Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Loughton.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Chingford.
- The nearest underground station is Debden.
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Comments
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- Debden Library is located in the main foyer of Epping Forest College.
Opening Times
- Monday Closed.
- Tuesday 14:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday Closed.
- Thursday 14:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 13:00.
- Saturday 09:00 - 13:00.
- Sunday Closed.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
- There are 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 570cm (13ft 1in x 18ft 8in).
- The nearest designated bay is 22m (24yd) from the main collage entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 42m (46yd) from the main college 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.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The details here are for the college car park, which can also be used by members of the public visiting the library.
- There is an intercom at the car park entrance for visitors to request entry.
Outside Access (Main College Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the college.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 157cm (5ft 2in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 157cm (5ft 2in) wide.
Level Change (Main College Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Outside Access (Library Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in the college main foyer.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The door opening is 163cm (5ft 4in) wide.
Reception
- The reception desk is 9m (29ft 6in) from the library entrance.
- There is not level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height.
- The desk has a lowered section.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use system.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Level Change (Inside Access)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located just inside the library entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 107cm (3ft 6in).
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Comments
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- The ramp is located between the security barriers just inside the library entrance.
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.
- Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
- A large rollerball mouse is / are available.
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Comments
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- Microsoft Magnifier is available on the computer terminals.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 20m (22yd) from the main college entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located just inside the entrance to the college refectory, which is located directly to the right of the library as you face it.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is not a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from a member of the library staff.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 113cm x 200cm (3ft 8in x 6ft 7in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 67cm (2ft 2in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink 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 grab rails 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 fair.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- The toilet door has a push button lock.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located just inside the entrance to the college refectory.
- The female and male toilets are 18m (20yd) from the college main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.