Disabled Access Guide for Skircoat Library

The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.

This venue is situated in Halifax.

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

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Halifax.

This venue does not have its own car park.

On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open away from you (push).

The doors are single width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open away from you (push).

The doors are single width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.

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

The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance, bypassing the steps.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

The width of the ramp or slope is 152cm (4ft 11in).

There are steps to access this area/service.

There are 3 steps to the area/service.

The lighting levels at the steps are bright.

The steps are not clearly marked.

The steps are medium.

The steps do have handrails.

The handrails are on both sides.

The reception desk is 2m (6ft 6in) 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.

There is level access to the service.

This venue does not play background music.

The lighting levels are bright.

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.

Staff do receive disability awareness training.

Documents can be requested in Braille.

Documents are available in large print.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

The photograph shows the moderate ramp located adjacent to the entrance which overcomes the steps.