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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a hall, meeting rooms, IT suites, a kitchen and social area.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include a tarmac five-a-side pitch and a grassed area with picnic table.

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Opening Times

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

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  • Different groups use the building, so opening times vary according to their use.

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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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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 side of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be 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 370cm x 602cm (12ft 2in x 19ft 9in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 18m (19yd 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 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.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• Comments View
  • The bell is at the second set of doors.
  • The second set of doors is opened from inside by staff once bell has been pressed.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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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 medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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  • There is seating in the reception area (photograph 2), and between the two sets of doors (photograph 3).
  • The seats do not have armrests.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played throughout the building, during some events and sessions.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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• Comments View
  • There is a pool table and table football in the main corridor.
  • The fixed loop system is in the hall.
  • A portable infrared system is also available on request.

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Kitchen Area

• The kitchen area is to the front right of building.
• The height of the kitchen worktop is 92cm.
• There is clear pictoral signage on cupboard doors to show where plates, glasses etc. are stored.
• There are overhead and floor level cupboards.
• The height to floor level cupboard handles is 85cm.
• There is a sink.
• The height to the sink is 91cm.
• The taps are twist/turn mixer.
• There is a cooker with hob.
• The height to the hob is 92cm.
• The height to the cooker controls is 82cm.
• The height to oven door handles is 73cm.
• There is a fridge freezer.
• The height to fridge freezer door handles is 78cm.
• There are disposal facilities.
• The nearest table is 9m from the main entrance.
• The clear height from the floor to the tables is 71cm.
• There are sofas and chairs in the seating area of the kitchen.
• Some of the seating has armrests on one side.
• There is a breakfast bar.
• The height of the breakfast bar is 92cm.
• There are high level chairs at the breakfast bar.
• The height of the high level chairs is 74cm.

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Hall

• The Hall is accessed by double doors which open towards you (pull) and are heavy.
• The clear door width is 142cm.
• There are basketball hoops in the hall.
• The floor has a shiny polished wooden surface.
• There are wall mounted speakers.
• The hall is used by community groups for large meeting and social events.

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Rooms

• There are a number of rooms which can be used by groups using the centre.
• Each room is accessed by a single door which opens away from you (push) and is heavy.
• The clear door width is 73cm.
• Room 6 has computers and a meeting table.
• The height of the computer desks is 78cm.
• Height adjustable chairs available.
• Some of the other rooms have meeting tables and chairs.
• The clear height of the meeting tables is 69cm.
• Some of the chairs have armrests.
• Some of the rooms have sofas.
• Some of the sofas have armrests to either side.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • 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 to the right of the building, beyond the kitchen.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 202cm x 238cm (6ft 8in x 7ft 10in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not 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 fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • 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 both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • 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 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 98cm (3ft 3in).

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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 Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right of the building, off the hall.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the front right of the building, beyond the kitchen.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available 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 in the grounds of the venue.

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• Comments View
  • Some staff have some training in Makaton.
  • The youth group works around meeting the needs of the individuals being worked with.
  • A mobile hoist is available by arrangement.