Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Blueberry Academy and a woodworking / arts and crafts room.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include Fishergate School.
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Comments
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- The venue is used by various community groups, Hope City Church and The Restored Church of God.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in York.
- 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 York.
Opening Times (Melbourne Centre)
- Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.
Opening Times (Blueberry Academy)
- Monday 09:30 - 16:00.
- Tuesday 09:30 - 16:00.
- Wednesday 09:30 - 16:00.
- Thursday 09:30 - 16:00.
- Friday 09:30 - 16:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located at the front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders can booked in advance.
- There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 375cm x 600cm (12ft 4in x 19ft 8in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 14m (15yd 11in) 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 not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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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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- The venue shares the car park with Fishergate School.
Access Point (Car Park)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located in the car park.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
- The gate is easy to open.
- The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
- The width of the gap is 104cm.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 95cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the right of 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.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 133cm (4ft 4in).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located leading to the entrance.
- There is/are 3 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a second lower handrail.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
- The lighting levels are medium.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Accessible Changing Room
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing room is located at the rear of the venue.
- The facility is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 234cm x 215cm (7ft 8in x 7ft 1in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
- The lateral transfer space is 94cm (3ft 1in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is 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 69cm (2ft 3in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- The accessible changing room has a manual hoist.
- There is a changing bench.
- The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The length of the bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- There is not a wheel in shower.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right as you enter.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Level Change (Standard Toilets)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located to the right of reception.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 76cm (2ft 6in).
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 normally on duty.
- Staff are trained to BSL level 2.