Disabled Access Guide for South Elmsall Library

This venue does not have its own car park.

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open away from you (push).

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in) wide.

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

The ramp or slope is located to the left hand side of the entrance.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

The width of the ramp or slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).

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 medium.

The steps do have handrails.

The handrails are on both sides.

The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) 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.

The hearing loop is portable.

There is level access to the service.

The lighting levels are low.

This library does not house a regular supply of books in Braille.

This library does not 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 - 14 days 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.