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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include A Local History Library, a Learning Room, a Performance Space, a Conference Room and Living History North East.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Sunderland.
• The nearest Metro Station is Sunderland.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is St Mary's Car Park.
  • The car park is located on Cumberland Street.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 235cm x 500cm (7ft 9in x 16ft 5in).
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located on Bridge Street.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 235cm x 500cm (7ft 9in x 16ft 5in).
  • Standard marked parking bays are located on Bridge Street.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Opening Times

• Monday 09:30 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 09:30 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 09:30 - 17:00.
• Thursday 09:30 - 17:00.
• Friday 09:30 - 17:00.
• Saturday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Sunday Closed.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building on Fawcett Street.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 163cm (5ft 4in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 148cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 91cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located between the first and second set of doors.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
• Comments View
  • The second door opens automatically towards you as you enter and is operated by a push pad to exit, as detailed above.

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Reception (Main Reception)

• The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main 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 good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • The area upstairs which contains The Learning Room, a Performance Space, a Conference Centre and Living History North is only accessible via the stairs.
    
  • All of the ground floor has step free access.

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Level Change (Ground Floor)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on the ground floor, running from front to back, just to the left of the Reception Desk.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

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Local Studies Area

• The Local Studies Area is located throughout the ground floor and there is level access.
  
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre throughout this area.
  
• There are sofas, seats with armrests and height adjustable seats without armrests along with tables that are 71cm high to the underside.
  
• There are reference computers located on the tables with a height to the top of the computer screen of 130cm.
  
• The computers have magnifying software but any auxiliary aids have to be requested in advance.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G - 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are The Learning Room, Performance Space, The Conference Room and Living History North East.

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Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear of the Reception desk.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens by sliding (Bi-Fold).
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 202cm (6ft 3in x 6ft 8in).
  • 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • 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 open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • 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 111cm (3ft 8in).
  • 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 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • 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).
• 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 poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• The Accessible Toilet is also used as the Female and Male Standard Toilet.

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Additional Info

• Documents can be requested 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.
• This service cannot be requested.

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• Comments View
  • Access to Wi-Fi is available via _FreeSunderlandWi-Fi.