstone
London
E11 1HG
Tel: 020 8496 1190
Fax: 020 8496 1192
Email: wf.libs@walthamforest.gov.uk
Web: http://www.walthamforest.gov.uk
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:30 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00 - 16:00 |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the area.
This venue is situated in Leytonstone.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Leytonstone High Road.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest underground station is Leytonstone.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
The dimensions of the on street marked Blue Badge parking bays are 2.2m x 6m (7ft 2in x 19ft 8in).
On street Blue Badge parking is located immediately outside the venue.
Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are not available.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on Church Lane.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are light.
The door opening is 158cm (5ft 2in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located at the entrance.
There are 3 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on Church Lane.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.
The door is push pad operated.
Level Change (Accessible Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located inside 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 width of the ramp or slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).
Inside Access
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 varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is low.
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
The lift is located inside the accessible entrance.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 13m (14yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.25m x 1.34m (4ft 1in x 4ft 4in).
The clear door width is 90cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
There is no access to the lift from the main entrance.
Reception
The reception desk is 13m (14yd) from the lift.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.
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.
There is an ordering service.
It takes approximately 2-21 days to process an order.
The library does not have computers with accessible software.
Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.
Adapted Toilet
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 Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
There is tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 28m (30yd) from the lift.
The adapted toilet is located to the right as you face the reception desk.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
This is by lift.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the adapted toilet.
The key is not a radar key.
The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 104cm (3ft 4in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 128cm x 216cm (4ft 2in x 7ft 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 left.
The lateral transfer space is 81cm (2ft 7in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
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 not mirrors in the adapted toilet.
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 not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 125cm (4ft 1in) high.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
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 poor.
Lighting levels are bright.
The adapted toilet also serves as the female toilet.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located to the right as you face the reception desk.
The male toilets are 31m (34yd) from the the lift.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
This is by lift.
Lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
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.
This service can be requested.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
