Disabled Access Guide for Olympia Leisure Centre

The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.

This venue is situated in Windsor.

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

There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

This venue does have its own car park.

Parking is free for all users.

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 are 7 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 6m x 4m (19ft 8in x 13ft 1in).

The nearest designated bay is 23m (25yd) from the main entrance.

The furthest designated bay is 35m (38yd) 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 tarmac.

There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.

The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.

The patron does have to cross a road.

The road is not generally busy.

The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

This information is for the entrance located in Boucher Road.

There is level access to the service.

The main doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 180cm (5ft 10in) wide.

These doors are both operated by push pad.

The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is low.

The desk has a lowered section.

Lighting levels are bright.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

There is not level access to the service.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

This venue does play background music.

Music is played in the main area.

The lighting levels are bright.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

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

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The lighting level is medium.

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.

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located to the left as you enter the building.

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 not need to be notified for use of the lift.

The dimensions of the lift are 1.4m x 1m (4ft 7in x 3ft 3in).

The clear door width is 80cm.

There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.

There is 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 low.

The lift does have Braille markings.

The lift does have tactile markings.

Access to fitness suite

The fitness suite is located on the 1st floor.

The fitness suite is 21m (23yd) from the main entrance.

There is level access to the fitness suite.

This is by lift.

Fitness Suite (General)

Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.

Training provided is disability awareness training.

There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.

There is level access to all of the equipment.

The following information is for the cafe.

Once inside, there is level access to the service.

Food is available from the bar.

Full table service is not available.

Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.

Food or drinks can be brought to the table.

There is not a lowered section at the service counter.

There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

No tables are permanently fixed.

No chairs are permanently fixed.

All chairs have armrests.

The nearest table is 13m (14yd) from the main entrance.

The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 75cm (2ft 5in).

The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 110cm (3ft 7in).

Menus are wall only.

Menus are clearly written.

Menus are presented in contrasting colours.

The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks.

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

The ramp or slope is located to the right as you enter the building.

The ramp or slope is steep.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

There are steps to access this area/service.

The steps are located to the left as you enter the building.

There are 7 steps to the area/service.

The lighting levels at the steps are medium.

The steps are clearly marked.

The steps are medium.

The steps do have handrails.

The handrails are on both sides.

There is a chair lift available to access this area.

There is not a Changing Places facility available.

There are accessible changing rooms available.

The accessible changing rooms are located to the left as you enter the building.

The accessible changing room is 33m (36yd) from the main entrance.

The accessible changing room is 30m (33yd) from the reception desk.

The accessible changing room is 3m (9ft 10in) from the swimming pool.

The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 155cm x 230cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 6in).

There is a wheel in shower.

There are handrails.

Other facilities available are a seat.

There is not level access to the accessible changing rooms.

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

The ramp or slope is located to the left as you enter the building.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location of and access to accessible toilets

Features and dimensions of accessible toilets

Position of fixtures in accessible toilets

Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets

There are standard changing rooms available.

The standard changing rooms are located to the left as you enter the building.

The standard changing room is 34m (37yd) from the main entrance.

The standard changing room is 31m (34yd) from the reception desk.

The standard changing room is 3m (9ft 10in) from the swimming pool.

There is not level access to the standard changing rooms.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

The female toilets are located to the left as you enter the building.

The female toilets are 34m (37yd) from the main entrance.

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

Lighting levels are medium.

Access to Standard Male Toilets

The male toilets are located to the left as you enter the building.

The male toilets are 28m (30yd) from the main entrance.

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

Lighting levels are medium.

There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.

There is not a ramped entrance into the water.

There is a wet side chair available.

There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.

The hoist is hydraulic.

There are not steps into the swimming pool.

There is a ladder type entrance into the water.

There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.

Documents are not available in Braille.

Documents are not available in large print.

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

Staff are not Text Relay aware.

Plastic cups are available.

Plastic cutlery is not available.

Drinking straws are available on request.

Children are welcomed at the venue.