Disabled Access Guide for Riddrie Library and Learning Centre

The venue is situated within the centre of the city.

This venue is situated in Glasgow.

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Duke Street.

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

The nearest underground station is Buchanan Street.

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 not available.

There is not a designated drop off point.

This information is for the entrance located on Cumbernuld Road.

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open towards you (pull).

The doors are double width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 132cm (4ft 3in) wide.

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

The ramp or slope is located on the right as you face the entrance.

The ramp or slope is easy.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

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

The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).

There are steps to access this area/service.

The steps are located in front of the entrance.

There are 4 steps to the area/service.

The lighting levels at the steps are medium.

The steps are not clearly marked.

The steps are medium.

The steps do have handrails.

The handrails are in the centre.

The ramp overcomes the steps.

The ramp has handrails on both sides.

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

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is medium height.

The desk does not have a lowered section.

Lighting levels are medium.

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.

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 3-7 days to process an order.

The library does have computers with accessible software.

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 not available for computer users.

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

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Unisex Toilets

The unisex toilet is located to the right of the foyer as you enter.

The unisex toilets are 2m (6ft 6in) from the main entrance.

Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.

Lighting levels are medium.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.

Documents can be requested in Braille.

Documents can be requested in large print.

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

This service cannot be requested.

Staff are not Text Relay aware.

Children are welcomed at the venue.

This venue is not part of a local or national disability initiative.