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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include an office and resource centre.

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• Comments View
  • The Guernsey Blind Association building has 3 split levels, all of which have a separate entrance.
  • Internal access between levels is via steps only.

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Opening Times (Office)

• Monday 09:00 - 12:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 12:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 12:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 12:00.
• Thursday 14:00 - 16:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 12:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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  • The venue opens outside of normal office hours by appointment, and on a Thursday afternoon, 14:00-16:00.

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Opening Times (Resource Centre)

• Monday 08:00 - 11:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 11:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 11:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 11:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 11:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the area.
• This venue is situated in St Andrew.
• The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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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 type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • 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.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is an additional parking area at the front of the venue for 2 cars, for dropping off and for access into the middle section of the building.

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Outside Access (Office Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 72cm (2ft 4in) wide.

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  • This entrance gives access to the lowest section of the building where the office is located.

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Level Change (Office Entrance)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located in front of the entrance.
• There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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Outside Access (Side Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.

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Level Change (Side 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.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 145cm (4ft 9in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located in the threshold of the doorway.
• There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The steps are shallow.
• The steps do have handrails.

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Outside Access (Resource Centre Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in the car park, at the rear of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in) wide.

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Level Change (Resource Centre Entrance)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located in the threshold of the doorway.
• There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The steps are shallow.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the office entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are varied.

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Level Change (Inside Access)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located between the office and the middle section.
• There is / are 5 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.

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  • There are also steps are located between the middle section and the resource centre.
  • There are 10 steps to the area/service.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides going up.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 6m (19ft 8in) from the side entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located on the central section.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 194cm x 130cm (6ft 4in x 4ft 3in).
  • 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 60cm (1ft 12in).
  • There is not a dropdown rail.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • No emergency alarm fitted in the cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The towel dispenser is 125cm (4ft 1in) high.
  • 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The sink is 80cm (2ft 7in) high.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The unisex toilets are located on the central section.
  • Unisex toilets are 6m (19ft 8in) from the side entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

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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.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• Home visits / services are available.