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Art Riot Collective

Unit 6, FarGo Village, Far Gosford Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5ED

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Overview

  • About View
    • Art Riot provide access to high quality creative practice, connections and cultural spaces.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: gallery, standard toilets, toilets with adaptations, creative and cultural spaces and workshop area.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, a designated safe space and a water bowl for assistance dogs.
    • The venue can provide British Sign Language interpreters, large print documents and Makaton.
    • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
    • Staff receive the following training: Safeguarding and First Aid Training, Disability, Makaton, Communication and BSL Trained.
  • Toilet and Changing Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the right hand side, after the gallery.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located opposite the venue.

Parking

  • The car park is located on the FarGo site.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • This car park is for staff and Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Visitors requiring a Blue Badge parking space should contact the venue in advance to arrange, as the primary car park is for staff. There is secondary Blue Badge parking with step-free level access on Grafton Street and alternative parking in the shared car park with stepped access.
  • The venue has on street Blue Badge bays nearby and a public car park nearby.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the venue, in the central courtyard.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 105cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located immediately on the left hand side, after entering.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 96cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .

Exhibition Space (ARC Gallery)

  • 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 following may be experienced here: flash photography, lighting effects and interactive video effects.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
  • Display information includes: tactile, pictorial, audio description, information boards, televisions/screens, interactive exhibits at a suitable height for a wheelchair user and subtitles.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The layout of this space changes depending on the exhibition or event.

Room (Digital Space)

  • The most accessible route to the room has manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .

Area (Chill Out Area)

  • This area is located off the studio space.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • The width of the opening is 120cm.
  • Facilities available in this area include: library and seating.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the area.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .

Area (Supported Studio with Kitchen)

  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Facilities available in this area include: seating, kitchen facilities and workshop area.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the area.
  • Access throughout the area may include narrow walkways and narrow openings.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .

Toilet with Adaptations (Transfer Both Sides)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located off the main gallery space.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet .
    • The lateral transfer space on the left is 108cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 179cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There is a toilet roll holder on the dropdown rail, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a pedal bin.
    • Additional features include: a mirror and a coat hook.
    • There is a full length changing table in this room, accessible via an overhead hoist that covers all areas.