Access Guide
Introduction
- OxsRad is an inclusive centre that integrates people with disabilities through sport and recreation.
- The facilities within he building include;
- an Activities Hall, Coffee Shop and Fully Licensed Bar, Fitness Room - Including MOTOmed and SCIFIT equipment, Onsite Physiotherapy, Personal Trainers, Spa Bath, Sports Hall, Studio, Sensory Room and Treatment Room
- Activities within the building include;
- Archery, Aerial Skills, Boccia, Dance, Disabled Karate, Gym and Core Sessions, Holiday Club, Rebound Therapy, Spinning Classes, Table Tennis, Under 5s Activities, Yoga and Pilates and Youth Club.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- OXSrad is located on the outskirts of Oxford, just off Marsh Lane.
- OXSrad has its own car park with Blue Badge bays.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- The bus stop is approximately 292 feet from the leisure centre.
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Oxford.
- Oxford Station is approximately 3.8 miles from the leisure centre.
- For more information on National Rail please click here (opens new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- Staff receive disability awareness/equality training.
- There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
- British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
Parking
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Parking
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- The venue does have its own parking facilities.
- The car park is located off Marsh Lane.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park does not have a barrier control system.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
- All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
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Blue Badge Parking
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- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 465cm x 420cm (15ft 3in x 13ft 9in).
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
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Paying
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- There are no parking charges for the car park.
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Drop-off Point(s)
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- There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 70cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 180cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 155cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the ramp.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located to the right as you face the entrance.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 10cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to the left as you enter.
- The reception point is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Clear signage for the reception area/desk is visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The counter is placed in front of a plain background.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a lowered section of the counter.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 73cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building.
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Circulation
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- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There are seats with armrests on both sides at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Audio
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- This venue does play background music in public areas.
- Music is played in reception and the seating area.
Eating and Drinking (Bar and Cafe)
- The following information is for the café/bar.
- The café/bar is located ahead as you enter.
- There is step-free access to the café/bar.
- Full table service is available.
- Food and/or drinks can be ordered from the service counter.
- The height of the service counter is low (76cm or lower) .
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
- There is step-free access within the café/bar.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Background music varies according to the function/event.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- The nearest table is approximately 4m from the entrance/opening.
- The nearest table is approximately 1m from the till/counter.
- The standard height for tables is 70cm.
- Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic/takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Children are welcomed in the bar area.
- There are wall menus available.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
- The lighting levels are good.
Sensory Room
- The Sensory Room is located to the left after you enter.
- There is step free access to the room.
- The door into the sensory room opens away from you (push), the door is single and has an opening width 92cm.
- The surface of the flooring in the sensory room is carpet.
- There are sensory lights and activities available.
- There is soft seating, flooring and bean bags available.
Treatment Room
- The Treatment Room is located to the right after you enter.
- There is step free access to the treatment room.
- The door into the treatment room opens away from you (push), the door is single and has an opening width of 90cm.
- The surface of the flooring is vinyl.
- The changing bed in the Spa Bath Room can be moved into the treatment room if required.
- The hoists in the second photograph can be used in other rooms including the Sensory Room and the Sports Hall for activities like trampolining.
Sports Hall
- The Sports Hall is located to the left after you enter opposite reception.
- There is step free access to the Sports Hall.
- The door into the sports hall open away from you (push), the doors are double and have an opening width of 180cm.
- There is step free access throughout the Sports hall.
- The surface of the flooring is vinyl.
- The Sports Hall can be used for a number of different activities and events.
Studio
- The Studio is located to the left after you enter, opposite the Sports Hall.
- There is step free access to the studio.
- The door into the studio opens towards you (pull), the door is single and has an opening width of 90cm.
- There is step free access throughout the Studio.
- The surface of the flooring is vinyl.
Spa Bath
- The Spa Bath is located to the left after you enter, opposite reception and to the left of the Sports Hall.
- There is step free access to the Spa Bath.
- The door into the Spa Bath opens away from you (push), the door is single and has an opening width of 90cm.
