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Introduction

• York’s Visitor Information Centre relocated to 1 Museum Street in May 2010. In designing the new facilities extensive consideration has been given to accessibility – this was the first priority in considering our move from De Grey Rooms, and was taken into account in the relocation to a listed building. A lift has been installed to enable full disabled access to the ground floor visitor information area. Counters have been established with wheelchair users in mind. A hearing loop is available and two staff have been trained in British Sign Language to assist people who are hard of hearing. All staff have completed a “Welcome All” course. .
• Staff use the Visitor Guide which highlights accommodation that is wheelchair or otherwise disabled-friendly. Staff visit the accommodation providers to see first hand the facilities on offer and report this information back to other members of the team.

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Opening Times

• Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Sunday 10:00 - 16:00.

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  • Bank holiday hours are the same as Sunday.

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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 a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is York.

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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 Parking and Drop-off Details. View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The photograph shows the main road outside the venue.

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Outside Access (Blake Street Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the side of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in) wide.

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Level Change (Blake Street Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).

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Level Change (Inside Blake Street Entrance)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located opposite the Blake Street entrance.
• There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.
• There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.

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Outside Access (Museum Street Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.

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Level Change (Museum Street Entrance)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located in front of the entrance.
• There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
• The steps are not clearly marked.
• The steps are deep.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 9m (29ft 6in) from the Blake Street entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• The desk does not have a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you enter.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is 3m (9ft 10in) from Blake Street entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 130cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 3in).
• 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 not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift controls do have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are not available.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

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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.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
• Staff are trained to BSL level (unknown at time of research).

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York City Centre Access Information

• Please click here for city centre access information
• Please click here for more information about Blue Badge parking locations in York.