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Disabled Access Guide for Southbourne Adult Education Centre
Park Road
Southbourne
West Sussex
PO10 8PJ
Tel: 01243 379276
Fax: 01243 378508
Email: bourne.aec.southbourne@westsussex.gov.uk
Web: http://www.westsussex.gov.uk
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 13:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 13:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 13:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 13:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 13:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Southbourne.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Southbourne.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
The convenient dropoff point is located in the car park
The venue uses the adjoining Westgate Leisure Centre car park.
The photograph shows the Westgate Leisure Centre car park.
Outside Access (the car park)
There is level access to the service.
The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 148cm (4ft 10in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
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.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
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 not for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 15m (16yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located off the corridor leading to the classroom.
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 sliding bolt.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 164cm x 280cm (5ft 4in x 9ft 2in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 83cm (2ft 8in).
The tap type is lever.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
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 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
The adapted toilet is also used as a standard unisex toilet.
Additional Information
Staff do not receive disability awareness training.
Documents are not available 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.
Staff are trained to take TypeTalk calls.
