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Vision Express

2 Wood Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6JE

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Overview

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • 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 slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a medium colour contrast.
  • There are security barriers at the entrance.
  • The maximum width between them is 119cm.

Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located straight ahead from the entrance.
    • The distance from the entrance is 3m.
  • 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 109cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • 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 background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • 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.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of walkways.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the rear eye test room.
  • Circulation View
    • There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include moveable physical obstructions.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • There is background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Eye Test Room

  • The room is located on the left hand side.
  • The distance from the entrance is 15m.
  • 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 is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a high 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 and riser recliner chairs.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
  • The desks are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Dispensing Counter

  • The counter is located on the left of the shop floor.
  • The distance from the entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 81cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • 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.