Disabled Access Guide for Local Studies & Archives

This venue does not have its own car park.

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open (no doors).

The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.

There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located in front of the main entrance.

The ramp or slope is easy.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

The width of the ramp or slope is 178cm (5ft 10in).

The reception desk is 5m (16ft 4in) from the front entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is medium height.

Lighting levels are bright.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

There is not level access to the service.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

The lighting levels are low.

There are steps to access this area/service.

There are 15+ steps to the area/service.

The lighting levels at the steps are bright.

The steps are deep.

The steps do have handrails.

The handrails are on both sides.

The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The lighting level is bright.

The steps are deep.

The steps do have handrails.

The steps have a handrail on both sides.

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is a standard lift.

The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.

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

The dimensions of the lift are 0.72m x 0.87m (2ft 4in x 2ft 10in).

There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.

The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.

The lift does not have an audible announcer.

The lighting level in the lift is low.

The lift does not have Braille markings.

The lift does not have tactile markings.

The lift is too small for a wheelchair user with or without assistance however it is accessible for a mobility impaired walker.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

Lighting levels are low.

Access to Standard Male Toilets

Lighting levels are low.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.

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.

Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.