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Disabled Access Guide for Saltley Leisure Centre
120 Broadway Avenue
Bordesley Avenue
Birmingham
B9 5YD
Tel: 0121 464 8556
Fax: 0121 464 8707
Email: saltley_leisurecentre@birmingham.gov.uk
Web: http://www.birmingham.gov.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include a sports hall, community hall, an astro turf football pitche and 5 full size grass football pitches.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 22:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 22:00 |
Opening times may vary at different times of the year.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Birmingham.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Adderley Park.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the side 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 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.7m x 4.9m (12ft 1in x 16ft ).
The nearest designated bay is 25m (27yd) 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 uneven surfaces.
The car park surface is block paving.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
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.
Level Change (Access From Bordesley Avenue)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading down to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is steep.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading down to the entrance.
There are 3 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
The slope overcomes the steps.
This level change can be bypassed by accessing the leisure centre from the car park.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 166cm (5ft 5in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 170cm (5ft 6in) wide.
Reception
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 has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are not trained to use the hearing system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played in some parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Fitness Suite
Access to fitness suite
The fitness suite is located at the end of the main corridor.
The fitness suite is 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
There is not level access to the fitness suite.
There are doors into the waiting room / area.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
IFI Accredited Fitness Suite
No staff have received IFI Mark standard Disability Equality Training.
IFI accredited equipment is available.
For example:
Treadmill
Upright Cycle
A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
There is level access to all of the equipment.
Fitness Suite (General)
Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes cable resistance machines.
A pass code is required for access to the fitness suite.
The number entry buttons are not within 120cm from floor level.
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 22:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 22:00 |
Level Change (Fitness Suite)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in the doorway.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are shallow.
Level Change (Outdoor Pitches)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on the surfaced path leading out to the pitches.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Accessible Toilet (1)
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 21m (23yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located along the main corridor.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 240cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 10in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
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.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in accessible 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 accessible toilet.
There are not mirrors in the accessible toilet.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
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 placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 109cm (3ft 6in) high.
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 accessible 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 good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Accessible Toilet (2)
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 22m (24yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located along the main corridor.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 270cm x 240cm (8ft 10in x 7ft 10in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 180cm (5ft 10in).
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.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in accessible 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 accessible toilet.
There are not mirrors in the accessible toilet.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
There is not a hand dryer.
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 placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
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 accessible 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 good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located in this adapted toilet.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 84cm (2ft 9in).
Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Additional standard toilets are located in the changing rooms.
Accessible Shower
Accessible shower facilities are available.
The showers are located in adapted toilet 2.
There is an adjustable shower head.
There are handrails.
There is a flip down seat.
The height of the seat is 61cm (2ft ).
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Standard Changing Room
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located along the main corridor, just off reception.
The standard changing room is 13m (14yd) from the main entrance.
The standard changing room is 7m (22ft 11in) from the reception desk.
The standard changing room is 5m (16ft 4in) from the sports hall.
There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Shower
Standard level access shower facilities are available.
The showers are located in the standard changing rooms.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the foyer, to the left as you enter.
The female toilets are 5m (16ft 4in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located in the foyer, to the left as you enter.
The male toilets are 2m (6ft 6in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Additional standard toilets are located in the changing rooms.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
Documents can be requested in large print.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
