Access Guide
Opening Times
- Monday 09:30 - 15:00.
- Tuesday 09:30 - 15:00.
- Wednesday 09:30 - 15:00.
- Thursday 09:30 - 15:00.
- Friday 09:30 - 15:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
- This venue is situated in Buxton.
- The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest National Rail station is Buxton.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by staff and visitors.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located in front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- There is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 380cm x 500cm (12ft 6in x 16ft 5in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Devonshire Road.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
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Second set of doors
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- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 139cm (4ft 7in).
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
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Comments
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- There is a manual revolving door to the right of the second door.
- There is a third set of doors.
- The doors open automatically.
- The doors are double.
- The width of the door opening is 101cm.
- The height of the push pad to enter is 86cm.
- The height of the push pad to exit is 84cm.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope is located to both sides of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
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Comments
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- There are identical ramps either side of the entrance.
Outside Access (Careers + Employment Centre Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the Dome, to the left as you enter the main entrance.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 124cm (4ft 1in).
Reception
- Careers + Employment Service reception is located ahead on the right as you enter.
- The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the Careers + Employment Service entrance.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
- The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- There is seating available in the reception.
- The seats do not have armrests.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
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Comments
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- There are computers and desks for students to use for job searches, CV creation and other careers related uses.
- There are height adjustable chairs with armrests available.
Toilet with Adaptations (The Dome)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance 2nd door.
- This accessible toilet is located directly to the right of the main entrance, between the second and third set of doors.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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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 lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 195cm x 145cm (6ft 5in x 4ft 9in).
- There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 81cm (2ft 8in).
- There is no dropdown rail.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is push.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary, non-infectious waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- 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 114cm (3ft 9in).
- 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can 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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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- 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 toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There is a baby change facility in the accessible toilet cubicle.
- The height of the baby change when extended is 66cm.
Standard Toilet(s) (The Dome)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the first floor.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the far side of the Dome from the main entrance.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 60m (65yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the far side of the Dome from the main entrance.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 63m (68yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There are also standard female toilets located on the first floor next to the Dome lift (photographs 3 and 4).
- Standard male and female toilets are also located on the first floor, close to the Service Block first floor.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Staff do receive deaf awareness training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service can be requested.