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Introduction

• Related link Broadway Plaza.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/birmingham-city-council/access-guides/broadway-plaza

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Birmingham.
• The venue is in a pedestrian area.
• 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 Five Ways.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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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 Broadway Plaza.
  • The car park is located underneath Broadway Plaza, off Ladywood Middleway.
• 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
  • Please see the separate Broadway Plaza Detailed Access Guide for further information on the parking.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located along Broadway Plaza.
• There is 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 148cm (4ft 10in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • There are security barriers just beyond the main entrance.
  • The gap through the wide barrier is 100cm.
  • Alternatively, there is a turnstile.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) 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 medium.
• There is a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played throughout the venue.
• Lighting levels are varied.

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Level Change (Mezzanine Level)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading down to the mezzanine level.
• There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.
• There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.

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Lift (Mezzanine Level)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located next to the level change.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 73cm x 134cm (2ft 5in x 4ft 5in).

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Level Change (Gaming Floor)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading down from the mezzanine level.
• There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.
• There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.

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Lift (Gaming Floor)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located next to the level change.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is 44m (48yd) from main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 73cm x 134cm (2ft 5in x 4ft 5in).

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Level Change (Card Room)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located at the rear of the gaming floor.
• There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.
• There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.

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Lift (Card Room)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located next to the level change.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The lift is 75m (82yd) from main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 73cm x 134cm (2ft 5in x 4ft 5in).

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Level Change (Mirage Restaurant)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading up to the restaurant from the gaming floor.
• There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.
• There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.

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• Comments View
  • There is an identical level change within the restaurant leading to a raised seating area.
  • There is an identical platform lift next to that level change.

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Lift (Mirage Restaurant)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located next to the level change.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The lift is 80m (87yd) from main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 73cm x 134cm (2ft 5in x 4ft 5in).

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Restaurant Bar Internal (Bar)

• The following information is for the bar.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Food is available from the bar.
• Full table service is available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 35cm (1ft 2in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is bar snacks.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (Mirage Restaurant)

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Full table service is available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 85m (93yd) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 74cm (2ft 5in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is a fusion of Thai, Chinese and Italian.

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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
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 75m (82yd 1in) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located on the gaming floor.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from the cashiers desk.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 218cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 2in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • 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.
  • The emergency 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 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.
  • 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 a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The hand dryer is 112cm (3ft 8in) high.
  • 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).
• 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 poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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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 on the gaming floor.
  • The female and male toilets are 75m (82yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Level Change (Standard Toilets)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located on the floor leading into each toilet.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 78cm (2ft 7in).

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.