Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Ayr.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Ayr.
Opening Hours
COVID-19 Information
- The information in this section was taken in February 2021.
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Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- The car park is at the back of the venue.
- The car park type is underground.
- There are 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 490cm (11ft 6in x 16ft 1in).
- The nearest designated bay is 10m (32ft 10in) from the lift.
- The furthest designated bay is 45m (49yd) from the lift.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- 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.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located within the car park.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G.
- The clear door width is 108cm (3ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 150cm x 185cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 1in).
- 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 reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lift controls do have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting level is medium.
Outside Access (Kyle Street Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the front of the centre.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open (no doors).
Outside Access (Smith Street Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the centre.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open (no doors).
Level Change (Smith Street Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is easy.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Level Change (Shopping Centre)
- There are several steps and ramps within the shopping centre.
- The ramps bypass the steps.
- The ramps have handrails on both sides.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- 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 42m (45yd 2ft) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located on the lower ground floor, within the car park.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 210cm (6ft 7in x 6ft 11in).
- There is 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 110cm (3ft 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 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 the right.
- 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 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 103cm (3ft 5in).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The unisex toilets are located on the lower ground floor, within the car park.
- Unisex toilets are 42m (46yd) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located on the lower ground floor, within the car park.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
- This is by lift.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.