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Disabled Access Guide for Summerfield Community Sports Centre
Winson Green Road
Winson Green
Birmingham
B18 4EJ
Tel: 0121 303 0552
Fax: 0121 303 0551
Web: http://www.birmingham.gov.uk
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Introduction
Related link Summerfield Community Centre.
Related link Summerfield Neighbourhood Library.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 20:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:30 - 13:00 |
| Sunday | 10:30 - 13:00 |
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 Jewellery Quarter.
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 front 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 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 2.4m x 4m (7ft 10in x 13ft 1in).
The nearest designated bay is 26m (28yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 28m (30yd) 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 slopes/ramps.
The car park surface is tarmac.
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.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 126cm (4ft 1in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
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 moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Reception
The reception desk is 2m (6ft 6in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
Lighting levels are bright.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Level Change (Inside Access)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in the main corridor leading up to the facilities.
There are 2 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do not have handrails.
There is not a standard and/or platform lift to access this area/service.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located to the left as you enter.
The lift is a platform lift.
The lift is 14m (15yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.77m x 1.3m (2ft 6in x 4ft 3in).
The clear door width is 78cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Fitness Suite
Access to fitness suite
The fitness suite is located off the main corridor.
The fitness suite is 22m (24yd) from the main entrance.
There is level access to the fitness suite.
This is by lift.
There are doors into the waiting room / area.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in) wide.
IFI Accredited Fitness Suite
Staff are not trained to use the portable hearing loop.
Fitness Suite (General)
Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes treadmill, upright cycle, chest press, leg press.
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.
Accessible Toilet
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 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
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 85cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 100cm x 184cm (3ft 3in x 6ft ).
Floor manoeuvring space is not 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 78cm (2ft 6in).
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.
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 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 140cm (4ft 7in) high.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
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 low.
There are additional adapted toilet with identical specifications located within the standard changing rooms.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located to the left as you enter.
The female and male toilets are 8m (26ft 2in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Standard Changing Room
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located on the main corridor.
The standard changing room is 17m (18yd) from the main entrance.
The standard changing room is 15m (16yd) from the reception desk.
The standard changing room is 8m (26ft 2in) from the fitness suite.
There is not level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Shower
The showers are located within the standard changing rooms.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
Documents are not available in Braille.
Documents are not available in large print.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