- The surface of the flooring is vinyl.
- The Spa Bath can be accessed via either the ceiling tracking hoist or via two portable steps. The steps are 14cm high.
- The ceiling tracking hoist covers the bed and the Spa Bath.
- There is a free standing height adjustable changing bed.
- The changing bed is 180cm long.
- There is step free shower available.
- There is a shower chair available.
- There are no grab rails next to the shower.
- The shower head is adjustable.
- The shower controls are twist operated.
- There is a sink available.
- The height of the sink is 73cm.
- The sink has lever taps.
- The taps are not mixer.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 86cm.
- The height of the hand dryer is 110cm.
- The height of the coat hooks is 145cm.
Fitness Room
- The Fitness Room is located to the left after you enter, at the rear of the corridor.
- There is step free access to the Fitness Room.
- The door into the Fitness Room opens away from you (push), the door is single and has an opening width of 90cm.
- There is step free access throughout the Fitness Room.
- The surface of the flooring is carpet.
- There is a number of equipment which have been adapted for wheelchair users these include -
- MOTOMed Bike (This is an assisted hand and leg bike)
- SCIFIT Bike (This is an unassisted hand and leg bike)
- Seated Row Machine
- Chest PRess
- Pec Deck
- OMNI Machine (A multi body station)
- Free Weights.
Spinning Room
- The Spinning Room is located within the Fitness Room at the rear.
- There is step free access to the Spinning Room.
- The door into the spinning room opens away from you (push), the door is single and has an opening width of 80cm.
- The surface of the flooring vinyl.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Main Corridor)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The accessible toilet surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left after you enter, at the rear of the corridor, next to the Fitness Room.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 97cm.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 200cm (6ft 3in x 6ft 7in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The toilet has a non-slip floor.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 120cm.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are non-infectious waste and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- There is not a mirror.
- There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
Changing Area (Male Changing Area)
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Changing Area
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- There is a/are changing area(s) available.
- The changing area that was surveyed is located to the left after you enter, at the rear of the corridor.
- There is step-free access to the changing area.
- The facilities available within the changing area include; standard changing rooms/cubicles, standard showers and standard toilets.
- This is a male changing area.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 93cm.
- The type of flooring in the changing area is vinyl.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
- There are changing benches or seats within the changing area.
- There are lockers within the changing area.
- There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a water dispenser available.
- The lighting levels in the changing area are good.
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Shower Facilities
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- Shower facilities are available.
- There is ramped/sloped access to the shower facilities.
- There is a short steep ramp into the showers.
- The shower head height(s) is/are fixed.
- The height of the shower head(s) is/are 190cm.
- The shower control type(s) is/are push.
- There is no seat for the shower(s).
- There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower(s).
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Toilet Facilities
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- Toilet facilities are available.
- There is step-free access to the toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is available.
- There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the seat.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- The lighting levels in the toilet(s) are good.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are not available.
Changing Area (Female Changing Area)
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Changing Area
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- There is a/are changing area(s) available.
- The changing area that was surveyed is located to the left after you enter, next to the studio.
- There is step-free access to the changing area.
- The facilities available within the changing area include; standard changing rooms/cubicles, standard showers, standard toilets and baby change facilities.
- This is a female changing area.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 93cm.
- The type of flooring in the changing area is vinyl.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
- There are changing benches or seats within the changing area.
- There are lockers within the changing area.
- There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a water dispenser available.
- The lighting levels in the changing area are good.
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Shower Facilities
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- Shower facilities are available.
- There is ramped/sloped access to the shower facilities.
- There is a short steep ramp into the showers.
- The shower head height(s) is/are fixed.
- The height of the shower head(s) is/are 190cm.
- The shower control type(s) is/are twist/turn.
- There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower(s).
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Toilet Facilities
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- Toilet facilities are available.
- There is step-free access to the toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is available.
- There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the seat.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- The lighting levels in the toilet(s) are good.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are available.
- Baby changing facilities are located in the changing area.
- The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby change table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 88cm.