Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- This is a library with multiple facilities available.
- Facilities available in the venue include: computers, desk spaces, book borrowing, study spaces, book groups.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is a public car park nearby.
- The nearest parking is located off St James's Road.
- The nearest train station is South Bermondsey.
- The nearest underground station is Bermondsey.
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes:
- computers with screen magnification
- audio assistance.
- Documents are available in the following formats: Braille (on request) and large print (on request).
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Additional facilities/services include: phone charging points and Wi-Fi.
Parking
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a public car park located off St James's Road.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
Entrance (Main)
- This entrance is located at the front of the library.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 149cm.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is a second set of double manual doors.
- The second set of doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 140cm.
- The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Getting Around
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
- There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Seating available in the walkways includes: stools.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Reception
- The reception is located ahead as you enter the main entrance.
- The distance from the main entrance is 7m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 74cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- 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.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the right of reception.
- The distance from the main entrance is 16m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 162cm (width) x 298cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 90cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever 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 51cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 82cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 82cm 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 low visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 97cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin, a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 94cm.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Library
- There is step-free level access throughout the library.
- Access throughout the library may include narrow walkways.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, sofas and stools.
- Furniture available in the library includes: tables and desks.
- Some tables are fixed.
- Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 103cm to 127cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a call for assistance button.
- This library is able to provide material in the following formats: large print and audio.
- Auxiliary aids available in this library include: large key keyboards, high visibility/contrast keyboards, a trackball mouse and handheld magnifiers.