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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the main teaching room, main hall and sensory room.
• There are 5 rooms in south block also associated with the autism centre. These rooms are on the second floor and consist of a kitchen, art room and several teaching rooms.

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• Comments View
  • It is recommended that the venue be accessed via the entrance from Sheffield Road.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Chesterfield.
• The nearest mainline station is Chesterfield.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of West Block.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 600cm x 400cm (19ft 8in x 13ft 1in).
  • Designated parking bays are not clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 17m (18yd 1ft) 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.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located to the side of the venue.
• Comments View
  • The car park is for staff parking, although it is available for disabled persons.
  • The Blue Badge bay is located at the rear of North Block 3.
  • There is a barrier to access both the staff car park and also the Blue Badge parking.
  • The barrier is intercom/swipe card controlled.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 117cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 101cm (3ft 4in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • A key card is also required to exit the building.
  • The height of the exit key card reader is 117cm.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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Other Floors (Foyer)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, UG.
  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 3m from the main entrance.
  • There are 7 steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is not a landing.

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Other Floors (Turner Centre)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, UG, 1.
  • The stairs are located far end of the Turner Centre.
  • The stairs are approximately 11m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located off the entrance foyer.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, UG, 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630Kg.
• The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 109cm x 139cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The controls are lower than 90cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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• Comments View
  • The lift allows access from the lower ground floor at the rear of the Turner Centre and overcomes the stairs.
  • The lift requires a keycard to use since it accesses the Autism Centre.
  • The key card reader is 109cm from the floor.

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Sensory Room

• The Sensory Room is located on the upper ground floor.
• It is accessed by double doors, which open away from you, are light and are 150cm wide.
• The Sensory Room is equipped with various adjustable sound and lighting settings, as well as waterbeds and other fixtures to ensure comfort.

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Teaching Room/Training Kitchen

• The Teaching Room/Training kitchen is located on the ground floor.
• It is accessed by a single door which opens away from you, is light and is 80cm wide.
• The Teaching Room/Training Kitchen is equipped with desks, tables, a computer and a height adjustable work surface which has a hob and sink.
• There is also an oven, fridge and microwave.

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Changing Places

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located on the upper ground floor.
  • The facility is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is level access to the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 390cm x 256cm (12ft 10in x 8ft 5in).
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The facility changing bench is free standing.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 158cm (5ft 2in).
  • The facility hoist is mobile.
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 178cm (5ft 10in).
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • Drop down rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the drop down rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is available.
  • The facility has a non slip floor.
  • A functioning emergency alarm is not available.
  • No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located inside the Changing Places and Accessible Toilet.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Accessible Toilet (Changing Places)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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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 lift entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the upper ground floor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards and outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 390cm x 256cm (12ft 10in x 8ft 5in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 180cm (5ft 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 not an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary, non-infectious waste, general domestic waste and clinical waste disposal units.
  • 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 the left.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • 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 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 wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • 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 toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There is a portable hoist in the accessible toilet.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the lower ground floor.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the lower ground floor to the right of the teaching room/training kitchen.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Staff do receive deaf awareness training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
• Staff are trained to BSL level (unknown at time of research).
• Staff are Text Relay aware.