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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a hall that can be used as four separate rooms, a kitchen, Council Housing office and Accessible Arts and Media.

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• Comments View
  • The venue is used by local community groups including Chapelfields Community Hub and Food Bank, a pay as you feel café and a local youth club.
  • Accessible Arts and Media provide various activities for disabled adults and young people, to older people with dementia and memory loss and people with mental ill-health. They also work with schools, community groups and local businesses.

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Location

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

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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 not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• 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.

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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 step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • 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) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Outside Access (Accessible Arts and Media)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the Main Entrance.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Inside Access

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

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• Comments View
  • Photographs 6,7,8,and 9 show the kitchen on the ground floor.
  • The kitchen is equipped with standard base units, an electric hob and oven, a microwave, a fridge and a large and small sink.
  • Both sinks have twist and turn taps.

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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 not clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is not a landing.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Lift (Platform Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located beyond the Accessible Arts and Media Entrance.
• The lift is a platform 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 2m (2yd 7in) from the Accessible Arts and Media Entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 81cm (2ft 8in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 92cm x 144cm (3ft x 4ft 9in).
• There are not 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 not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not 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 (Ground Floor Right - Right Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Main Entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor to the rear right of the building.
  • 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 210cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 11in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 65cm (2ft 2in).
  • 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 available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary, clinical waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • 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 the right.
  • 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 a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • 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
  • 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 fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• 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 81cm (2ft 8in).
• Comments View
  • This accessible toilet is also used as the male and female standard toilet.
• Comments View
  • This accessible toilet is also used as the male and female standard toilet.

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Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor Left - Left Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Main Entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor to the rear left of the building.
  • 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 210cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 11in).
  • 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 on the left is 60cm.
  • 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 available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary, clinical waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • 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 not a mirror.
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • 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
  • 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 fair.
  • There is a fair 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
  • This accessible toilet is also used as the male and female standard toilet.

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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 the first floor.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the the platform lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
• Comments View
  • There are wall mounted rails to the right of the toilet, as seen in photograph 4.

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Additional Info

• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested 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 at the rear of the venue.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.