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Disabled Access Guide for Mind The Gap Studios
Silk Warehouse
Patent Street
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD9 4SA
Tel: 01274 487 390
Email: lisa@mind-the-gap.org.uk
Web: http://www.mind-the-gap.org.uk
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Bradford.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Bradford Interchange.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
The dimensions of the on street marked Blue Badge parking bays are 2.8m x 6.6m (9ft 2in x 21ft 7in).
On street Blue Badge parking is located outside the venue on Patent Street.
There is a designated drop off point.
The drop off point is located outside the main entrance.
There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
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 bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The intercom is not in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 127cm (4ft 2in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 127cm (4ft 2in) wide.
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 main entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located in the entrance lobby.
The lift is a platform lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G-1.
The platform lift accesses a small level change.
The lift is 8m (26ft 2in) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.2m x 1.55m (3ft 11in x 5ft 1in).
The clear door width is 90cm.
There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Theatre / Opera House
There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
Designated seating is located in various positions depending on the production.
Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
A companion may sit with you.
This venue does provide audio described performances.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
There is a wheelchair to borrow.
To borrow the wheelchair contact a member of staff.
Concessions are available.
Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the ground floor lobby area. Further adapted toilets are located on the lower ground floor.
There is 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 locking handle.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 83cm (2ft 8in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 165cm x 215cm (5ft 4in x 7ft ).
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 78cm (2ft 6in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
It is not a push button style of alarm.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is 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 a shelf within the adapted toilet.
The shelf is not higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (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 can 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 not placed higher than 100cm.
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 good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
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 on the lower ground floor.
The female and male toilets are 25m (27yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
This is by lift.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Changing Places
Location and access
The facility is located on the lower ground floor.
The facility is 28m (30yd) from the main entrance.
There is level access to the facility.
Dimensions and features
You do not need a key for the facility.
The dimensions of the facility are 250cm x 360cm (8ft 2in x 11ft 9in).
The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
The facility changing bench is free standing.
The length of the bench is 185cm (6ft ).
The facility hoist is powered overhead.
The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
The sling is attached to the hoist by loop.
The facility toilet is peninsular.
The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 64cm (2ft 1in).
The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 68cm (2ft 2in).
Wall mounted rails are not available.
Drop down rails are provided.
As you face the toilet the drop down rails are on both sides.
The type of sink is fixed.
Wall mounted hand rails are available at the sink.
As you face the sink rails are available on both sides.
Disposal facilities are available.
A privacy screen is not available.
Wide tear off paper roll is available.
The facility has a non slip floor.
A functioning emergency alarm is available.
It is not a push button style alarm.
Adapted Changing Room
There is a Changing Places facility available.
There are adapted changing rooms available.
The adapted changing rooms are located beside the standard toilets.
The adapted changing room is 25m (27yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted changing room is 3m (9ft 10in) from the nearest studio.
The dimensions of the adapted changing room are 600cm x 210cm (19ft 8in x 6ft 10in).
There are handrails.
Other facilities available are lockers and benches.
There is level access to the adapted changing rooms.
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 generally on duty.
Staff are trained to BSL level 2.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
