Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a meeting room, hall, kitchen, St Ledger Homes and the Your Life Conversation Point.
- Related link Your Life Conversation Point - Mexborough Library.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/your-life-community-conversation-point-mexborough-library
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Comments
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- This is one of the venues used by Stronger Communities and Wellbeing Officers to hold the "Your Life Conversation Point".
- This venue is also used by various community groups including, Making Space, Mexborough Heritage Society, Befriend and WEA (Workers Education Association) to deliver IT courses.
- The meeting room is available to hire.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:40 - 13:00.
- Monday 13:30 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 08:40 - 13:00.
- Tuesday 13:30 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 08:40 - 13:00.
- Wednesday 13:30 - 17:00.
- Thursday 08:40 - 13:00.
- Thursday 13:30 - 17:00.
- Friday 08:40 - 13:00.
- Friday 13:30 - 17:00.
- Saturday 08:40 - 13:00.
- Sunday Closed.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Mexborough.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is St John St Car Park.
- The car park is located on St John Street.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- On street Blue Badge parking is located on Hope Street.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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- Photographs 4 and 5 show the Blue Badge parking bays at the front of the venue on Hope Street.
- These parking bays are 210cm wide and are marked widthway only.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on John Street.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 128cm.
- 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) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 110cm.
- 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 left and right of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) 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 moderate to good.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Reception (Enquiries Desk)
- The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) 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 moderate to good.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
St Ledgers Homes
- The area for St Ledgers Homes is located 5m ahead as you enter from the main entrance.
- The height of the desk is 69cm.
- There are chairs without armrests available.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Library
- This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
- This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
- This library does have a regular supply of books in audio format.
- There is an ordering service.
- The library does not have computers with accessible software.
- Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
- A height adjustable chair is / are available.
- Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes a magnifying glass.
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- There are computers available within the library.
- The computer desks are 68cm high.
- There is a quick access computer available with linked scanner (photograph 6).
- This computer can be used for 20 minuets only.
- There are computers in the children's section on the lower ground floor (photograph 8).
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G and 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 moderate to good.
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- Photograph 3 shows the stairs leading to the lower ground floor.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the rear of the ground floor.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G and 1.
- The lift is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 85cm x 120cm (2ft 9in x 3ft 11in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does 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.
Accessible Toilet (Lower Ground Floor - Right Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located on the lower ground floor ahead and to the right as you exit the lift.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is not a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from reception.
- The door opens inwards.
- 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 130cm x 293cm (4ft 3in x 9ft 7in).
- 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
- 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 and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is at a height of 116cm.
- The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
- 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 44cm (1ft 5in).
- 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 poor 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.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within this accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 86cm (2ft 10in).
Standard Toilet(s) (Lower Ground Floor)
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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 Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the lower ground floor.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels in the shared toilets are moderate to good.
Additional Info
- Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are 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.