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Overview

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• About View
  • Manchester Aquatics Centre is a large building with two floors.
  • There is one main lift and one staircase within the building.
  • The floors are signed as 0 and 1.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The name of the nearest car park is Manchester Aquatics Centre Car Park.
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  • The nearest train station is Manchester Oxford Road.
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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free and level.
• Manchester Aquatics Centre has one entrance which provides step-free level access.
  The entrance has automatic doors.
• The entrance is signed with the building name.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
• Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
• There are some manual doors to access stairwells and corridors.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

• There are 8 toilets with adaptations.
• Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground and first floors.
• The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
• Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the male and female standard toilets in the poolside.
• The male and female toilet facilities are located on the ground and first floors.
• The shared toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.
• The Changing Places toilet facilities are located on the ground floor in the changing village.
• Standard changing facilities are located on the ground floor and first floors.
• The shower facilities which have adaptations are located on the ground and first floors.
• Standard shower facilities are located on the ground and first floors.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of the building.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of block paving.
  • There are 12 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 235cm (width) x 465cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 125cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 14m from the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and bollards.
  • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (Main)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The approach to the entrance has bollards.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 109cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low colour contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors .
• The second set of doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 157cm.
• The second set of doors have a low colour contrast.
• The minimum width between the bollards is 200cm.
• There are security barriers on the left between the 2 sets of doors.
  The minimum width between the security barriers is 90cm.
  There is a wider security barrier at 120cm wide.
  Access through the security barriers is with a keycard the height of which is 95cm.

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Entrance (Changing Village)

• This entrance is located ahead as you enter the building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 90cm.
• The width of the opening is 158cm.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 90cm.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors .
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 72cm.
• The width of the opening is 159cm.
• The second set of doors have a low colour contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 92cm.
• There is a slight slope up and down between the two sets of doors.

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Entrance (Reception)

• This entrance is located ahead after the first set of doors as you enter the building.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 157cm.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There are mats in front of the entrance which may cause an obstruction.

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Exit

• The exit area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the exit.
• There are double automatic doors at this exit.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 158cm.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There are security barriers on the right between the 2 sets of doors.
  The minimum width between the security barriers is 90cm.
  There is a wider security barrier at 120cm wide.
  Access through the security barriers is with a keycard the height of which is 95cm.
• There is a second single automatic door.
• The second door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 110cm.
• The second door has a low colour contrast.
• The minimum width between the security barriers is 120cm.
• There are mats before the second set of doors which may cause an obstruction.

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Reception

• The reception is located ahead as you enter the building.
• The distance from the reception entrance is 2m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
• 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.
• The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 95cm to 102cm from the floor.
• There is background noise in this area.
• The flooring is shiny.
• There are security barriers which are operated by key card.
• The width of the barriers is 120cm.

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Pool

• This is an indoor swimming pool.
• There is step-free level access throughout this area.
• Access throughout this area may include slippery surfaces.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• There is an emergency alarm at poolside.
• Access into the water is via a ladder.
• The ramp has handrails on both sides.
• There are 4 steps with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of the steps throughout its length.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The pool has a lifeguard on duty at all times.
• The following adaptations are available for disabled people: hydraulic hoist, pool pod and wet side chair.
• Additional facilities include: poolside showers.

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Gym

• The gym is located on the first floor.
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: There are slopes to access some of the weight lifting equipment.
• Access throughout may include manual doors.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The gym is staffed when open.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
• There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
• Equipment includes free weights, cable resistance machines and arm cycles.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There are several rooms and entrances in the gym.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located around to the right behind the reception desk.
• The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Floors 0 and 1 are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a low colour contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and 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 137cm (width) x 245cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high colour contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located on the left as you enter the building.
• The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have 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 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 and 45cm.

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Shower with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Dry Side)

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• Location and Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located within the toilet with adaptations in the dry side.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 53cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • The dropdown rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The facility has no disposal facilities.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Dry Side - Right Hand Transfer)

• The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
• There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
• The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
• The soap dispenser is 108cm from the floor.
• There is not a towel dispenser.
• There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
• The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
• The hand dryer is 99cm from the floor.
• There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
• There is a full length mirror.
• There is no shelf.
• The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
• There are no coat hooks.
• The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor on the right hand corridor.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 35m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and automatic doors.
  • 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 low colour contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a low 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 205cm (width) x 258cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 140cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
  • 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 rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 116cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 76cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Poolside - Left Hand Transfer)

• The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
• There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can 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 medium colour contrast.
• The hand dryer is 103cm from the floor.
• There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
• There is a full length mirror.
• There is no shelf.
• The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
• There are no coat hooks.
• The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located in the changing village.
  • The distance from the changing village entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • 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 low colour contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a low 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 190cm (width) x 232cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 124cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
  • 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 rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 88cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.

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Changing Places (Transfer Both Sides)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located in the changing village.
  • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
  • The distance from the changing village entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text 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 width of the door opening is 95cm.
  • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • The dimensions of the facility are 297cm (width) x 400cm (depth) and 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 .
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 60cm.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 90cm.
  • There is a spatula flush on the left 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 rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown rails have a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
  • The length of the changing bench is 187cm.
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
• Shower Details View
  • There is an adjustable shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is a shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 55cm from the floor.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are 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 has a low colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 107cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
  • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 73cm.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The facility has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • The radar key can be obtained from reception.