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COVID-19 Information

• The information in this section was taken in January 2022.
• There is a member of staff available at the entrance.
• There is a hand sanitiser available at the entrance.
• The hand sanitisers are free standing.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 118cm.
• Hand sanitisers are available inside the venue.
• There is not a limited number of people allowed inside.
• There is a Track and Trace system in place.
• There is not a one-way system throughout.
• There is clear signage inside to help with social distancing.
• There are protective clear screens located at desks/counters.
• Toilets are available.
• For more information about the measures in place for Covid-19 please click here (new tab) .

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Doncaster Central Library, Children's Library, Non Fiction Library, Café 1910, Doncaster Gallery and Museum incorporating The Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Museum and The Railway Heritage Museum, and various meeting rooms.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include a garden area.
• Related link Doncaster Gallery and Museum.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/doncaster-metropolitan-borough-council/access-guides/doncaster-gallery-and-museum

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  • The venue is used by local community groups including Mother Hookers, (Crochet Group), U3A, (University of the Third Age), and various reading groups.

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Opening Times

• Monday 11:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 11:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 09:30 - 16:30.
• Thursday 13:00 - 19:00.
• Friday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Saturday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Sunday Closed.

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  • Last admission is 15 minutes before closing.
  • Opening hours may vary throughout the year, please check before visiting.
  • Admission is free.

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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

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Chamber Road Car Park.
  • The car park is located on Chamber Road.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located in Chamber Road.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • Standard marked parking bays are located in Chamber Road.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The Blue Badge and standard parking bays in Chamber Road are marked lengthways only (photographs 8 to 12).

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Level Change (Building Approach)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located on the approach from the right of the building.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• 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 in the centre of the step(s).
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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  • The bollards on the approach to the entrance are 115cm wide.

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Outside Access (Accessible 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 main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 120cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left 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 ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located beyond the entrance.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are in the centre.
  • 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.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• Comments View
  • There are revolving doors to the left of the accessible entrance.
  • The width between the security barriers immediately beyond the entrance is 151cm (photograph 12).

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Reception (Reception and Gift Shop)

• The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the accessible 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 good.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 24/01/2022.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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  • All of the doors in the building are at least 75cm wide.
  • Some of the doors are double and some may be difficult to open.
  • Photographs 5 to 9 show examples of the various seating and tables in all of the library areas.
  • Photograph 10 shows an example of a meeting room. Meeting rooms of various sizes are available on the ground, first and second floors.
  • There are portable hearing loops available on request for use in the meeting rooms.
  • Photograph 11 shows the wheelchair available for use whilst in the building.
  • Photograph 12 shows the walking aid available for use whilst in the building.
  • This walking aid also has a seat attached for resting on.

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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 have computers with accessible software.
• Accessible software includes Zoomtext.
• Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
• A height adjustable chair is / are available.
• Other computer auxiliary aids include laptops and tablets for library members whilst in the library.

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  • Photograph 5 shows a work table with centre power points for laptops and tablets.
  • There is a work table with fixed computers available (photograph 6).
  • The height of these work tables are 74cm.
  • There are two self-service machines at the front of the library.
  • The lowest function on these machine is 94cm, the highest function is 140cm (photographs 7 and 8).

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Children's Library

• The Children's Library is located on the ground floor at the rear of the venue.
• This area has a Go Create room (photographs 9 and 10).

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Eating and Drinking (Café 1910)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located on the ground floor at the centre of the building.
• 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.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 52cm (1ft 8in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 113cm (3ft 8in).
• 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 not 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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  • There are tables with tablets attached (photograph 4).

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Changing Places (Children's Library - Left and Right Transfer)

• The facility is located at the rear of the building in the children's library.
• The facility is approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the accessible entrance.
• The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
• The facility is not located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
• There is level access to the facility.
• The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
• The colour contrast between the external door and wall is good.
• The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
• You do need a key for the facility.
• The key is a radar key.
• The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
• There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
• The door opens outwards.
• The door is easy to open.
• The door is locked by a locking handle.
• The door has a horizontal grab rail.
• The width of the door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the facility are 360cm x 230cm.
• The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
• There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
• The facility has a non-slip floor.
• The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
• The facility toilet is peninsular.
• The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 150cm (4ft 11in).
• The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 160cm (5ft 3in).
• Dropdown rails are provided.
• As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
• The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
• As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
• The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is good.
• The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is good.
• The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
• There is a spatula flush.
• There is a toilet roll holder.
• The height of the toilet roll holder is 90cm.
• The toilet has a cistern.
• The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
• There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
• The emergency pull cord alarm is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
• The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
• The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
• The length of the facility changing bench is 175cm (5ft 9in).
• The facility hoist is powered overhead.
• The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
• There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
• The shower head is height adjustable.
• The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
• There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
• The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
• The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 49cm (1ft 7in).
• Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
• The colour contrast between the shower rails and wall is good.
• There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
• The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is good.
• A privacy screen is not available.
• The type of wash basin is fixed.
• The height of the wash basin is 82cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever.
• There is a mixer tap.
• Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
• As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
• The colour contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall is good.
• There is a soap dispenser.
• The soap dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
• The height of the soap dispenser is 110cm.
• Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
• There is a hand dryer.
• The hand dryer is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
• The height of the hand dryer is 114cm.
• There is not a towel dispenser.
• There is a mirror.
• The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
• There is a/are sanitary and clinical waste disposal units.
• There is not a coat hook.
• There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • The transfer space to the right is obstructed by waste disposal units.

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Accessible Toilet (Main Library - Right Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the front left of the main library.
  • 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 142cm x 267cm (4ft 8in x 8ft 9in).
  • 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is sensor.
  • 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 a/are sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 102cm 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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 111cm (3ft 8in).
  • 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.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • 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 82cm (2ft 8in).

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Accessible Toilet (Children's Library - Right Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the children's library at the rear of the building.
  • 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 153cm x 220cm (5ft x 7ft 3in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • 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 fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 104cm 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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 110cm (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.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
• Comments View
  • The transfer space is obstructed by waste disposal units.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Main Library)

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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 at the front left of the main library.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G, 1, 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not 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 good.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the front right of the library.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, 1, 2.
• The lift is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 212cm (6ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 210cm x 340cm (6ft 11in x 11ft 2in).
• 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
  • There is a wall mounted Braille information board outside and inside the lift (photographs 3 and 4).

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Non Fiction Library - First Floor

• This library is located beyond the lift on the first floor.

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Accessible Toilet (First Floor - Right Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial 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 first floor, to the right as you exit the lift, within the Doncaster Museum.
  • 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 142cm x 267cm (4ft 8in x 8ft 9in).
  • 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is sensor.
  • 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 a/are sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 102cm 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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 111cm (3ft 8in).
  • 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.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
• Comments View
  • The transfer space is obstructed by waste disposal units.

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Standard Toilet(s) (First 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 on the first floor, to the right as you exit the lift, with Doncaster Museum.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.

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Additional Info

• Documents are 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 available.