Disabled Access Guide for North Chingford Library

The venue is situated within the centre of the area.

This venue is situated in Chingford.

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

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Chingford.

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

This venue does not have its own car park.

There is not a designated drop off point.

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.

There is level access to the service.

The main doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 158cm (5ft 2in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 162cm (5ft 3in) wide.

The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is low.

Lighting levels are bright.

There is level access to the service.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

The lighting levels are medium.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

Customers cannot 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 3-56 days to process an order.

The library does not have computers with accessible software.

Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.

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

Access to Standard Unisex Toilets

The unisex toilet is located at the rear of the library.

The unisex toilets are 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.

Inside the venue, there is not level access to the unisex toilet.

Lighting levels are bright.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are located within the venue.

The baby change facilities are located within the standard toilet.

The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).

Inside the venue, there is not level access to the baby change facility.

This toilet is for the use of children and baby changing facilities only.

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

The ramp or slope is located in front of the toilet door.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

The width of the ramp or slope is 80cm (2ft 7in).

Staff do receive disability awareness training.

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 not Text Relay aware.