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Deelands Hall

Deelands Road, Birmingham, B45 9RR

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include a hall, kitchen, accessible toilet and standard toilets.
  • Services / facilities within the grounds include a garden.

Opening Times

  • Please contact the venue for details of opening times and opening times do vary depending on timetabling.

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Longbridge.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Outside Access

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 102cm (3ft 4in).
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 99cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located ahead of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are varied.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is straight ahead when you enter the building.
  • There is no signage for the kitchen.
  • The corridor/walkway outside the room is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • There is step-free access into the room.
  • The door opens away from you (push).
  • The door for the kitchen is not push pad activated.
  • The door is single.
  • The width of the door is 77cm.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the kitchen.
  • Facilities/features in the kitchen include; sinks, ovens, hobs, microwaves, kettles and toasters.
  • The area has a non-slip floor.
  • The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the kitchen areas is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The worktops/counters are at a height of 90cm.
  • The counters/worktops have a poor colour contrast to the wall and to one of the sinks.
  • The counters/worktops have a good colour contrast with the other wash sink.
  • There are overhead and under counter cupboards/units.
  • The cupboard/unit handles are not easy to grip.
  • The cupboard/unit handles have a fair colour contrast.
  • The sink tap types are lever and twist.

Hall

  • The doors are double (push) and may be hard to open.
  • One of the doors is permanently held open.
  • The width of the doorway is 78cm.
  • The contrast between the doors and the wall is poor.
  • There is seating without armrests within the room.
  • There are tables within the room.
  • The distance from the floor to the underside of the tables is 72cm.
  • The floor surface is even and is wood.
  • The contrast between the walls and the floor is varied.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • There is a counter at the kitchen window.
  • The height of the counter is 90cm.

Level Change (Community Garden)

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located to the left of the building.
  • There is/are 9 step(s) to the area/service.
  • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).

Parks and Gardens (Community Garden)

  • The park or garden does have footpaths.
  • The path(s) has a / have gravel surface(s).
  • The majority of the path(s) is not / are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are slight slopes on the paths.
  • There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Comments View
    • Some paths surfaces are uneven paving slabs.
    • There is a metal gate to access the community garden.
    • There is a small step, created by the kerb, immediately in front of the gate.

Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located at the end of the main corridor.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • 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 not push pad activated.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 125cm x 170cm (4ft 1in x 5ft 7in).
    • 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 82cm (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 not 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 general domestic 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 47cm (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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 109cm (3ft 7in).
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 103cm (3ft 5in).
    • 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 poor.
    • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) 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 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 103cm (3ft 5in).

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
    • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left when you enter the building.
    • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
    • Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
  • Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
    • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the end of the main corridor.
    • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Comments View
    • At the time of survey, the male toilets could not be accessed.

Additional Info

  • 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 cannot be requested.