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Introduction

• Related link Summerfield Community Centre.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/birmingham-city-council/access-guides/summerfield-community-centre

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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 Jewellery Quarter.

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Opening Times

• Monday 09:00 - 20:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 21:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 20:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 21:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 18:00.
• Saturday 09:30 - 13:00.
• Sunday Closed.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 400cm (7ft 10in x 13ft 1in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 26m (28yd) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 28m (31yd) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 126cm (4ft 2in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 2m (6ft 7in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Inside Access

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

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Level Change (Inside Access)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located in the main corridor leading up to the facilities.
• There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are bright.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are deep.
• The steps do not have handrails.
• There is not a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you enter.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The lift is 14m (15yd) from main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 77cm x 130cm (2ft 6in x 4ft 3in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located off the main corridor.
  • The fitness suite is 22m (24yd) from the main entrance.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • Level access is by lift.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The opening is 77cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
  • A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
  • There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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Toilet with Adaptations

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

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
  • There is 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 100cm x 184cm (3ft 3in x 6ft).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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.
• 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 not mirrors.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 140cm (4ft 7in) 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 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 high 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.
  • The lighting levels are low.
• Comments View
  • An additional accessible toilet with identical specifications is located within the standard changing rooms.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located to the left as you enter.
  • The female and male toilets are 8m (26ft 3in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

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Standard Changing Room

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing room is 17m (19yd) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room is 15m (16yd) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room is 8m (26ft 3in) from the fitness suite.
• The standard changing rooms are located on the main corridor.
• There is not level access to the standard changing rooms.

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Standard Shower

• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• 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 outside the venue.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.