Disabled Access Guide for Wandsworth Town Library

The library is on 3 floors.

An adult and the children's section are on the ground floor.

An adult and teenage section & computer section is on the upper first floor.

The male standard toilets are on the lower first floor.

The venue is situated within the centre of the borough.

This venue is situated in Wandsworth.

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

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Wandsworth Town.

There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

The nearest underground station is East Putney.

This venue does not have its own car park.

There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).

The name of the car park is the Sainsburys Pay And Display Car Park.

The car park is located on Garratt Lane.

On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.

Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are not available.

There is not a designated drop off point.

This information is for the entrance located on Garratt Lane.

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 127cm (4ft 2in) wide.

There is a security barrier inside the entrance with a width of 111cm.

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 easy.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.

The reception desk is 14m (15yd) from the main entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is low.

Lighting levels are bright.

The reception desk is 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is low.

Lighting levels are bright.

The reception desk is 19m (21yd) from the main entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is low.

Lighting levels are bright.

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.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-L1-U1.

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The lighting level is bright.

The steps are clearly marked.

The steps are medium height.

The steps do have handrails.

The steps have a handrail on both sides.

There is not a landing.

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located to the right as you pass the security barrier.

The lift is a standard lift.

The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-L1-U1.

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 1.2m x 1.31m (3ft 11in x 4ft 3in).

The clear door width is 90cm.

There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.

There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.

The lift does have a visual floor indicator.

The lift does have an audible announcer.

The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.

The lighting level in the lift is bright.

The lift does not have Braille markings.

The lift does have tactile markings.

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 7-30 days to process an order.

The library does have computers with accessible software.

Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.

A large text keyboard is available for computer users.

A large rollerball mouse is available for computer users.

A height adjustable table is available for computer users.

Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes Supernova.

There is a self service checkout on the upper first floor.

There is a lowered self service checkout on the ground floor.

There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location of and access to adapted toilets

Features and dimensions of adapted toilets

Position of fixtures in adapted toilets

Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets

The venue participates in the community toilet scheme for toilets and baby change.

The lights are operated by a switch 132cm above floor level.

Baby change facilities are located within the venue.

The baby change facilities are located within the adapted toilet.

The height of the baby change table once extended is 92cm (3ft).

Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

The female toilets are located to the right as you pass the security barrier.

The female toilets are 9m (29ft 6in) from the main entrance.

Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.

Lighting levels are bright.

Access to Standard Male Toilets

The male toilets are located on the L1 floor.

The male toilets are 19m (21yd) from the main entrance.

Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.

This is by lift.

Lighting levels are bright.

Staff do receive disability awareness training.

Documents can be requested in Braille.

Documents can be requested in large print.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

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

This service can be requested.

There is a refuge point and an evacuation chair at the top of the stairs.