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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a café and library.

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Opening Times (Library and Cafe - Open Saturdays Term-Time Only)

• Monday 09:00 - 16:30.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 16:30.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 16:30.
• Thursday 09:00 - 16:30.
• Friday 09:00 - 16:30.
• Saturday 09:00 - 13:00.
• Sunday Closed.

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• Comments View
  • Open Saturdays Term-Time Only.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is South Wigston.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located at the rear left of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • Parking for the library is to the left as you enter the main car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 240cm x 546cm (7ft 10in x 17ft 11in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the library 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.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 93cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 123cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the path, leading from the car park and in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Entrance (Coffee Shop and Library)

• This information is for the entrance located at the end of the entry corridor, on the right.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 93cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.

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Reception (Library Information Desk)

• The desk/counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the café.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Eating and Drinking (Cafe)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located in the library area at the front right of the building.
• 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.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the café and library entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 40cm (1ft 4in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 68cm (2ft 3in).
• The standard height for tables is 68cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are hand held and wall.
• 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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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 not have computers with accessible software.
• Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
• A height adjustable chair is / are available.
• Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes magnifying software.

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Main Hall

• The main hall is located facing you at the end of the entry corridor.
• There is a door to the main hall.
• The door is double but one door is locked.
• The door opens towards you (pull).
• The door is heavy.
• The door is 80cm wide.
• There is step free access throughout the main hall.
• The flooring in the main hall is wood.
• The flooring is shiny and may look wet to some.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre throughout the main hall.
• There are chairs without armrests.

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Meeting Room - The Old Schoolhouse

• There are 4 meeting rooms leading from the main hall.
• The meeting room surveyed was The Old School House.
• There is a door to the room.
• The door opens away from you (push).
• the door is single.
• The door may be difficult to open.
• The door is 88cm wide.
• There is step free access throughout the room.
• The flooring is carpet.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre throughout the meeting room.
• There are tables.
• The height to the underside of the tables is 74cm.
• There are chairs.
• The chairs do not have armrests.
• There are other similar meeting rooms available but the dimensions may vary.

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Sensory Room (Wooden Spoon Sensory Room)

• The sensory room is located at the front right of the main hall.
• There is step free access into the sensory room.
• The width of the door opening is 86cm.
• The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
• The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• The facilities within the room include, padded flooring, padded seating, sensory equipment and sensory toys.

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Changing Places

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• Location and Access View
  • The facility is located ahead as you enter, in the main entry corridor.
  • The facility is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
  • The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
  • The facility is located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
  • There is level access to the facility.
  • The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall .
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • You do need a key for the facility.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff at the library reception desk.
  • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The width of the door is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 390cm x 250cm.
  • The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
  • There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 260cm (8ft 6in).
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • Dropdown rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall .
  • There is a high visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a spatula flush.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 54cm.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head cannot be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
  • There is no seat for the shower.
  • There is not a vertical grab rail for the shower.
• Other Facilities View
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • The type of wash basin is adjustable.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 96cm.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is available.
  • The wide paper roll dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 113cm.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 103cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a/are sanitary, non-infectious waste and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the facility.
  • There is not a coat hook.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Female Standard Toilets - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located within the female standard toilet area.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a shared toilet.
  • This is a female toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 136cm x 277cm (4ft 6in x 9ft 1in).
  • 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 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 lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 139cm from the floor.
• 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 the left.
  • 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 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
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Male Standard Toilets - Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located within the standard male toilet cubicle area.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a shared toilet.
  • This is a male toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 135cm x 280cm (4ft 5in x 9ft 2in).
  • 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 135cm from the floor.
• 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 the right.
  • 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • 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 wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the left corridor, located at the rear left of the main corridor.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.

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Additional Info

• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located on the grass areas surrounding the car park.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• Home visits / services are not available.