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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a library on the ground floor and an Adult Learning Centre on the lower ground floor.

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Opening Times (Library - Staffed Hours)

• Monday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 13:00.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Friday Closed.
• Saturday 10:00 - 14:00.
• Sunday Closed.

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Opening Times (Library - Smart Card Hours)

• Monday 08:00 - 19:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 19:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 19:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 19:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 19:00.
• Saturday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Sunday Closed.

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• Comments View
  • The library operates a smart opening system where members complete an induction, online to allow access outside normal opening times.
    
  • Members of the library should ask staff for further details.
    
  • During these SMART opening times, staff are not available, and neither are the toilets.

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Opening Times (Adult Learning Centre)

• Opening times do vary depending on timetabling.

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Location

• There is 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 not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Spring Lane Car Park.
  • The car park is located on Junction Road.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Rear Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear left of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 143cm (4ft 8in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
  • 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 in front of the doors.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not 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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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 or stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the front right of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • 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.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance, to the left.
  • There is/are 15+ step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• Comments View
  • There is a smart card reader to enter the library during smart card hours, at a height of 112cm.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • 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 good.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the main corridor to the right after you enter via the rear accessible entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the rear accessible entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 82cm (2ft 8in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 106cm x 132cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 4in).
• 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 not 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 good.

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Reception (Help Point)

• The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift, on the ground floor.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• Level access to the desk/counter is via lift.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• 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 not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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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 large rollerball mouse and height adjustable chair is / are available.
• Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes magnifying software.

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• Comments View
  • There is a self service touchscreen for the library ordering service.
    
  • The touchscreen and controls range in height from 98cm to 152cm.

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Meeting Room

• There are 3 meeting rooms available to the rear of the Library, on the Ground Floor.
  
• The meeting room surveyed was meeting room 2.
  
• There is a single manual door that opens away from you (push) to enter.
  
• The opening width of the door is 88cm.
  
• Inside, there is a 150cm by 150cm space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  
• There is a mixture of chairs with and without armrests available.
  
• There are tables with an underside height of 62cm available.
  
• The flooring is carpet.
  
• Lighting levels are even with no glare.
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Entrance (Adult Learning Centre)

• This information is for the entrance located on the lower ground floor in the lobby.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 158cm (5ft 2in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Inside Access (Adult Learning Centre)

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

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• Comments View
  • There is a slight ramp/slope just inside the entrance, to the left.

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Adult Learning Centre Classroom 1

• The classroom is located to the right as you enter via the Adult Learning Centre entrance.
• There are manual doors that open away (push).
• The doors are double.
• The doors are heavy.
• There is level access throughout the classroom.
• There is space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The flooring is carpet.
• There are tables.
• The tables are not fixed.
• The height of the tables are 70cm.
• There is a work surface.
• The height of the work surface is 86cm.
• There is a whiteboard and a TV within the room.
• There are a mixture of chairs with and without armrests.

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Adult Learning Centre Classroom 2

• Classroom 2 is located directly ahead as you enter via the Rear Accessible Entrance.
• There is a single manual door that opens towards you (pull).
• The door has a locked extension leaf and is heavy.
• The opening width of the door is 89cm.
• There is level access throughout the classroom with ample space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The flooring is vinyl.
• There are tables which are not fixed.
• The height to the underside of the tables is 66cm.
• There is a work surface at a height of 90cm.
• There are chairs without armrests available.

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Adult Learning Centre Classroom 3

• Classroom 3 is located immediately to the right as you enter Classroom 2.
• There is a single door that opens away from you (push) to enter.
• The door has an opening width of 85cm and may be difficult to open.
• There is level access throughout the classroom with limited space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The flooring is carpet.
• There are tables which are not fixed.
• The height to the underside of the tables is 66cm.
• There are chairs without armrests available.

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Adult Learning Centre Computer Room

• The classroom is located to the left as you enter via the Adult Learning Centre entrance.
• There is a single manual door that opens away from you (push).
• The door is easy to open, with an opening width of 78cm.
• There is level access throughout the classroom.
• There is limited space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The flooring is carpet.
• There are desks with an underside height of 69cm.
• The computer monitors are height adjustable.
• There are chairs without armrests available.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the rear accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the lower ground floor in the stair lobby area to the right of the corridor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 173cm (4ft 9in x 5ft 8in).
  • 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 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • 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 not 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 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 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 visual contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 96cm (3ft 2in).

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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 on the lower ground floor, at the end of the corridor, on the right.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the from the rear accessible entrance in the lobby.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are available 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 area in front of the library.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.
• Home visits / services are not available.