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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Community Hall, Sports Hall and various meeting and conference rooms and tenanted offices.

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• Comments View
  • Various organisations use the venue including Barnsley College, Home Trust Farm, Street Stage and Bradford Bears who are an all inclusive wheelchair basketball team.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Bradford Forster Square.

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Opening Times

• Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.

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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 is located to the right of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 220cm x 450cm (7ft 3in x 14ft 9in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) 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 level changes with no dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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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.
  • The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 57cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 57cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Reception

• 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 good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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• Comments View
  • The corridor to the right of reception leads to the Community Hall, Prayer Room and Standard Toilets.
  • The corridor to the left of reception leads to the Sports Hall, Accessible and Standard Changing Rooms, Accessible and Standard Toilet and various meeting and conference rooms.
  • All the doors in the building are at least 75cm wide, openings vary from away and towards you and some doors are held open or may be difficult to open.

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Accessible Changing Room (Left Corridor - Right Transfer)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located off the corridor to the left of reception.
• The facility is 22m (24yd 2in) from the Main Entrance.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• The door is locked by a twist lock.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 250cm x 388cm (8ft 2in x 12ft 9in).
• The toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
• The lateral transfer space is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• There is not a flush on the transfer side.
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• The toilet seat is 49cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
• There is a sink.
• The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The height of the sink is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• The tap type is twist/turn.
• There is not a mixer tap.
• There is not an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
• The accessible changing room has a manual hoist and a ceiling tracking hoist.
• There is a changing bench.
• The facility changing bench is free standing.
• The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
• The length of the bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
• There is a wheel in shower.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 55cm (1ft 10in).

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Accessible Toilet (Left Corridor - Right Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located off the corridor to the left of reception.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 247cm x 210cm (8ft 1in x 6ft 11in).
  • There is 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 190cm (6ft 3in).
  • 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 an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • 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 for the toilet.
  • 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • 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 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 good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) 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 fair.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is a shower in this area.
  • The shower does not have drop down or fixed handrails.
  • The height of the shower chair is 46cm.
  • There is a similar accessible toilet adjacent.

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Standard Changing Room (Left Corridor - Female)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the sports hall.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located off the corridor to the left of reception.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There is a similar male standard changing room adjacent.

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Level Change (Right Corridor)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in the corridor to the right of reception.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Left Corridor)

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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 within the female and male standard changing rooms.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 30m (32yd 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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Standard Toilet(s) (Right Ground)

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• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located off the right corridor beyond the Community Hall.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 32m (34yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located off the right corridor beyond the Community Hall.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • 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 a landing.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • Photographs 3 and 4 show the rear staircase at the end of the corridor to the left of reception.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left of reception.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 105cm x 138cm (3ft 5in x 4ft 6in).
• 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 moderate to good.

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Accessible Toilet (First Floor)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located off the first floor corridor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
• Comments View
  • This accessible toilet was being used as storage on the day of the visit and could not be surveyed or photographed, 15/11/2021.

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Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.
• Home visits / services are not available.