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Introduction

• Silent Snow -.
• Textphone: 07808 862775.
• Email: [email protected]
• Disability Snowsport -.
• Tel: 0845 521 9338.
• Email: [email protected]
• Web:http://www.disabilitysnowsport.org.uk.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Milton Keynes.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Milton Keynes.
• The venue is in a shopping mall.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is at the front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There are 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 510cm x 350cm (16ft 9in x 11ft 6in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 30m (33yd) from the Xscape main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 100m (109yd) from the Xscape 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
  • The patron does have to cross a road.
  • The road is generally quiet.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is also similar parking available at the rear of Xscape.

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Outside Access (Xscape Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • The door is push pad operated.

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Outside Access (Snozone Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in Xscape.
• There is level access into the venue.
• There are no doors at this entrance.
• The width of the door opening is 190cm (6ft 3in).

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Reception

• The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the Snozone entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played throughout the venue.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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• Comments View
  • Silent Snow provide skiing lessons for people with hearing impairments.
  • The instructors are trained in BSL.

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Level Change (Snow Cafe)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading up to the cafe.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading to the cafe.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are bright.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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• Comments View
  • The ramp overcomes the steps.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
• The restaurant is located on the ground level.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 56m (61yd 9in) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Meeting Room

• The meeting/function rooms are located on the first floor.
• Photographs 1 and 2 show the largest room available for hire.
• The heavy door opens towards you (pull) and has an opening width of 90cm.
• Photographs 3 and 4 show a smaller room for hire which over looks the snow slope.
• The heavy double doors open away from you (push) and opening has an opening width of 150cm.

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Accessible Toilet (Male)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is located next to the changing rooms.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 200cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 7in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 40cm (1ft 4in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar accessible toilet in the female changing room.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located next to the standard changing room.
  • The female and male toilets are 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the standing changing room.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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Standard Changing Room

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing room is 7m (22ft 12in) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing rooms are located beyond reception.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is generally on duty.
• Staff are trained to BSL level (unknown at time of research).
• Staff are not Text Relay aware.
• Plastic cups are available.
• Plastic cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available on request.