Disabled Access Guide for Tothill Library

The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.

This venue is situated in St Judes.

The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.

The venue is in a pedestrian area.

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Plymouth.

There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

This venue does have its own car park.

The car park is at the side 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 6m x 3.5m (19ft 8in x 11ft 5in).

The nearest designated bay is 40m (44yd) from the main entrance.

The furthest designated bay is 43m (47yd) 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 uneven surfaces.

The car park surface is tarmac.

There is not a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.

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.

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 single width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.

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.

There are steps to access this area/service.

The steps are located in front of the entrance.

There are 1 steps to the area/service.

The steps are not clearly marked.

The steps are shallow.

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.

The desk does not have a lowered section.

Lighting levels are medium.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

There is level access to the service.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

This venue does not play background music.

The lighting levels are medium.

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 to process an order.

The library does not have computers with accessible software.

Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.

A large text keyboard is not available for computer users.

A large rollerball mouse is not available for computer users.

A height adjustable table is available for computer users.

There are no adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.

The nearest toilet facilities are located in Tothill Community Centre.

Please see the Tothill Community Centre guide for details.

Staff do receive disability awareness training.

Documents can be requested in Braille.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.

Staff are Text Relay aware.

Children are welcomed at the venue.

There is a soft play area for children.

The photograph shows the children's area.