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Introduction

Related link Focus Birmingham - Elizabeth Gunn Centre.
Https://www.accessable.co.uk/birmingham-city-council/access-guides/focus-birmingham-elizabeth-gunn-centre
Related link Focus Birmingham - Low Vision Centre.
Https://www.accessable.co.uk/birmingham-city-council/access-guides/the-focus-birmingham-low-vision-centre

Comments View
- Focus Birmingham supports people with visual impairments and other disabilities, together with their carers, by providing services that reflect their wants and needs.

Opening Times

Monday 09:00 - 16:30.
Tuesday 09:00 - 16:30.
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:30.
Thursday 09:00 - 16:30.
Friday 09:00 - 16:30.

Location

The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Birmingham.
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 University.

Parking

The venue does not have its own car park.

Public Car Parks View
- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
On Street Blue Badge Parking View
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
On Street Standard Parking View
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Comments View
- On site parking is for staff only.
- The majority of service users arrive by mini buses which can drop-off outside the appropriate entrance.
- It is possible to park in Woodville Road but there are no marked bays.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is level access into the venue.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 158cm (5ft 2in) wide.

Reception

The reception desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high height.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.

Inside Access

There is not level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the system.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played in reception.
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
Lighting levels are bright.

Level Change (Inside Access)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located in the corridor behind reception.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 114cm (3ft 9in).

Accessible Toilet

There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location and Access View
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 13m (14yd) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located in the corridor behind reception.
- There is not level access to the accessible toilet.
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 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 235cm x 230cm (7ft 9in x 7ft 7in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 160cm (5ft 3in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not 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 in the accessible toilet.
- 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 50cm (1ft 8in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- 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 towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in) high.
- 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 sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The sink is 81cm (2ft 8in) high.
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 grab rails and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are bright.

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
- The female and male toilets are located next to the community services offices.
- The female and male toilets are 16m (17yd) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.