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The Doddington and Rollo Community Association

Charlotte Despard Avenue, London, SW11 5JE

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Overview

  • About View
    • The DRCA is a unique community association with two halls for local recreation and activities. Backed by forty small businesses providing essential services, commerce, and employment opportunities.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the community centre and community space entrances and the rear right of the community space area.
    • The following areas have stepped access: a room and the standard toilets in the community space and access to the first floor.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors.
    • The ground and first floors can be accessed via a stair lift and stairs.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.
    • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located in the community centre part of the building.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located in the community space.

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Entrance (Reception)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 174cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Community Centre)

  • This entrance is located to the far left of the building.
  • 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 steep gradient.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 200cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Community Space)

  • This entrance is located to the left of the building.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 177cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 117cm.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The second set of doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 179cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.

Reception

  • The reception is located straight after the reception entrance.
  • The distance from the reception entrance is 1m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 105cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is not 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: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the standard toilets in the community space and access to the first floor.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • 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.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: armchairs and sofas.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Area (Community Space)

  • This area is after the community space entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the rear right of the area.
  • The following areas have stepped access: access to a room and the standard toilets.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • 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.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Toilet with Adaptations (Community Centre - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in the community centre part of the building.
    • The distance from the community centre entrance is 8m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 160cm (width) x 186cm (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.
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 40cm 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 115cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 77cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • 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 130cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • 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.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left after the community space entrance.
  • This lift is a stair lift.
  • The distance from the community space entrance is 5m.
  • The ground and first floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • The lift seat is 78cm from the floor.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the left after the community space entrance.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 17 steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked 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 not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 19cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.