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Disabled Access Guide for Mildmay Library
21-23 Mildmay Park
London
N1 4NA
Tel: 020 7527 7880
Email: mildmay.library@islington.gov.uk
Web: http://www.islington.gov.uk/libraries
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Opening Times
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Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Cannonbury.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located outside the main entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Reception
The reception desk is 5m (16ft 4in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
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 medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
Lift
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 need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.06m x 1.4m (3ft 5in x 4ft 7in).
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 bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
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.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The accessible toilet is located on the first floor.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 157cm (4ft 9in x 5ft 1in).
Position of fixtures in accessible toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.
The adapted toilet is in a staff only area.
Members of the public need to ask at reception to gain access.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service cannot be requested.
