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Reaside Community Centre

17 Ormond Road, Birmingham, B45 0JD

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Introduction

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

Location

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

Opening Times

  • Please contact the venue for details of opening times and opening times do vary depending on timetabling.
  • Comments View
    • Opening times are timetabled depending on classes or events booked.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the building.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The width of the door opening is 81cm.
    • 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 in front of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Reception

  • The desk/counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
  • The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Inside Access

  • There is not 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 good.
  • Comments View
    • There is a small step (8cm) to access the dojo, created by the floor mats.

Foyer

  • The flooring in the foyer is vinyl and carpet.
  • The contrast between the floor and the walls is good.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • There is space for a wheelchair to manoeuvre.
  • Lighting levels are good.

Dojo

  • There are double doors (pull) to enter the room.
  • The doorway is 134cm wide and permanently held open.
  • There is a small step to get on to the mats.
  • The height of the step is 8cm.
  • The flooring is matting.
  • Contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an unobstructed 150cm x 150cm turning space within the room.
  • The lighting is good.

Entrance (Standard Changing Room - Dojo)

  • This information is for the entrance located off the dojo.
  • Entrance View
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 68cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located at the door.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 8cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

Standard Changing Room (Dojo)

  • There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the dojo entrance.
  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the dojo.
  • The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located off the dojo.
  • There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
  • Shower facilities are not available within the changing room(s).

Social Room

  • There are double doors (pull) with one locked door to enter the room.
  • The doorway is 68cm wide and the door is permanently held open.
  • The flooring is vinyl and is shiny.
  • Contrast between the walls and floor is varied.
  • There are benches and chairs with no armrests.
  • There is an unobstructed 150cm x 150cm turning space within the room.
  • There are tables within the room.
  • The distance from the floor to the underside of the tables is 66cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located off of the waiting area.
  • There is signage for the kitchen on the door.
  • 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 76cm.
  • The door may be hard to open, due to a soft-closer.
  • There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the kitchen (150cm x 150cm).
  • Facilities/features in the kitchen include; sinks, fridges, hobs, ovens, 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 94cm.
  • The counters/worktops have a good colour contrast to the wall and to the sink.
  • There are under counter cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
  • The cupboard/unit handles are easy to grip.
  • The cupboard/unit handle have a good colour contrast.
  • The fridge door handle has a poor colour contrast.
  • The sink tap types are twist.

Entrance (Garden)

  • This information is for the entrance located off the social room.
  • Entrance View
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 154cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 68cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located between the two doors.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are low to moderate.
    • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

Level Change (Garden)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located after the second door to the garden.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 95cm (3ft 1in).

Parks and Gardens

  • The park or garden does have footpaths.
  • The path(s) has a / have tarmac surface(s).
  • The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are slight slopes on the paths.
  • There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Entrance (Accessible and Female Toilets)

  • This information is for the entrance located to the left when you enter the building.
  • Entrance View
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 82cm.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
    • The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
    • 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 locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 76cm (2ft 6in).
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 200cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 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 76cm (2ft 6in).
    • 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.
    • 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 sanitary and 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 114cm (3ft 9in).
    • 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.
    • There is a low visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) 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.
    • The lighting levels are 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 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • Comments View
    • At the time of survey, the transfer space was obstructed by portable grabrails.

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 as you enter the building.
    • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
  • Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
    • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left as you enter the building.
    • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.

Additional Info

  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
  • The assistance dog toilet area is located in the garden.