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Disabled Access Guide for South Pontefract Library
St. Mary′s Community Centre
The Circle, Chequerfield
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 2AY
Tel: 01977 705341
Email: southpontefractlibrary@wakefield.gov.uk
Web: http://www.wakefield.gov.uk
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 14:00 - 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 14:00 - 19:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park is 24m from the venue's entrance.
The convenient dropoff point is located in the car park
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.4m x 4.4m (11ft 1in x 14ft 5in).
The nearest designated bay is 28m (30yd) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Outside Access (The Circle)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
Level Change (The Circle)
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 easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Reception
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.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are bright.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 13m (14yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the St Mary's Community Centre foyer.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 158cm x 240cm (5ft 2in x 7ft 10in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
The tap type is lever.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 75cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the St Mary's Community Centre foyer.
The female toilets are 13m (14yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located in the St Mary's Community Centre foyer.
The male toilets are 13m (14yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
Library
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 - 14 days days to process an order.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents are available in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
