Access Guide
Access To
- Rayleigh Library is located on the first floor of the Bragg Building.
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access, a platform lift and manual doors.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access into the library.
- There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 78cm.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the security barriers are 80cm.
Reception
- The reception is located to the left from the library entrance.
- The distance from library entrance is 2m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 103cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- The reception has windows.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 134cm to 140cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: large text.
- There is no (or very little) 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.
Library
- There is step-free level access throughout the library.
- Access throughout the library may include narrow walkways.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and armchairs.
- Furniture available in the library includes: tables, coffee tables and desks.
- Some tables are fixed.
- The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.