Disabled Access Guide for Plymouth Central Library

The venue is situated within the centre of the city.

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

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Plymouth.

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

This venue does not have its own car park.

There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).

The car park is located in Regent Street.

On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.

The dimensions of the on street marked Blue Badge parking bays are 2.6m x 5.8m (8ft 6in x 19ft ).

On street Blue Badge parking is located in Tavistock Place.

Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are available.

The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 1.9m x 5.8m (6ft 2in x 19ft ).

Standard marked parking bays are located in Tavistock Place.

There is not a designated drop off point.

The photograph shows the on street car parking.

This information is for the entrance located in Drakes Circus.

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open away from you (push).

The doors are double width.

The doors are permanently held open.

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

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open towards you (pull).

The doors are double width.

The doors are heavy.

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

There are steps to access this area/service.

The steps are located in front of and immediately beyond the entrance.

There are 6 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.

This information is for the entrance located in Tavistock Place, at the rear of the building.

There is not level access to the service.

The intercom is in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.

The main doors open automatically.

The doors are single width.

The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.

The 1st set of doors is double but only one door opens automatically.

The 2nd set is activated via a push button which is not at a convenient height for a wheelchair user.

It is necessary to pass through security barriers immediately beyond the entrance.

The gap between barriers is 80cm.

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.

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

The reception desk is 28m (30yd) from the accessible entrance.

The reception desk is high.

The desk has a lowered section.

Lighting levels are bright.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

There is level access to the service.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

The lighting levels are bright.

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 1 to 14 days to process an order.

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.

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 at the rear of the building.

The lift is a standard lift.

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

The lift is 8m (26ft 2in) from the accessible entrance.

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

The dimensions of the lift are 1.2m x 1.2m (3ft 11in x 3ft 11in).

The clear door width is 75cm.

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 not within reach for a wheelchair user.

The controls are 140-160cm in height.

The lighting level in the lift is medium.

The lift does not have Braille markings.

The lift does not have tactile markings.

The reception desk is 32m (35yd) from the accessible 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 not a hearing assistance system.

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

Location of and access to adapted toilets

Features and dimensions of adapted toilets

Position of fixtures in adapted toilets

Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets

The adapted toilet is also used as a standard unisex toilet.

Baby change facilities are located within the venue.

The baby change facilities are located in the adapted toilet.

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

Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are not available.

Staff do not receive disability awareness training.

Documents can be requested in Braille.

Documents can be requested in large print.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

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

Staff are not Text Relay aware.

Children are welcomed at the venue.