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Introduction

• Walker Library is located on the first floor of Walker Activity Dome.

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Opening Times

• Monday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday Closed.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 14:00.
• Thursday 10:00 - 18:00.
• Friday Closed.
• Saturday 10:00 - 14:00.
• Sunday Closed.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Newcastle Central.
• The nearest underground station is Byker Metro.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the front and side 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 is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 405cm x 445cm (13ft 3in x 14ft 7in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Walker Activity Dome entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 14m (15yd 11in) from the Walker Activity Dome 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 level changes with no dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Walker Activity Dome Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open automatically (towards you).
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 148cm (4ft 10in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in) wide.

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Level Change (Walker Activity Dome Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Other Floors

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

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the ground floor of the Walker Activity Dome.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Walker Activity Dome entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 130cm x 138cm (4ft 3in x 4ft 6in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Outside Access (Library Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the Walker Activity Dome.
• There is level access into the venue.
• Level access is via lift.
• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are light.
• The door opening is 162cm (5ft 4in) wide.

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Reception

• The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the library entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high (110cm+).
• The desk does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is a touch screen.
• The touch screen is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Library

• This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
• This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
• This library does have a regular supply of books in audio format.
• There is an ordering service.
• The library does have computers with accessible software.
• Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is Braille and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 14m (15yd 11in) from the Walker Activity Dome entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located along the main corridor in the Walker Activity Dome.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door weight is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 244cm (4ft 11in x 8ft).
  • There is 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 right.
  • 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 twist/turn.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors.
  • 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 73cm (2ft 5in).

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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 at the rear of the library.
  • The female and male toilets are 15m (16yd 1ft) from the library entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.