Access Guide
Exhibition Space (Industrial Area - Brick Works, H Lavender)
- This area is internal and external.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the approach to all exhibitions in this area.
- Access throughout may include uneven surfaces.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The following may be experienced here: sudden loud noises.
- There may be background noise.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Seating available in this area includes: benches.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The tour is self-guided but volunteers/staff are available to provide additional information.
- There is step-free level access throughout the tour.
- The following areas of the tour have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the approach to all exhibitions in this area.
- Access throughout the tour may include doors permanently held open.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided throughout the tour.
Seating Area (Clay Prep Shed)
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Location and Access
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- The Clay Prep Shed is located at the rear of the Brick Works exhibit.
- The most accessible route has slight ramps or slopes and steep ramps or slopes.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 90cm.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: benches.
- Furniture available in this area includes: long tables.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Toilet with Adaptations (Brickworks - Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located behind the Brickworks exhibition.
- The distance from the Brickworks exhibition is 18m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has slight ramps or slopes.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 146cm (width) x 234cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 94cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 135cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.