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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 10:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 10:00 - 21:00.
• Friday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Saturday 11:00 - 16:00.
• Sunday Closed.

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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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Outside Access (Council Building Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 178cm (5ft) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door opening is 110cm (3ft) wide.

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Level Change (Council Building Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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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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Outside Access (Museum Internal Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the lower ground floor, left from the lifts.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 82cm (2ft) wide.

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• Comments View
  • The automatic door is push pad operated.

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Outside Access (Museum External Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the far end of the Council building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The door opening is 120cm (3ft) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door opening is 122cm (4ft) wide.
• Comments View
  • This entrance leads directly into the Museum on the lower ground floor.

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Level Change (Museum External Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of both doors at this entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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  • The doors into the main museum area from both entrances are push pad operated automatic doors, 87cm wide. There is also small thresholds at these doors.

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Museum

• Exhibits cannot be audio described.
• Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
• The availability of tactile signage does not depend on exhibition.
• The availability of Braille signage depends on exhibition.
• The availability of touch tours depends on exhibition.
• Video tours are not available.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the the hearing system.
• There is a wheelchair to borrow.
• To borrow the wheelchair, please contact a member of staff.

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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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Accessible Toilet

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is Braille, pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the museum internal entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter the museum from the internal entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex 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 weight is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 218cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 2in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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.
  • 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 coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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).
  • 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 wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• 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 90cm (2ft 11in).

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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.