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Danby Lodge National Park Centre - Inspired by...gallery

Lodge Lane, Danby, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2NB

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Overview

Access To (Inspired by...gallery)

  • The gallery is to the right hand side of the lodge as you enter.
  • The distance from the entrance is 8m.
  • The most accessible route has narrow walkways.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The width of the opening is 127cm.

Exhibition Space (Inspired by...gallery)

  • This area is indoors.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the gallery and studio gallery.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches and stools.
  • Payment for purchases is made at the information desk and gift shop counter in the visitor centre. There is a portable hearing loop in the visitor centre which can be used.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear left of the gallery.
    • The distance from the gallery entrance is 17m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has narrow walkways and slight ramps or slopes.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • 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 142cm (width) x 207cm (depth) and there is not 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 89cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 80cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm 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 low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 96cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 79cm.
    • 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, and unshaded light sources.