Disabled Access Guide for North Library

The venue is situated within the centre of the city.

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

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 available.

Standard marked parking bays are located on Manor Gardens.

There is not a designated drop off point.

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 ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

The width of the ramp or slope is 200cm (6ft 6in).

The reception desk is 15m (16yd) from the main 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.

There is level access to the service.

The lighting levels are varied.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of 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.

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

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The lighting level is bright.

The steps are medium height.

The steps do have handrails.

The steps have a handrail on both sides.

For the 1st 2 steps the handrail is only available on the right as you face the stairs.

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located at the rear of the library.

The lift is a standard lift.

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

The lift is 22m (24yd) from the main entrance.

Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.

The dimensions of the lift are 1.05m x 1.45m (3ft 5in x 4ft 9in).

The clear door width is 90cm.

There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.

The lift does 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 have tactile markings.

There is an adapted toilet available on the ground floor.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are not available.

Staff do receive disability awareness training.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.

Staff are Text Relay aware.