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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Art Gallery, Café at The Point, various workshop spaces, rooms and studios for hire.

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  • The venue is used by various local community groups including Active Fusion and Doncaster Music Service.
  • The venue runs classes and events and programs covering a variety of topics including Creative Mental Health, Dance Sessions for the Over 50s, Music Session for Children and an Arts Club for Disabled Children and Young Adults.

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Opening Times

• Monday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 19:00.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 19:00.
• Thursday 10:00 - 19:00.
• Friday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Saturday 09:00 - 13:30.
• Sunday Closed.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Doncaster.

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Parking (Staff Car Park)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders can 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 360cm x 480cm (11ft 10in x 15ft 9in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Car Park Entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • The Blue Badge bay can be booked by members of the public in advance by calling reception on 01302 341 662.
  • If you have more than 1 vehicle and require additional spaces, please call the venue as they may be able to reserve additional spaces.
  • There is also a small number of standard parking bays in front of the venue, with free parking for 2 hours(photographs 4, 5 and 6).

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Outside Access (Staff Car Park Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the staff car park.
  • 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 101cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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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 ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.

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Inside Access

• There is not 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 varied.

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Museum (Art Gallery)

• Exhibits can be audio described.
• Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
• The availability of tactile signage depends on exhibition.
• Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
• The availability of Braille signage does not depend on exhibition.
• Touch tours are not available.
• The availability of touch tours does not depend on exhibition.
• Video tours are not available.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Concessions are not available.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow.

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• Comments View
  • The Art Gallery is located on the lower ground floor.

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Other Floors (Lower and Upper Art Gallery)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Lower and Upper Art Gallery.
  • 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 not a landing.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • The Upper Gallery can also be reached by the Bridge on the ground floor.

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Eating and Drinking (Cafe @ The Point)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located on the lower ground floor towards the rear of the venue.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 47cm (1ft 7in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Outside Access (Gallery Garden Entrance / Exit)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located opposite the Café at The Point on the lower ground floor.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 97cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Gallery Garden

• The surface in the garden is a mix of paving slabs and block paving.
• During the summer months The Café at The Point have outdoor tables and chairs in this area.

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Level Change (Lower Ground Floor to the Large Studio)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located beyond the Staff Car Park Entrance.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Other Floors (Main Stairs)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G.
  • There are 14 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 not a landing.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Lift (Public)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located ahead as you enter from the rear entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G.
• The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the rear 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 112cm x 170cm (3ft 8in x 5ft 7in).
• 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 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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• Comments View
  • Photograph 4 shows the lift from the ground floor.

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Level Change (Bridge - Ground Floor)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on the ground floor leading to the lift.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• 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.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 122cm (4ft).

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• Comments View
  • The bridge leads to the lift bypassing the main stairs.

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Level Change (Meeting Room)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located adjacent to the main entrance.
• There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Lift (Meeting Room)

• The lift is located adjacent to the Main Entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Public Lift.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 82cm (2ft 8in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• 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 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 have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • This lift 6m from the Main Entrance and is only used to overcome the steps leading to the meeting rooms.

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Changing Places (Ground Floor - Left and Right Transfer)

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located on the ground floor to the right as you exit the lift.
  • The facility is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is level access to the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • You do need a key for the facility.
  • It is not a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door is 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 347cm x 310cm (11ft 5in x 10ft 2in).
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
  • The sling is attached to the hoist by loop.
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 222cm (7ft 3in).
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Dropdown rails are provided for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The type of wash basin is adjustable.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are not available at the wash basin.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is available.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • A functioning emergency alarm is available.
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  • The door to this area is opened by key fob available from a member of staff.
  • The height to the key fob is 100cm.
  • There is level access to a wheel in shower within the room.
  • The shower head is adjustable and there are grab rails and a curtain for privacy.
  • The height of the flip down shower seat is 50cm.

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Accessible Toilet (Lower Ground Floor - Left Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Car Park Entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located ahead and to the right as you enter from the Car Park entrance.
  • 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 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 212cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 11in).
  • 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 140cm and 151cm from the floor.
• 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 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 109cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 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 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 poor.
  • 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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Standard Toilet(s) (Lower Ground Floor)

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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 ahead and to the right as you enter from the Car Park entrance.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Car Park entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There are similar standard female and male toilets on the Upper Art Gallery (photographs 5 and 6).

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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.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.

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• Comments View
  • Most staff are Makaton trained and Makaton is used by artists in many of the creative workshops.