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Overview

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• About View
  • Caius House is a multi-purpose community youth centre.
  • Facilities available in the venue include: a sports hall, gym, café and kitchen, media room, recording studio, dance studio, art room and nursery.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is on-street standard parking.
  • The nearest train station is Clapham Junction.
  • The nearest underground station is Battersea Power Station.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: some areas of the nursery.
  • The following areas have stepped access: some areas of the nursery.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
  • Floor 0, upper floor 0 and floor 1 can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is no hearing assistance system.
  • There is a designated safe space which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • The designated safe space is located to the left as you exit the lift on floor 1. The room is called The Place of Peace.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on floor 0 behind reception and on floor 1 to the right of the lift.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on floor 0 behind reception and on floor 1 to the right of the lift.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in both toilets with adaptations.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the toilet with adaptations on floor 0.
  • Standard shower facilities are located on floor 0 within the male and female changing rooms.

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Parking

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• On-street Parking View
  • On-street standard parking is available.

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Entrance

• This entrance is located on Holman Road.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
• There is an intercom at a height of 158cm.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 94cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 114cm.
• There is a second set of double manual doors.
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 160cm.
• The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 164cm.
• The second set of doors have an intercom at a height of 148cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception

• The reception is located directly ahead as you enter the venue.
• The distance from the entrance is 3m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the desk.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
• There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
• Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.

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Eating and Drinking (Café Area)

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• Location and Service View
  • The café area is ahead after you enter the venue.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Order and Payment View
  • The service counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located at the rear of the café area.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 89cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
• Seating Area View
  • 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.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: 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.

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Kitchen

• The kitchen is located ahead after you enter the venue.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
• There is a single manual door .
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 83cm.
• The height of keypad is 154cm.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
• A lowered work surface is available.
• The lowered work surface is 76cm from the floor.
• Under counter cupboards are available.
• The hob is 92cm from the floor.
• A lowered hob is not available.
• The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The sink is 90cm from the floor.
• A lowered sink is not available.
• The sink has a lever mixer tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
• The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
• Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 0 - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located along the corridor behind the reception desk to the right.
  • The distance from the entrance is 17m.
  • 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 high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 254cm (width) x 245cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 190cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is an elbow pad flush for the toilet.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low 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 low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 93cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm 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 low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 108cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • 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 and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 102cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Shower with Adaptations (Floor 0)

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• Location and Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located within the floor 0 toilet with adaptations.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 50cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails and a dropdown rail for the shower.
  • The grab rails have a low visual contrast.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.

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Changing Area

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• Changing Area View
  • The male changing area was surveyed.
  • The changing area is located along the corridor behind the reception desk to the right.
  • The distance from the entrance is 22m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: toilets, showers, a changing bench and lockers.
  • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There are adjustable, detachable and fixed height shower heads.

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Area (Sports Hall)

• The sports hall is located at the end of the corridor behind the reception desk.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 97cm.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 84cm.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 114cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in this area includes: benches.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located along the corridor behind the reception desk to the right.
• The distance from the entrance is 15m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Floor 0, upper floor 0 and floor 1 are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 90cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 115cm (width) x 142cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual 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.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a mirror to aid reversing and a visual floor indicator.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located to the right of the reception desk.
• Floors 0 and 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• The steps have open risers.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Area (Nursery)

• The nursery is located along the corridor behind the reception desk to the right.
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access via lift into this area.
• There are 4 steps with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• There is a key pad at a height of 169cm.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the lower area of the nursery.
• The following areas have stepped access: the lower area of the nursery.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables and picnic tables.
• Some seating and tables are fixed.
• The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Room (Dance Studio)

• The room is located ahead as you exit the lift on floor 1.
• The distance from the lift is 3m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and a platform lift.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 120cm.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: benches.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
• There is background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Gym

• The gym is located to the right and along the corridor on the right as you exit the lift on floor 1.
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 164cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The gym is staffed at specific times.
• Some flooring is patterned.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
• Equipment includes free weights, cable resistance machines, upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed and arm cycles.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Room (Media Room)

• The room is located to the left after you exit the lift on floor 1, at the end of the corridor.
• The distance from the lift is 14m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and a platform lift.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 100cm.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 98cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• 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 the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
• Some tables are fixed.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.