Disabled Access Guide for Marshalswick Library

The venue is situated within the centre of the city.

This venue is situated in St Albans.

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

The nearest mainline Railway Station is St Albans.

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

The nearest underground station is Watford.

This venue does not have its own car park.

There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).

The car park is located in The Ridgeway.

On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.

Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are not available.

There is not a designated drop off point.

The photograph shows the road outside the library.

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 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.

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 easy.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) 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 medium.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The hearing system is a fixed loop.

Staff are trained to use the hearing 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 medium.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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 available for computer users.

A large text keyboard is not available for computer users.

A large rollerball mouse is not available for computer users.

A height adjustable table is available for computer users.

Other computer auxiliary aids include height adjustable chairs.

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

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are not available.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

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.

Children are welcomed at the venue.

There is a soft play area for children.