Disabled Access Guide for West Greenwich Library

The venue is situated within the centre of the town.

This venue is situated in Greenwich.

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

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Greenwich.

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

The nearest underground station is Greenwich DLR.

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 Burney Street Car Park.

The car park is located at rear of the venue down the street to the left.

On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.

Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are available.

Standard marked parking bays are located to the right as you face the venue.

There is not a designated drop off point.

The on street parking is marked as a strip and is one hour maximum stay.

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 double width.

The doors are permanently held open.

The door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open away from you (push).

The doors are double width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 157cm (5ft 1in) wide.

There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located to the right of the main entrance.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).

There are steps to access this area/service.

The steps are located in front of the main entrance.

There are 2 steps to the area/service.

The lighting levels at the steps are medium.

The steps are clearly marked.

The steps are deep.

The steps do have handrails.

The handrails are on both sides.

The ramp overcomes the steps.

The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is low.

Lighting levels are medium.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The hearing system is a portable loop.

Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

There is level access to the service.

The lighting levels are medium.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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 not an ordering service.

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 not available for computer users.

A height adjustable table is not available for computer users.

Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes a screen magnifier.

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

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are not available.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

Staff do receive disability awareness training.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

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

This service cannot be requested.

Staff are Text Relay aware.