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Disabled Access Guide for Northowram Library
Lydgate
Northowram
West Yorkshire
HX3 7EJ
Tel: 01422 202997
Email: northowram.library@calderdale.gov.uk
Web: http://www.calderdale.gov.uk/leisure/libraries
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 14:00 - 18:30 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Tuesday | 14:00 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Thursday | 14:00 - 18:30 |
| Friday | 14:00 - 16:30 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Saturday | 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Northowram.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Halifax.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There is 1 designated parking bay within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 5m x 5m (16ft 4in x 16ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is not a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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 single width.
The door opening is 93cm (3ft ) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 93cm (3ft ) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 220cm (7ft 2in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 3 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
Reception
The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
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.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
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 16m (17yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located at the rear of the building.
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 inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 169cm x 215cm (5ft 6in x 7ft ).
Floor manoeuvring space is not clear in the adapted toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
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 not a coat hook.
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 not mirrors in the adapted toilet.
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 placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
There is not a towel dispenser.
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 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 drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
The lateral transfer space is 60 cm on the left and 70cm on the right.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located adjacent to reception.
The female toilets are 12m (13yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located adjacent to reception.
The male toilets are 12m (13yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
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.
There is an ordering service.
It takes approximately 7 days to process an order.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents are available in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
The photo shows the ramp leading to the entrance.
