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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Birmingham New Street.
• There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Brindley Place Canalside Car Park.
  • The car park is located in Brindley Place.
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 540cm x 230cm (17ft 9in x 7ft 7in).
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located in Sheepcote Street.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 450cm x 230cm (14ft 9in x 7ft 7in).
  • Standard marked parking bays are located in Sheepcote Street.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • Cars parked at Brindley Place Car park can get there ticket stamped at the box office and obtain 10% off.

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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 door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

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• Comments View
  • Only the doors on the right are automatic doors and are push pad activated.

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Reception (Box Office)

• The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the bar.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0-1-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located off the foyer.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0-1-2.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 130cm x 140cm (4ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Level Change (Main House - Door 3)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located along the corridor leading to Door 3.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 112cm (3ft 8in).

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• Comments View
  • This sloped corridor gives access to row E in the main auditorium.

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Level Change (Ron Barber Theatre)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in the corridor leading into the theatre.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).

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Level Change (Ron Barber Theatre - Stage)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading up to the stage.
• There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are low.
• 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.
• There is a lift to access this area/service.
• The lift does bypass the step(s).

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Lift (Ron Barber Theatre - Stage)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the backstage area.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The lift is 24m (26yd) from main lift.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 80cm (3ft 3in x 2ft 7in).

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Restaurant Bar Internal

• The following information is for the bar.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the counter.
• Food or drinks cannot be brought to the table.
• There is a lowered section at the service counter.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• Menus are wall only.
• The type of food served here is cold snacks.

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Theatre

• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
• Designated seating is located in row M and the balcony.
• Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
• A companion may sit with you.
• Companions sit next to the patron.
• It is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the designated seating area to the nearest accessible toilet.
• This venue does provide audio described performances.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is a headset.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
• A deposit is not required for the sound enhancement system.
• The rows suitable for hearing assistance systems are all rows.
• There is a wheelchair to borrow.
• To borrow a wheelchair,please ask at the box office.
• Concessions are available.
• Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.

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• Comments View
  • Individual hearing loops can be provided.
  • Captioned performances are sometimes shown.
  • There is a small theatre on the level 0 called the Ron Barber theatre.
  • There is no fixed seating in the Ron Barber theatre so wheelchair users can sit in different areas.

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Accessible Toilet (Foyer)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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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.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the foyer.
  • There is level access to this 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 250cm (5ft 5in x 8ft 2in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not 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 fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab 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 is a mirror.
  • 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 49cm (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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 fair.
  • There is a medium colour 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 medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 93cm (3ft 1in).

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Accessible Toilet (Ron Barber Theatre - Performers)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the backstage area.
  • There is level access to this 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 sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 130cm x 195cm (4ft 3in x 6ft 5in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 65cm (2ft 2in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab 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 is a mirror.
  • 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 49cm (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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 poor.
  • There is a high colour 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 bright.
• Comments View
  • This toilet is used by the performers only.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on level 2.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • Additional standard toilets are located on level 0.

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Additional Info

• Staff do not 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 front of the venue.
• Home visits / services are not available.