Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include various recreational rooms including a craft room, sensory room, music room and a kitchen.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include Undercroft Café, a hospitality and conference suite, meeting room, Care to Care Services, Langsett Building, Bamforth Building, a recording studio, a gym, Glyn Rhodes Boxing Academy and Youth Justice Services and private businesses.
- Burton Street Foundation - Burton Building link (new tab) - click here.
- Burton Street Foundation - Langsett Building link (new tab) - click here.
- Burton Street Foundation - Bamforth Building link (new tab) - click here.
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Comments
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- The venue is a not for profit organisation.
- The services are administered from four on site buildings; Burton Building, Langsett Building, Capel Building and Bamforth Building.
- They provide day services for adults and children with physical and learning disabilities including profound disabilities.
- They also provide a 24-hour home care service.
- The venue runs various creative activities and classes including music, dance fit and cookery.
- They hold monthly Burton Street Bistro evenings and friendship lunches.
- The venue also hosts Tippy Toes, a weekly parent and toddler group. .
- The venue is Dementia friendly and a safe space can be provided.
Opening Times (Capel Centre)
- Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday 10:00 - 15:00.
- Sunday Closed.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Sheffield.
- There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located in front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 7 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 590cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 4in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the reception entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the reception entrance.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- Four of the Blue Badge bays are short stay only as shown in photograph 3.
- Assistance may be required from the furthest Blue Badge bay as there is a slight slope leading from this bay to the entrance, as shown in photograph 6.
Outside Access (Reception Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- 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 95cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading to 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 1m (3ft 3in) from the reception entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- The reception area is located in the lower ground of the Capel Centre.
- There is no internal access from reception to the ground floor of the Capel Centre.
Level Change (Reception to the Capel Centre)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located to the left of reception.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the left of reception.
- There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not 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 not bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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- This slope and steps can be avoided by taking a route through the car park area.
Outside Access (Front Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- 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 110cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located 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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Comments
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- The height of the push pad between the first and second door is 110cm as shown in photograph 5.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the venue.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 91cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading from the car park to 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.
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 throughout the centre.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Kitchen
- The kitchen is located in the centre of the venue, 7m from the rear entrance.
- The kitchen has standard base and wall units and is equipped with an electric hob and oven.
- There is also a fridge and a microwave oven.
- The sink has twist and turn taps.
Changing Places (Front)
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Location and access
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- The facility is located to the right of the front entrance.
- The facility is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the front entrance.
- There is level access to the facility.
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Dimensions and features
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- You do need a key for the facility.
- It is not a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 289cm x 330cm (9ft 6in x 10ft 10in).
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The facility changing bench is free standing.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
- The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
- The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- Drop down rails are provided for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the drop down rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The type of wash basin is fixed.
- 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.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- A privacy screen is not available.
- Wide tear off paper roll is available.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- A functioning emergency alarm is available.
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Comments
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- The height of the toilet is 49cm.
- The height of the sink is 70cm.
Changing Places (Rear Left)
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Location and access
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- The facility is located off the rear corridor.
- The facility is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the rear entrance.
- There is level access to the facility.
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Dimensions and features
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- You do not need a key for the facility.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 259cm x 282cm (8ft 6in x 9ft 3in).
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The facility changing bench is free standing.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 175cm (5ft 9in).
- The facility hoist is mobile.
- The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- Drop down rails are provided for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the drop down rail(s) is/are on the right.
- The type of wash basin is fixed.
- Wall mounted grab rails are not available at the wash basin.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- A privacy screen is not available.
- Wide tear off paper roll is available.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- A functioning emergency alarm is not available.
- It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from the floor).
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Comments
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- The height of the toilet is 44cm.
- The height of the sink is 70cm.
Changing Places (Rear Right)
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Location and access
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- The facility is located off the rear corridor.
- The facility is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the rear entrance.
- There is level access to the facility.
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Dimensions and features
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- You do not need a key for the facility.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 210cm x 220cm (6ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The facility changing bench is free standing.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 150cm (4ft 11in).
- The facility hoist is mobile.
- The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 160cm (5ft 3in).
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
- Drop down rails are provided for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the drop down rail(s) is/are on the right.
- The type of wash basin is fixed.
- 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.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- A privacy screen is not available.
- Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- A functioning emergency alarm is not available.
- It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from the floor).
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Comments
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- The height of the toilet is 47cm.
- The height of the sink is 80cm.
- There is a shower with an adjustable shower head, a drop down rail to the right and flip down seat.
- The height of the flip down seat is 45cm.
Accessible Toilet (Rear Corridor)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is Braille and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the rear entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located off the rear corridor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 104cm x 130cm (3ft 5in x 4ft 3in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a lateral transfer space.
- 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).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer can 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 112cm (3ft 8in).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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.
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Comments
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- There is a dropdown rail to the left of the toilet.
Accessible Toilet (Reception)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the reception entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left of reception.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 192cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 4in).
- 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 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 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 open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 49cm (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 119cm (3ft 11in).
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 132cm (4ft 4in).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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.
Standard Toilet(s) (Reception)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located to the left of reception.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the reception entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
Entrance (Recording Studio)
- This information is for the entrance located in the outbuilding, to the right of reception.
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Entrance
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- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are light.
- The width of the door opening is 79cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are light.
- The width of the door opening is 76cm.
Recording Studio
- This studio is located 10m to the right of reception.
- The recording studio is a fully equipped studio and has an onsite sound engineer if required.
- There is a selection of musical instruments, however it is recommended that you bring your own.
- The recording studio needs to be pre booked.
Basketball Court
- This area is located 3m to the right of reception.
- The court has artificial grass and can be used for a variety of outdoor games.
Sensory Garden
- The garden is located to the left of the front entrance.
- The gate to the garden opens away from you (push), is single and heavy.
- The gate is 85cm wide.
- The surface is blocked paving and stone slabs.
- There are some easy slopes throughout the area.
- There is a covered seating area with chairs with and without armrests.
- There is also a covered arbour as shown in photograph 6.
Additional Info
- Documents are not available 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 grassy areas around the venue.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.
- Home visits / services are available.