Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Main Building.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/main-building-
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- The Computer Learning Centre is located on the first floor of the main building.
Opening Times (Term Time Only)
- Monday 09:30 - 17:00..
- Tuesday 09:30 - 17:00..
- Wednesday 09:30 - 17:00..
- Thursday 09:30 - 17:00..
- Friday 09:30 - 17:00..
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
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- This facility is open during term time only..
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Bromley.
- The nearest mainline station is Bromley South.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
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Venue Car Park
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- The car park is located at the front and rear of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 380cm x 620cm (12ft 6in x 20ft 4in).
- Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- 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.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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- There are 5 Blue Badge bays in the front car park.
- There are 10 additional bays in the rear car park.
- These are close to the rear entrance direct to the lower ground floor and to the Life Centre.
Reception (Main Reception)
- The desk/counter is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are good.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The desk/counter is staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
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- Access into the building is by a swipe card only.
- There are 3 gates which are controlled by swipe card in the reception foyer.
- The accessible gate has a width of 89cm and the other gates have a width of 60cm.
- Security staff are located at the foyer, who can give assistance when required.
Outside Access (Access from the Entrance Foyer)
- This information is for the entrance located off the entrance foyer.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G, 1, 2 and 3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
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- There are 2 identical staircases.
- The staircases are located at the rear and in the centre of the building.
Lift (Central)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the central area of the building.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, 1, 2 and 3.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 90cm x 135cm (2ft 11in x 4ft 5in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is low.
Outside Access (Computer Learning Centre Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the main building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- Level access is via lift.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
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- The narrow door was locked leaving a gap of 100cm at the time of the survey.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing system is available only on request.
- The system is a portable loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
Accessible Toilet
- The nearest accessible toilets are located on the second floor of the main building.
- Please see the guide for the main building for further details.
Standard Toilet(s)
- The nearest standard male and female toilets are located on the second floor of the main building.
- Please see the guide for the main building for further details.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is generally on duty.