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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a secondary school, dining hall, assembly hall and meeting rooms.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include a sports centre, primary school and playing fields.
• Related link William McIlvanney Leisure Centre.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/east-ayrshire-council/access-guides/william-mcilvanney-leisure-centre

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Kilmarnock.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 16:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 16:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 16:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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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 at the front of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 7 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 600cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 26m (28yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 48m (52yd 1ft) 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 and block paving.
  • 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)

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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.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
• Comments View
  • The push pad is on the left before the entrance.
  • There is also a 146cm wide revolving door to the right of the first set of doors.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • 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 76cm.
  • 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 in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Reception (Main)

• The desk/counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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• Comments View
  • There is a one-way system on the upper floor corridors, to the left from the lift.
  • There are height adjustable tables and benches in the science area.
  • There are height adjustable desks including a cooker and lower sink in home economics.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are A, B, C.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There are various staircases throughout the building.
  • The central stairs handrails are embedded in the wall recess.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are A, B, C.
• The lift is approximately 74m (80yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 92cm x 197cm (3ft x 6ft 6in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not 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 bright.

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• Comments View
  • The upper floors have a one way system, to the left when exiting the lift.

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Reception (Library)

• The desk/counter is 159m (173yd 2ft) from the lift.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• Level access to the desk/counter is via lift.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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• Comments View
  • This library on level C is 84m from the lift if not using the one-way system.

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Library

• This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books in large print.
• This library does have a regular supply of books in audio format.
• Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
• A height adjustable chair is / are available.

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Theatre (Central Stepped Seating)

• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
• Designated seating is located the front and rear rows.
• Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
• A companion may sit with you.
• Companions sit next to the patron.
• It is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the designated seating area to the nearest accessible toilet.

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• Comments View
  • This seating area looks onto the assembly hall when the wall is opened up.
  • There are steps to the first floor on the left, with a handrail embedded in the wall to the left.
  • The steps are clearly marked, although the remainder of the top row is not.
  • There is level access to the top row via the lift to the first floor.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the refectory.
• The café is located throughout the ground floor beyond the foyer.
• 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.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• The standard height for tables is 73cm.
• 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 wall 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 school meals.

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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 as you enter.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the far right as you enter.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 61m (66yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There are further standard toilets throughout the building.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is written text, pictorial, tactile and Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 31m (33yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter, beyond the female toilets.
  • 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 by sliding.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 156cm x 236cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 9in).
  • 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 disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • The accessible toilet detailed is shown in photographs 1 and 2.
  • There are many further accessible toilets throughout the building.
  • Some offer transfer space to the left.
  • Some accessible toilets have a 'Staff Only' notice on the door.
  • There are also accessible changing facilities in the adjoining William McIlvanney Leisure Centre, please refer to the separate guide for details.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.