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Disabled Access Guide for YMCA Hawker Leisure Centre
Lower Ham Road
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey
KT2 5BH
Tel: 020 8296 9747
Fax: 020 8296 9759
Email: info.hawker@kwymca.org.uk
Web: http://www.kwymca.org.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 Kingston.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.5m x 4m (11ft 5in x 13ft 1in).
The nearest designated bay is 25m (27yd) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Outside Access
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in) wide.
Level Change (Outside Access)
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.
The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
Reception
The reception desk is 8m (26ft 2in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are bright.
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.
The adapted toilet is 2m (6ft 6in) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located next to the main entrance.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the adapted toilet.
The key is a radar key.
The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 170cm x 350cm (5ft 6in x 11ft 5in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 300cm (9ft 10in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
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 47cm (1ft 6in).
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 75cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.
There are adapted changing facilities available in the adapted toilet.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located next to the main entrance.
The female toilets are 6m (19ft 8in) 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 next to the main entrance.
The male toilets are 6m (19ft 8in) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
There are adapted changing facilities available in the adapted toilet.
Restaurant / Bar (YMCA Cafe & Bar)
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 72cm (2ft 4in) cm.
Menus are hand held.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are available in large print.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
Fitness Suite
Access to fitness suite
The fitness suite is located to the left as you enter.
The fitness suite is 7m (22ft 11in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to the fitness suite.
IFI Accredited Fitness Suite
A number of staff have received IFI Mark standard Disability Equity Training.
IFI accredited equipment is available.
For example:
Treadmill
Upright Cycle
Recumbent Cycle
Upper Body Ergometer
Leg Curl
Leg Extension
Upper Body Multi-station
Small Equipment Package
A portable hearing loop is available for induction.
Staff are trained to use the portable hearing loop.
There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
There is level access to all of the equipment.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents are available in Braille.
Documents are available in large print.
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.
Documents are available in audio format.
Carers can gain free admittance when accompanying a wheelchair user.
The facilities available at the centre include;
Football, Cricket, Bowls, Tennis, Basketball and Netball.
The centre operates a comprehensive programme of group exercise classes and courses, including;
Body Conditioning, Tap Dancing, Yoga, Pilates, 100% Step, Indoor Cycling, Pro Box Circuits, Karate and Salsa.
The photograph shows the adapted changing facility available. Staff are trained to take TypeTalk calls.
Comments
Please check the website for opening times.
The facilities available at the centre are a gym, outdoor sports spaces, an indoor sports hall, a creche and a range of fitness classes.
YMCA Hawker Centre is an Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) accredited site : www.inclusivefitness.org.
