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Disabled Access Guide for The Library and Real Learning Centre
The Bridge
1000 Westerhouse Road
EasterHouse
Glasgow
G34 9JW
Tel: 0141 276 9696
Fax: 0141 276 9660
Email: lil@csglasgow.org
Web: http://www.csglasgow.org
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Glasgow.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Easterhouse.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The Library and Real Learning Centre are located on the ground floor at the rear of The Bridge.
Parking (Front of the Building)
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 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3m x 4m (9ft 10in x 13ft 1in).
The nearest designated bay is 37m (40yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 41m (45yd) 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.
The details here are for the 6 designated bays at the front of the building, on Bogbain Road.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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 197cm (6ft 5in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 102cm (3ft 4in) wide.
The automatic doors open towards you.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
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.
The ramp has a handrail on the left hand side going up.
Parking (Main Car Park)
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the back 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 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 5m x 3.5m (16ft 4in x 11ft 5in).
The nearest designated bay is 31m (34yd) from the car park entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 49m (53yd) from the car park 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 not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Car Park Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading up from the car park to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located to the left of the entrance as you face it.
There are 6 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
Level Change (Inside Access)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located opposite the main entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The ramp leads down from the main entrance to the car park entrance and the top of the library area. From there, there are further moderate ramps leading down to the front of the auditorium.
There is another ramp leading up from the top of the library to the link to the 1st floor of the Easterhouse Campus Building and The Den office space.
Outside Access (Library Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the side 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 136cm (4ft 5in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The doors are .
The door opening is 135cm (4ft 5in) wide.
The automatic doors open towards you.
Level Change (Library Entrance)
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 ramp has handrails on both sides.
Reception (Issue Desk)
The reception desk is 11m (12yd) from the Library entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Level Change (Inside Access)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on the far side of the library area.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located on the near side of the library area.
There are 3 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on the left going up.
Each section of the library is located on a different level, which are accessed by the moderate ramp. There are sets of 3 steps between these separate levels.
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.
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 large screens.
Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes reading pens.
The assistive software includes Jaws, Zoom Test and Text Help, which is available on all terminals in the college.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are not 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
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located to the right of the library entrance as you enter.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 14m (15yd) from the Library entrance.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.95m x 1.33m (3ft 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 have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are not within reach for a wheelchair user.
The controls are higher than 110 cm
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 41m (45yd) from the Library entrance.
The adapted toilet is located down the ramp on the far side of the library, outside the entrance to the auditorium.
There is not level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 119cm x 200cm (3ft 10in x 6ft 6in).
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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
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 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 130cm (4ft 3in) high.
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 104cm (3ft 4in) 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 poor.
The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
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 medium.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located outside the entrance to the auditorium.
The female and male toilets are 37m (40yd) from the Library entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located in the adapted toilet.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 92cm (3ft ).
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the baby change facility.
Level Change (Toilet)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on the far side of the library.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
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.
The photograph shows the link to the Easterhouse Campus Building, on the right hand side of the library from the main entrance.
Access is via double, heavy doors, 130 cm wide, which open away from you.
There is also a link to the campus building at the rear of the Real Learning Centre, via a single, heavy door, 86 cm wide, which opens away from you.
