Access Guide
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Whiteabbey.
Opening Times (Appointments only)
- Monday 09:00 - 13:00.
- Monday 13:30 - 16:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 13:00.
- Tuesday 13:30 - 19:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 13:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 13:00.
- Thursday 13:30 - 16:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 13:00.
- Friday 13:30 - 14:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
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Comments
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- The CAB closes 13:00 - 13:30 for lunch daily.
Opening Times (Telephone Lines)
- Monday 09:00 - 13:00.
- Monday 14:00 - 16:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 13:00.
- Tuesday 16:30 - 18:30.
- Tuesday 14:00 - 16:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 13:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 13:00.
- Thursday 14:00 - 16:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 12:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 280cm x 470cm (9ft 2in x 15ft 5in).
- The nearest designated bay is 6m (19ft 8in) from the Centre Entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 11m (12yd) from the Centre Entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Centre Entrance)
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
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Comments
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- The first set of doors are push pad operated.
- The first set doors can be manually opened to 170cm double doors.
Outside Access (Bureau Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in the foyer area.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the bureau entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- The hearing loop is located in room 5.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located along the main corridor.
- The female and male toilets are 2m (6ft 7in) from the bureau entrance.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 3m (3yd 10in) from the bureau entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located just before the entrance.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 180cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 11in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- There is not a dropdown rail.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- The emergency alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors.
- 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 41cm (1ft 4in).
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 85cm (2ft 9in).
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service can be requested.