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Disabled Access Guide for Wandsworth Young Carer′s Project
Katherine Low Settlement
108 Battersea High Street
Battersea
London
SW11 3HP
Tel: 0207 2282566
Fax: 0207 2282566
Email: youngcarers@klsettlement.org.uk
Web: http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk
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Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Clapham Junction.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
On street Blue Badge parking is located on Orville Road.
The convenient dropoff point is located on Orville Road.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
There is level access to the service.
The intercom is in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are light.
The door opening is 79cm (2ft 7in) wide.
The intercom is located at an entrance door to the left of the accessible entrance.
Inside Access
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 bright.
There is a platform lift to access a meeting room and the higher part of the garden.
The lift overcomes 4 deep steps, handrail to the left as you go up.
Inside Access (access to the upper garden)
There is not level access to the service.
The lighting levels are low.
Level Change (access to the upper garden)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located from the lift to the garden doors.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).
The photograph shows the ramped access to the upper garden.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located off the cafe area.
The lift is a platform lift.
The lift is 12m (13yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.88m x 1.24m (2ft 10in x 4ft ).
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift gives access to a meeting room and the raised part of the garden.
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 16m (17yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located off the cafe area.
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 168cm x 200cm (5ft 6in x 6ft 6in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 95cm (3ft 1in).
The tap type is lever.
There is not 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 50cm (1ft 7in).
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 102cm (3ft 4in) 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 poor.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.
There is a slight raised threshold at the door in the corridor leading to the toilets.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located off cafe area.
The female toilets are 12m (13yd) from the accessible 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 off the cafe area.
The male toilets are 12m (13yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are low.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
There is a slight raised threshold at the door in the corridor leading to the toilets.
Restaurant / Bar (Cafe)
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 70cm (2ft 3in) cm.
The type of food served here is traditional food.
Food is served at varying times, check with venue.
Additional Information
Staff do not receive disability awareness training.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
The photograph shows lower garden area.
There are various other projects and groups which use the centre.
