Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- Adam Smith Theatre is a traditional Victorian theatre, located in Kirkcaldy.
- Services and facilities available in the venue include: auditorium, cinema screenings, cafe bar, Design Suite, meeting rooms, venue hire, Changing Places facility, toilets with adaptations and standard toilets.
- View information on opening times.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- There is on-street standard parking.
- The nearest train station is Kirkcaldy.
- The nearest bus station is Kirkcaldy.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via a steep ramp at the most accessible entrance.
- The most accessible entrance is the main entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
- There are manual doors along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include pillars.
- The ground floor and first floor can be accessed via a standard lift.
- The ground floor and floor -1 can be accessed via a platform lift.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- Seating is available.
- There are both fixed and portable hearing assistance systems.
- Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: children's ear defenders.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Staff receive the following training: Inclusion and Diversity, First Aid and Fire Safety.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
- The toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor and on the first floor.
- The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
- Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the male and female standard toilets on the first floor.
- Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor and on the first floor.
- Gender neutral step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor.
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Changing Places Facilities
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- Changing Places facilities are located on the first floor.
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Changing Facilities
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- Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations on the ground floor and within the standard toilets on the first floor.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the right hand side of the Theatre.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
- There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.
- The nearest designated bay is 15m from the main entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
- This route has uneven surfaces.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for visitors only.
- Parking is free for all users.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the building.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is ramped and stepped access at the entrance.
- The ramp bypasses the steps.
- The ramp has a steep gradient.
- There are not any level resting areas along the ramp.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide.
- There are handrails on both sides.
- There are 3 steps as you enter.
- There are no handrails for the steps.
- The steps are unmarked.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 163cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 159cm.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
Box Office
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Ticket Counter
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- The ticket counter is located straight ahead, as you enter the Theatre.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 117cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 78cm.
- The counter has a television and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
- There is a portable payment machine.
The Spinning Top Cafe and Bar
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Location and Access
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- The cafe is located to the left hand side, from the Theatre entrance.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 224cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
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Order and Payment
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- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- The service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located straight ahead, as you enter the cafe.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 114cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 89cm.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The payment machine is portable.
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Service
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- This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Full table service is available on request only.
- Menu types include: handheld.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Seating Area
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- The seating area is both inside and outside.
- The outdoor seating area is partially covered.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the seating area.
- There is step-free access by ramp to access the outdoor seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the left hand side of the Box Office.
- The distance from the Box Office is 8m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- The height of the door sensor is 92cm.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door is automatic.
- The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 97cm.
- The door has an automatic door lock.
- Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 163cm (width) x 206cm (depth).
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 104cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the non-transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
- There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 104cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 90cm 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 nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 91cm.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Changing Places (Ground Floor - Transfer Both Sides)
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Location and Access
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- The Changing Places facility surveyed is located to the left hand side of the Box Office.
- The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
- 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 distance from the Box Office is 3m.
- The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
- The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 95cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a low colour contrast.
- The dimensions of the facility are 373cm (width) x 410cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
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Toilet Details
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- There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the left side is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space on the left is 87cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- The lateral transfer space on the right is 210cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the right transfer side.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The vertical grab rails have a high colour contrast.
- There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The dropdown grab rails have a high colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The changing bench is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the changing bench is 187cm.
- The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
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Shower Details
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- There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
- The shower controls are lever mixer.
- There is no shower seat.
- There are no grab rails for the shower.
- There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
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Other Facilities
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- There is a height adjustable wash basin.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 80cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 91cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a long mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 99cm and 133cm from the floor.
- A privacy screen is available.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Design Suite - Ground Floor
- The room is located opposite the Box Office.
- The distance from the Box Office is 8m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 178cm.
- The doors have a medium colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is shiny and patterned.
- The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in this room includes: tables and height adjustable desks.
- None of the tables are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm and a television with subtitles.
- There may be background noise in this room.
- Announcements are audible.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Platform Lift (Ground Floor to Floor -1)
- The lift surveyed is located on the ground floor.
- The distance from the Box Office is 2m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This lift is a platform lift.
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Platform Lift
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- The ground floor and floor -1 can be accessed by this lift.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The weight limit for the lift is 225kg.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 80cm (width) x 101cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
- The lift is slow moving.
- The detachable remote control to operate the platform lift is to be used by staff only.
The Advantage (Floor -1)
- The room is located on floor -1.
- The distance from the platform lift is 1m.
- The most accessible route to the room has a platform lift.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 154cm.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
- The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
- Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
- There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the function/event.
- Announcements are audible.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- There may be tables in this room, depending on the event.
Lift (Ground Floor to First Floor)
- The lift surveyed is located to the left hand side of the Box Office.
- The distance from the Box Office is 6m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Standard Lift
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- The ground floor and first floor can be accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high colour contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The weight limit for the lift is 450kg.
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 75cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 100cm (width) x 143cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Stairs (Ground Floor to First Floor)
- The stairs are located to the right hand side of the Box Office.
- The ground floor and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 18cm.
- The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor.
- The distance from the lift is 8m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 96cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a medium colour contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 96cm (width) x 222cm (depth).
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 127cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a varying colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a varying colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 94cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 76cm from the floor.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 87cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 89cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
- There is a long mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Auditorium - First Floor
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Theatre Information
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- Advanced bookings are available.
- Concessions are available.
- Captioned performances are available.
- Signed performances are available.
- Audio described performances are not available.
- Autism friendly/relaxed performances are available.
- Sensory friendly performances are available.
- There is an infrared assisted hearing system.
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Auditorium
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- The most accessible route to the auditorium has step-free level access.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
- The most accessible route to a row of seating has step-free level access.
- The designated seating area is located Row J.
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- The flooring is patterned.
- Seating available in the auditorium includes: flip-down seats with armrests and flip-down seats without armrests.
- Seats can be removed in Row J to make space for wheelchairs.
The Exchange - First Floor
- The room is located on the first floor, to the left hand side from the lift.
- The distance from the lift is 12m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 92cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in this room includes: tables and coffee tables.
- None of the tables are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
- The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
- Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm and a television with subtitles.
- There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the function/event.
- Announcements are audible.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Beveridge Suite - First Floor
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Location and Access
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- The Beveridge Suite is located on the first floor, to the left hand side from the lift, through the fire doors.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 157cm.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
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Order and Payment
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- This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered.
- The payment counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located straight ahead, as you enter the Beveridge Suite.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 109cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The payment machine is portable.
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Service
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- This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
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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 in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
- The flooring is patterned.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: high tables.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- There may be tables set up in this room, depending on the event.
