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Overview - Standard

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• About View
  • Services and facilities available in the venue include: a library, theatre, and register office.
  • View information on opening times.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is not a public car park nearby.
  • There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking and on-street standard parking.
  • The nearest train station is Slough.
  • This station has step-free access.
  • The nearest bus station is Slough.
  • This bus station has step-free access.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
  • There is 1 other entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the other entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • There are no doors along circulation routes.
  • The ground floor, first floor and second floor can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • Seating is available.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located on the ground, first and second floors.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the standard toilets on the ground floor.
  • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground, first and second floors.
• Changing Places Facilities View
  • Changing Places facilities are located on the ground floor.
• Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilets with adaptations on the first and second floors.

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Parking

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• Public Parking View
  • On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
  • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on High street.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located on William Street.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 194cm.
• The doors have a medium colour contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 193cm.
• The doors have a medium colour contrast.
• There are security barriers at the entrance.
• The maximum width between them is 160cm.

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Entrance (Rear Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the rear of the venue.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 183cm.
• The doors have a medium colour contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 188cm.
• The doors have a medium colour contrast.
• There are security barriers at the entrance.
• The maximum width between them is 160cm.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• Circulation View
  • There are no doors along circulation routes.
  • Access throughout may include permanent physical obstructions.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Reception (Ground Floor Library)

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• Location View
  • The reception is located ahead and right as you enter the venue from the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 50m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access to the reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 102cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 72cm.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, sofas and benches.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.

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Library

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Some flooring is patterned.
• The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in this library includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
• Some seating is fixed.
• Furniture available in the library includes: tables.
• Some tables are fixed.
• The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 105cm to 130cm from the floor.
• The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: adjustable font size.
• This library is able to provide material in the following formats: large print, ebook, ejournal and audio.
• Auxiliary aids available in this library include: ergonomic chairs and high visibility/contrast keyboards.
• Accessible software available for the computers includes: Zoomtext.

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Changing Places

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located at the rear of the library when entering from the main entrance.
  • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
  • 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 distance from the main entrance is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 440cm (width) x 290cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
• Toilet Details View
  • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however they are obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 95cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 310cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the right transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 110cm from the floor.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing bench is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the changing bench is 180cm.
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a fixed shower head and a separate detachable shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail for the shower.
  • The dropdown rail for the shower has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
  • The wide paper roll dispenser is 106cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lift (Main Entrance Lift)

• The lift surveyed is located to the right as you enter The Curve.
• The distance from the main entrance is 35m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • The ground floor, first floor and second floor can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1600kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 110cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 147cm (width) x 226cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Entrance (Theatre Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the rear of The Curve.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors open towards you.
• The doors are easy to open.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The width of the opening is 93cm.
• The doors have a medium colour contrast.
• There is a second set of double manual doors.
• The doors open towards you.
• The doors are easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 200cm.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 114cm.

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Theatre

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• Theatre Information View
  • Advanced bookings are available.
  • Concessions are available.
  • Captioned performances are not available.
  • Signed performances are not available.
  • Audio described performances are not available.
  • Autism friendly/relaxed performances are not available.
  • Sensory friendly performances are not available.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
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• Auditorium View
  • The most accessible route to the auditorium has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • The most accessible route to a row of seating has step-free level access.
  • The following areas have stepped access: rows 2 - 9.
  • There is not a designated seating area in the screen.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in the auditorium includes: flip-down seats with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • The front row seats can be removed to allow wheelchair access.
  • Steps either side of the seating have a riser of 16cm high and a tread measuring 43cm.

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Lift (Rear Entrance Lift)

• The lift surveyed is located to the left after entering the rear entrance.
• The distance from the rear entrance is 35m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • The ground floor, first floor and second floor can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1600kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 110cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 146cm (width) x 230cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • The lift has a separate door to exit.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Ground to First Floor)

• The stairs are located ahead as you enter both The Curve via either of the entrances.
• The ground floor and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the left as you exit the lift on the first floor.
  • The distance from the main entrance lift is 18m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 220cm (width) x 230cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 150cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 110cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 104cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 85cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is a lowered toilet in this facility.

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Reception (First Floor Library Reception)

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• Location View
  • The reception is located to the right after exiting the main entrance lift on the first floor.
  • The distance from the main entrance lift is 20m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access to the reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 97cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • Some tables are fixed.

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Stairs (First Floor to Second Floor)

• The stairs are located at either end of the first floor.
• The first floor and second floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There are 2 staircases giving access from first to second floors.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Second Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the second floor to the left as you exit the main entrance lift.
  • The distance from the main entrance lift is 12m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 220cm (width) x 230cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 155cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin, a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 86cm.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Reception (Second Floor - Register Office Reception)

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• Location View
  • The reception is located to the left as you exit the lift on the second floor.
  • The distance from the main entrance lift is 20m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access to the reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 96cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.

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Room (The Elizabeth Room)

• The room is located on the second floor to the left as you exit the main entrance lift.
• The distance from the main entrance lift is 20m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors open away from you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 132cm.
• The doors have a medium colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
• None of the tables are fixed.
• The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the function/event.
• Announcements are in person.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.