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Overview

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• About View
  • Ikon Gallery is a contemporary art venue with free entry. It is based within a converted Victorian school building and showcases temporary exhibitions by international and local artists. It is located in Brindleyplace in Birmingham city centre.
  • Facilities available in the venue include: café, toilets, shop, resource room (learning area), meeting rooms.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is a public car park nearby.
  • The name of the nearest car park is Q-Park Brindleyplace.
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  • The nearest train station is New Street.
  • The nearest tram stop is Brindleyplace.
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• 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, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the prayer room.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • The ground floor, first floor and second floor can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is no hearing assistance system.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
  • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: portable stools on the first and second floors.
  • British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
  • Documents are available in the following formats: large print (on request) and audio (on request).
  • QR codes can be provided for digital interpretation.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: phone charging points and Wi-Fi.
  • Staff receive the following training: First Aid, Fire Evacuation, Mental Health Awareness, Hidden Disabilities Awareness.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor and on the first floor.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the ground floor (accessed by steps).
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on the ground floor, opposite the toilet with adaptations.

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Parking

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a public car park located Brunswick Street.
  • The name of the car park is Q-Park Brindleyplace.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

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Access To (The Main Entrance from the Q-Park Brindleyplace)

• The distance from the Q-Park Brindleyplace is 188m.
• The most accessible route has slight ramps or slopes, steep ramps or slopes, uneven surfaces and bollards.

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Entrance

• This entrance is located to the front left of the building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 130cm.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The second set of doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 120cm.
• The second set of doors have 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 the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• The following areas have stepped access: the prayer room.
• Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Seating available in the walkways includes: benches.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.
• There is a wheelchair available for use by visitors. There are portable stools available to borrow on the first and second floor.

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Reception

• The reception is located to the right after entering.
• The distance from the entrance doors is 8m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 102cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 82cm.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: benches.

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Shop (Ground Floor)

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• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include narrow aisles (less than 120cm) and narrow openings.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
  • Signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available on this floor includes: benches.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Payment View
  • The checkout area is located to the right hand side of the shop.
  • There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
  • The venue has a payment counter.
  • The height of the payment counter is 82cm.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Eating and Drinking (Yorks Café at Ikon)

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• Location and Service View
  • The café is located to the front right of the Ikon Gallery building. The entrance to the café is via the main entrance to Ikon Gallery.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and colleagues who can provide assistance with ordering.
  • Full table service is available.
  • Menus are handheld.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: 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.
  • There is a single, manual door at the entrance to the café. The door is 99cm wide, has a low contrast and is heavy to open.
• Order and Payment View
  • The payment counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located to the left as you enter the café.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 113cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
• 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.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, benches and high stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
  • Some seating and tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the rear of the building.
  • The distance from the reception desk is 25m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 195cm (width) x 242cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 110cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 55cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 80cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 120cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 130cm and 160cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room

• The room surveyed is located on the ground floor, opposite the toilet with adaptations.
• The distance from the main entrance is 25m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
• The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
• The door is easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 76cm.
• Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
• The height of the baby change facility when in use is 88cm.
• There is a toilet, a wash basin, a hand dryer, a paper towel dispenser and a mirror in the room.
• The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
• The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located to the left, after the shop.
• The distance from the reception desk is 15m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The ground floor, first floor and second floor are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a low visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
• None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 90cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 127cm (width) x 152cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
• None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• There is an audible feature when the lift is moving, to indicate whether the lift is ascending or descending.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located opposite the lift.
• The ground floor, first floor and second floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 14 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 22cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• The steps have open risers.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor, to the left from the lift.
  • The distance from the lift is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 81cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 152cm (width) x 200cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 83cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 55cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 77cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 99cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 104cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 108cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 130cm and 160cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (First Floor - Events Room)

• The room is located on the first floor, to the left from the lift through the manual door.
• The distance from the lift is 10m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
• The door opens towards you.
• The door is easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 104cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Exhibition Space (First Floor)

• This area is indoors.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The following may be experienced here: smoke, fog, or misting effects, strobe or flashing lights, sudden loud noises and lighting effects.
• There is background noise.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• Display information includes: audio guides and televisions/screens.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Seating available in this area includes: benches and stools.
• Guided tours are available.
• There is step-free level access throughout the tour, this may include the use of a lift.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided throughout the tour.
• There are three exhibition areas.
  Portable seating is available in the area at the start of the exhibitions.
  The visual and sensory effects vary depending on the exhibition.

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Room (First Floor Meeting Room - The Library)

• The room is located to the far left corner of the third exhibition area.
• The distance from the third exhibition area is 3m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 83cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Exhibition Space (Second Floor)

• 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).
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The following may be experienced here: smoke, fog, or misting effects, strobe or flashing lights, sudden loud noises and lighting effects.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Seating available in this area includes: benches.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
• The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• Guided tours are available.
• There is step-free level access throughout the tour, this may include the use of a lift.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided throughout the tour.

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Area (Resources Room - Learning Area)

• This learning area is located on the second floor.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• Facilities available in this area include: seating, tv, books, play equipment, cushions, portable seats.
• There is step-free level access throughout the area.
• Access throughout the area may include narrow openings.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in this area includes: armchairs and stools.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
• The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Room (Second Floor Meeting Room - Boardroom)

• The room is located to the rear left of the exhibition area.
• The distance from the exhibition area is 8m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 82cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.