Disabled Access Guide for Newark Learning Centre

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Address:
Newark College
Friary Road
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 1PB

Tel: 01636 680680
Fax: 01636 680681

Email: newarklrc@lincolncollege.ac.uk

Web: http://www.lincolncollege.ac.uk

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Opening Times (Term Time)

Day	Opening Times
Monday	08:15 - 18:00
Tuesday	08:15 - 19:00
Wednesday	08:15 - 19:00
Thursday	08:15 - 18:00
Friday	08:15 - 16:15
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

Opening Times (Vacation)

Day	Opening Times
Monday	09:00 - 16:15
Tuesday	09:00 - 16:15
Wednesday	09:00 - 16:15
Thursday	09:00 - 16:15
Friday	09:00 - 16:15
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the town.

This venue is situated in Newark.

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

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Newark Northgate.

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

Parking

This venue does have its own car park.

Parking is free for all users.

The car park is located behind the Engineering Block.

The car park type is open air/surface.

There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.7m x 6.2m (12ft 1in x 20ft 4in).

The nearest designated bay is 55m (60yd) from the main entrance.

The furthest designated bay is 67m (73yd) 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 block paving.

The patron does not have to cross a road.

The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

There is a designated drop off point.

Access into the car park is via a security barrier.

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 towards you (pull).

The doors are double width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) 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 entrance.

The ramp or slope is easy.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

Outside Access (Learning Centre Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located straight ahead from the main entrance.

There is level access to the service.

The main doors open towards you (pull).

The doors are double width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 176cm (5ft 9in) wide.

Reception

The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) from the Learning Centre entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is high.

The desk does not have a lowered section.

Lighting levels are bright.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The hearing system is a fixed loop.

Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service.

The lighting levels are bright.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

Inside the entrance there are security barriers 92cm in width.

Library

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.

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 wrist supports.

Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes a hi visability keyboard, hand held magnifiers.

Assistive software available includes JAWS and ZoomText.

Other Floors

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

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The lighting level is bright.

The steps are 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 left as you enter, by the stairs.

The lift is a standard lift.

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

The lift is 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.

Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.

The dimensions of the lift are 0.9m x 1.3m (2ft 11in x 4ft 3in).

The clear door width is 80cm.

There are not 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 not have an audible announcer.

The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.

The lighting level in the lift is bright.

The lift does not have Braille markings.

The lift does have tactile markings.

The lift gives access to a further computer area and teaching rooms.

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 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.

The adapted toilet is located to the left as you enter the building, before the entrance to the Learning Centre, opposite the lift.

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 twist lock.

The width of the adapted toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).

The door is light.

The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 154cm x 188cm (5ft x 6ft 2in).

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 right.

The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).

There is no dropdown rail.

There is a flush on the transfer side.

The tap type is lever.

There is a mixer tap.

There is not a functional emergency alarm available.

It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).

Disposal facilities are 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 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 45cm (1ft 5in).

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 placed higher than 100cm.

The towel dispenser is 118cm (3ft 10in) 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 117cm (3ft 10in) 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 good.

The contrast between the external door and wall is good.

The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.

The contrast between the walls and floor is good.

Lighting levels are bright.

There is an additional adapted toilet located on the first floor, which has the transfer space on the left and higher contrast grab rails (shown in photograph 2).