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Disabled Access Guide for Torquay Library
Lymington Road
Torquay
TQ1 3DT
Tel: 01803 208300
Fax: 01803 208307
Web: http://www.torbay.gov.uk/libraries
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Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
Outside Access
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The door opening is 114cm (3ft 8in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
Level Change (Outside Access)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the right hand side of the steps..
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 4 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are .
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on the left going up.
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 medium height.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are bright.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.42m x 1.39m (4ft 7in x 4ft 6in).
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
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.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 239cm x 174cm (7ft 10in x 5ft 8in).
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.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are not available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
Lighting levels are low.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
Lighting levels are low.
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.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
