Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include community, meeting and changing rooms.
- Related link Aston Park.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/birmingham-city-council/access-guides/aston-park
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Comments
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- Opening times vary according to bookings and events taking place.
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 not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Aston.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 550cm x 290cm (18ft 1in x 9ft 6in).
- On street Blue Badge parking is located off Upper Thomas Street, on the park access road.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- Although there is no standard marked parking it is possible to park along the Aston Park access road.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 158cm (5ft 2in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located on the path leading down to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are not trained to use the system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- 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 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located in the foyer.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 245cm x 345cm (8ft 0in x 11ft 4in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 150cm (4ft 11in).
- 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 a functional emergency alarm available.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- 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 53cm (1ft 9in).
- 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 not a towel dispenser.
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- The baby change facilities are located in the adapted toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
- Additional standard toilets are located in the changing rooms.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located in the adapted toilet.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 53cm (1ft 9in).
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located in the foyer.
- The female and male toilets are 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- Additional standard toilets are located in the changing rooms.
Standard Changing Room
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 10m (32ft 10in) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing rooms are located in a corridor off the foyer.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.