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Disabled Access Guide for Todmorden Library
Strand
Rochdale Road
Todmorden
West Yorkshire
OL14 7LB
Tel: 01706 815600
Fax: 01706 819025
Email: todmorden.library@calderdale.gov.uk
Web: http://www.calderdale.gov.uk/leisure/libraries
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 18:30 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 18:30 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Todmorden.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Todmorden.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
Outside Access (Rochdale Road)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.
Level Change (Rochdale Road)
There is not a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
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 clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on the right going up.
Outside Access (Hall Street Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Hall Street Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located inside the entrance, overcoming the steps.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 105cm (3ft 5in).
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 the right going up.
The steps and the ramp are both located just inside the Hall Street entrance.
Reception
The reception desk is 11m (12yd) from the front entrance.
There is not 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 13m (14yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located opposite reception.
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 290cm x 155cm (9ft 6in x 5ft 1in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The tap type is push.
There is 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 not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 120cm (3ft 11in) high.
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 fair.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
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 7 days to process an order.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
The photograph shows the ramp that is situated inside the Hope Street entrance.
