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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the museum and the Flax Gallery.
• Related link newtownabbey borough council.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com
• Related link theatre at the mill.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com

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• Comments View
  • The museum is located on lower ground floor of the North Wing of the Council building.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Newtownabbey.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Mossley West.

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Opening Times

• Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Sunday 09:00 - 17:00.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 8 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located just off each lift lobby and in the People and Place exhibition space on the lower ground floor.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the standard toilets in the People and Place exhibition space on the lower ground floor.
  • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located just off each lift lobby and in the People and Place exhibition space on the lower ground floor.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilets with adaptations just off the level G and level 1 lift lobbies and also in the People and Place exhibition space.

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Parking (Council Building Car Park)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is at the front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 330cm x 570cm (10ft 10in x 18ft 8in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 23m (25yd) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 50m (55yd) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
  • There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Parking (Museum and Theatre Parking)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The car park is at the far end of the museum.
  • There are 9 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 320cm x 470cm (10ft 6in x 15ft 5in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 14m (15yd) from the museum external entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 26m (28yd) from the museum external entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Entrance ( Council Building Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the venue.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 174cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second single automatic door.
• The second door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 110cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second door has a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• Access throughout may include automatic doors.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
• Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
• There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
• Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, sofas and benches.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-1-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is medium.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G-1-2.
• The lift is 15m (16yd 15in) from main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 89cm (2ft).
• The dimensions of the lift are 130cm x 140cm (4ft x 4ft).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift controls do have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Entrance (Rear Museum Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the rear of the building giving access to the lower ground floor.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 90cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 86cm.

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Entrance (To People and Place Exhibition Space)

• This entrance is located on the lower ground floor to the left after exiting the lifts.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The door opens away from you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 101cm.
• The width of the opening is 81cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a medium visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 101cm.

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Eating and Drinking (Yarns Kitchen)

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• Location and Access View
  • Yarns kitchen is located on the right after exiting the lifts on level 1.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is a single automatic door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door has an open extension leaf.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
• Service View
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and a self service counter.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • Menus are handheld, wall-mounted and displayed on the counter.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
  • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Order and Payment View
  • The self-service counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located ahead as you enter.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 90cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the tray rail is 86cm.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Exhibition Space (People and Place)

• This area is indoors.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The following may be experienced here: interactive video effects.
• There is no (or very little) background noise.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• Display information includes: pictorial, information boards, touchscreens and televisions/screens.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Seating available in this area includes: benches.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right as you enter the museum.
  • The female and male toilets are 12m (13yd 4in) from the museum internal entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • The toilets contain cubicles with grab rails fitted and doors that open outwards.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level G - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (26ft) from the lifts.
  • This accessible toilet is located ahead after exiting the lift on floor G.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 143cm x 192cm (4ft 8in x 6ft 3in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 83cm (2ft 8in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and clinical waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 92cm (3ft 0in) .
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • 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).
  • The height of the wash basin is 71cm (2ft 3in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a medium visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a medium visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • 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 102cm (3ft 4in).

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available 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.