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Introduction

• Related link Aesseal New York Stadium.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/rotherham-metropolitan-borough-council/access-guides/aesseal-new-york-stadium
• Related link Miller's Red and White Shop.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/rotherham-metropolitan-borough-council/access-guides/miller-s-red-and-white-shop

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Location

• The venue is in a pedestrian area.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Rotherham Central.

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Opening Times (Conference Centre)

• Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.

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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.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free if you are attending an event at the Stadium, on match days it is for permit holders only.
  • The car park is located on the north side of the stadium.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders can booked in advance.
  • There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 490cm x 600cm (16ft 1in x 19ft 8in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 90m (98yd 1ft) from the west stadium reception entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 115m (125yd 2ft) from the west stadium reception 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.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • Blue Badge bays need to be booked in advance through the stadium shop.
  • Usually Blue Badge bays are booked as a season ticket.
  • There are 6 selected Blue Badge bays available for away fans.
  • These bays also need to be booked in advance through the stadium shop.
  • There are 2 dropped kerbs on route to the stadium.
  • The first dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • The second dropped kerb does have tactile paving.

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Level Change (North Car Park)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading from the car park to the stadium.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading from the car park to the stadium.
• There is/are 5 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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Outside Access (Reception and Conference Centre Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the reception on the west side of the stadium.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.

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• Second set of doors View
  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 143cm (4ft 8in).
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 109cm (3ft 7in).

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Reception (Stadium Main Reception)

• The desk/counter is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the reception and conference centre entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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• Comments View
  • There is seating to the left and right of the reception desk.
  • The seating does have armrests.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played depending on the event taking place.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Lift (Reception Area)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left of the reception desk.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the reception and conference centre entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 158cm (4ft 7in x 5ft 2in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is 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 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Other Floors (Reception Area)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
  • 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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Outside Access (1st Floor Platinum and Gold Conference Room Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the 1st floor to the left as you exit the lift.
• There is level access into the venue.
• Level access is via lift.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single (with an unlocked extension leaf).
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in).

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• Comments View
  • There are 2 identical entrances to the gold conference rooms.
  • One gold entry door is to the right as you exit the lift.
  • One gold entry door is to the left as you exit the lift.

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1st Floor Platinum and Gold Conference Area

• The conference rooms are located on the first floor of the west wing of the stadium.
• The conference rooms are named platinum and gold.
• The conference rooms are separated by a removable partition and can be opened up to make 1 conference room.
• When the rooms were surveyed the partitions were not in place so the rooms were surveyed as one large conference area.
• The platinum conference room entrance is 14 metres from the lift.
• The platinum conference room is to the left as you exit the lift.
• The gold conference room 1 entrance is 7 metres from the lift.
• The gold conference room 1 entrance is to the left as you exit the lift.
• The gold conference room 2 entrance is 4 metres from the lift.
• The gold conference room 2 is to right as you exit the lift.
• There is level access within the venue to all conference room entrances.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair to manoeuvre within the conference rooms.

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Eating and Drinking (1st Floor Platinum and Gold Conference Area)

• The bar is located on the first floor in the platinum and gold conference rooms.
• The bar does not serve food.
• 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.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the platinum conference room entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 72cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Children are welcomed in the bar area.

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• Comments View
  • There are identical bars for each conference room.
  • The bar surveyed is located within the platinum lounge.
• Comments View
  • There are identical bars for each conference room.
  • The bar surveyed is located within the platinum lounge.

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Outside Access (2nd Floor Guest Lounge Conference Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the left as you exit the lift on the 2nd floor.
• There is level access into the venue.
• Level access is via lift.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single (with an unlocked extension leaf).
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).

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• Comments View
  • There are 3 identical sets of doors.
  • One leads to the Guest Lounge and VIP boxes 5-8, the second leads to the Board Room, and the 3rd leads to the Silver Lounge.
  • The door surveyed leads to the Guest Lounge and VIP boxes 5-8.

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2nd Floor Conference Facilities

• There are conference facilities on the 2nd floor.
• These facilities include a board room, a guest lounge, silver lounge and VIP boxes.
• The conference facilities have movable partitions which can be used to create 1 large room, 3 smaller rooms or the VIP boxes for on match days (see photo 4).
• At the time of the survey the room was divided into 3 separate rooms.
• There are tables in the conference facilities.
• The tables are 72cm high.
• There is seating in the conference rooms.
• The seating does not have armrests.

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Eating and Drinking (2nd Floor Conference Facilities)

• The following information is for the bar.
• The bar is located on the second floor in the conference rooms.
• The bar does not serve food.
• 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.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the guest lounge entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 27cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Children are welcomed in the bar area.

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• Comments View
  • The bar surveyed is located in the Guest Lounge.
  • There is a second identical bar located in the Silver Lounge.

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Accessible Toilet (West Side 2nd Floor Right Hand Transfer)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the second floor to the right as you exit the lift.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 226cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 5in).
  • 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 67cm (2ft 2in).
  • 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.
  • 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).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab 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 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 47cm (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
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There are other similar accessible toilets on this floor and on the first floor.

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Accessible Toilet (West Side 2nd Floor Left Hand Transfer)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the corridor to the right as you exit the lift.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 137cm x 215cm (4ft 6in x 7ft 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (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 sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab 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 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 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 a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • 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.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There are other similar accessible toilets on this floor and on the first floor.

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Standard Toilet(s) (West Side 2nd Floor)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left as you exit the lift.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right as you exit the lift.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located to the left as you exit the lift.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the standard shared toilet cubicle.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
  • This is by lift.
• Comments View
  • There are other similar standard toilets available on this floor and on the first floor.

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Additional Info

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