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Overview

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• About View
  • The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is a UK-based examination board specialising in dance education and training, with an emphasis on classical ballet.
  • Services available in the venue include: dance studios, performance theatres, The Wolfson Library, Stretched and Fire café, Royal Academy of Dance shop, meeting rooms, lecture rooms, and a student common room.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking and on-street standard parking.
  • The nearest train station is Clapham Junction Station.
  • The nearest underground station is Parsons Green Underground Station.
  • 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 View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is an alternative entrance at the rear of the venue, here there is a automatic single door which opens towards you. Visitors will need to use the intercom to be let in via this entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There are fixed and portable hearing assistance systems.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair and walking aids.
  • There is a designated safe space which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • The designated safe space is located in a meeting room.
  • British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
  • Documents are available in the following formats: Braille (on request), large print (on request), Makaton and different languages (on request).
  • 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 6 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the left and right side of the building after you enter the venue via the main entrance.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • There are 4 toilets with adaptations on the left and 2 on the right of the venue.
  • The male step-free toilet facilities are located to the left along the corridor after you enter the venue via the main entrance.
  • The female step-free toilet facilities are located to the right along the corridor after you enter the venue via the main entrance.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located within the male and female changing rooms.
  • The gender inclusive toilet facilities are located within the gender neutral changing room.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Standard changing facilities are located to the rear left of the venue, along the corridor.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located to the rear left of the venue, within one of the toilets with adaptations.
  • Standard shower facilities are located 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 designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
  • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located in York Place.
  • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the venue on York Road.
• 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 a very easy ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp bypasses the steps.
• There are 3 steps with 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 steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 14cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• There are very easy ramps on the approach to the main entrance from the left and right. If approaching from the left, there are no steps.
• There is an intercom at a height of 106cm.
• 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 122cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception

• The reception is located just beyond the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 4m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 101cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
• The reception has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• 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.
• Seating available in this area includes: benches.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
• There is no (or very little) background noise.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Some signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
• Seating available in the walkways includes: benches.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (Lecture Room)

• The room is located to the rear left of the venue.
• The distance from the main entrance is 52m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 150cm.
• 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.
• Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
• There may be background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Room (The Dorfman Studio)

• The room is located to the rear right of the venue.
• The distance from the main entrance is 27m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 146cm.
• 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 and high stools.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
• There may be background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Eating and Drinking (Academy Pantry)

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• Location and Access View
  • The café is located to the right after you enter the venue via the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
• Service View
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
  • Full table service is available on request only.
  • Menus are wall-mounted and displayed on the counter.
  • 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 portable hearing assistance system on request.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• Order and Payment View
  • The payment counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located to the left as you enter the café.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 94cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• 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.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and long tables.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Entrance (The Wolfson Library)

• This entrance is located to the left beyond the reception, at the end of the corridor.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 147cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• The minimum width between the security barriers is 87cm.
• The security barriers are 100cm high.

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Library (The Wolfson Library)

• There is step-free level access throughout the library.
• 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 without armrests and benches.
• Furniture available in the library includes: tables and desks.
• The desks are fixed.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 115cm to 145cm from the floor.
• This library is able to provide material in the following formats: ebook and ejournal.
• Auxiliary aids available in this library include: a trackball mouse and headsets.
• Accessible software available for the computers includes: Zoomtext and ABBYY FineReader.
• Please contact the venue ahead of time so reasonable requests can be arranged.

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Entrance (Shop)

• This entrance is located to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double manual 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 similar alternative entrance which is by the entrance to the Stretched and Fired Café.

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Shop

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• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
  • Some aisles are obstructed by product bins.
  • The visual contrast between the shelving and floor varies between low and high.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Signage is not provided.
  • Seating available on this floor includes: benches.
  • Customers can obtain online items from the payment counter.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The venue has a payment counter.
• Payment Counter View
  • The counter surveyed was to the rear left after you enter the shop.
  • Signage is not provided for the counter.
  • The queue width is at least 150cm and there is no need to turn.
  • The height of the payment counter is 85cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The card payment machine is portable.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear left of the venue.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 48m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is 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 86cm.
  • 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 low visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 306cm (width) x 257cm (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, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 170cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
  • 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 47cm 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 85cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 106cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 108cm and 173cm from the floor.
  • 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

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• Location and Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located within the toilet with adaptations, to the rear left of the venue.
• 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 dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.

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Standard Changing Room (Gender Neutral Toilets and Changing)

• The changing room surveyed is located to the rear left of the venue.
• The distance from the main entrance is 27m.
• The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access into the changing room.
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• Facilities in the changing room include: a changing table/bench, a toilet, a wash basin, a locker and a dry seat for changing.
• The wash basin has a sensor tap.
• The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
• Additional features include: a mirror, coat hooks and a paper towel dispenser.
• The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
• The changing room has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
• There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
• The shower controls are lever mixer.
• There is no shower seat.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.