Access Guide
Introduction
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General Information
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- The cinema is in a pedestrian area.
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Cinema Information
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- The cinema has 3 screens in total.
- Screens 1-3 has/have step-free access.
- All screens have designated seating for disabled visitors.
- There is not a premium large screen format (isense) available.
- Advanced bookings are available.
- Concessions are available.
- Tickets are free for companions/carers.
- Visitors can use the Cinema Exhibitors Association Card at the cinema.
- Films are rotated between screens.
- Assistance dogs are welcomed in the cinema screens.
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Additional Information
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- For more information on this cinema including opening times and film screenings please click here (new tab).
- There is a Live Chat service available on the ODEON website.
Audio Description, Subtitles and Autism Friendly
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Audio Description and Screen Hearing Enhancement System
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- Films can be audio described.
- Bodypacks, headsets and neckloops are used for the audio description.
- The equipment used has dual channel capability; one channel provides audio description, the other provides hearing enhancement for the film soundtrack.
- The body packs/headsets/neck loops are used for both channels.
- The audio description equipment is collected from the cinema foyer counter.
- Staff are trained to issue equipment.
- The screens used for audio description vary, please contact the cinema for more information.
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Subtitled Screenings
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- Subtitled screenings are available.
- There is/are a minimum of 2 subtitled screening(s) per week.
- Subtitled screenings are available on various days of the week.
- Subtitled screenings are available at a mixture of peak and off-peak times.
- All screens can be used for subtitled screenings.
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Autism Friendly Screenings
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- Autism friendly screenings are available.
- There is/are a minimum of 1 autism friendly screening(s) per month.
- Autism friendly screenings are available on Sundays only.
- Autism friendly screenings are available at peak times only.
- The screens used for autism friendly screenings vary, please contact the cinema for more information.
- Advertisements or trailers are not played before autism friendly screenings.
- Autism friendly screenings start at the advertised performance time.
- There is not a large white clock within the screen(s) showing autism friendly screenings.
- There is large, clear directional signage to the screen(s) showing autism friendly screenings.
- There is not pictorial signage to the screen(s) showing autism friendly screenings.
- The lighting levels in the screen(s) showing autism friendly screenings are turned up a little.
- The sound levels in the screen(s) showing autism friendly screenings are turned down.
- Site routing maps and screen seating plans are available.
- There is a quiet area available within the cinema.
- There is a chair/seat within the quiet area.
- Guests can bring their own food and drink into the screen(s).
- Carers/parents/companions can visit the cinema in advance to familiarise themselves with the surroundings.
Getting Here
- The cinema is accessed via Weymouth Avenue.
Access to Weymouth Avenue is via the B3147 (off the A35). - There is a public car park located opposite the cinema.
The car park is called the Fairfield Long Stay Car Park. - There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the cinema.
- The closest bus stop is the Brewery Square bus located off Weymouth Avenue.
The bus stop is serviced by the 6, 10 , 187, 701, X11, X12 and X51 routes. - For more information on first group bus routes please click here (opens new tab).
- The nearest Railway Station is Dorchester South.
- Dorchester South is approximately 240 metres (3 minute walk) from the cinema.
- For more information on Dorchester South Station please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on South Western Railway please click here (opens new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- For the accessibility webpage on the Odeon website please click here (new tab).
- There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- Staff receive disability awareness/equality training.
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Help and Assistance
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- There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language, please phone the venue in advance for more information.
- Staff do not receive deaf awareness training.
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There are not mobility aids available.
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Additional Contact Details
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- The telephone number for the Disability & Accessibility Helpline is 0800 138 3315.
- The textphone number for the Disability & Accessibility Helpline is 18001 0808 1560 609.
- The telephone number for the Cinema Exhibitors' Association (CEA) Card is 01244 526 016.
- The textphone number for the Cinema Exhibitors' Association (CEA) Card is 18001 01244 526 016.
- The email address for the Cinema Exhibitors' Association (CEA) Card is [email protected].
- The website for the Cinema Exhibitors' Association (CEA) Card is https://www.ceacard.co.uk.
Public Parking
- Standard on street parking is available.
- There is a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
- The public car park is located on Weymouth Avenue.
- The name of the car park is Fairfield Long Stay Car Park.
- There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
- For more information on public parking please click here (new tab).
Approach (Main Entrance)
- The surface of the approach is cobbled.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 170cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
- The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is 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.
Step(s) (Access to Foyer from Main Entrance)
- There is a/are step(s) located ahead as you enter.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the foyer.
- There is/are 7 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
Lift (Access to Foyer from Main Entrance)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located ahead as you enter.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is good.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
- The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 109cm x 150cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
Foyer
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Cinema Foyer
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- The cinema foyer is located ahead as you enter.
- There is step-free access to the cinema foyer, via lift.
- There is step-free access throughout the foyer.
- The type of flooring in the foyer is tiles.
- There is flooring in the foyer which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- Wayfinding signage is available.
- The nearest seating is located within the foyer.
- The foyer does play background music.
- There is a self service ticket machine.
- The self service ticket machine is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The self service ticket machines are located immediately to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
There is level access to the self service ticket machines.
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Food and Drink Counter(s)
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- There is a/are food/drink counter(s) within the foyer.
- The counter(s) is/are located at the rear of the foyer.
- The nearest counter is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the platform lift.
- The counter(s) is/are clearly visible from the lift.
- There is step-free access to the counter(s).
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter(s).
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the counter(s) which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The counter(s) is/are placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the counter(s) are good.
- The height of the counter(s) is/are 99cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter(s).
- There is a/are lowered section(s) of the counter(s).
- The height of the lowered section(s) at the counter(s) is 84cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section(s) of the counter(s).
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section(s) of the counter(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system at the counter(s).
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
- Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- There are menu boards/signs and wall menus available.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can bring food/drink to screens if required.
- Tickets can be purchased from the food/drink counter(s).
Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located ahead as you enter, on the right hand side of the foyer.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the platform lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is not self-closing.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 215cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 1in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The toilet has a non-slip floor.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 89cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by the female sanitary and general domestic waste bins.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary, general domestic waste and non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby change table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 98cm (3ft 3in).
Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located ahead as you enter, to the left hand side of the foyer.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the platform lift.
- There is step-free access into the female and male toilet(s), via lift.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- There is a lowered urinal available in the male toilet(s).
- The height of the lowered urinal is 51cm.
- There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the lowered urinal.
- The lowered urinal does contrast visually with the wall.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair in front of the lowered urinal (90cm x 140cm).
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is available.
- There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the seat and a vertical rail on the left.
- There is not a lowered wash basin available.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- There is not a lowered hand dryer available.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
- Lighting levels are good.
Counter (Guest Service Point)
- The counter is located ahead as you enter, at the rear of the foyer on the right hand side.
- The counter is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the platform lift.
- Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the lift.
- There is step-free access to the counter, via lift.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the counter are good.
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Counter
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- The height of the counter is 115cm.
- There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system at the counter.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
- This counter is the Guest Service Point. Tickets are checked here before entering the screen(s).
Eating and Drinking (Food and Drink)
- The following information is for the food and drink area.
- The food and drink area is located ahead as you enter, at the rear of the foyer on the left hand side.
- There is step-free access, via lift, to the food and drink area.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food and/or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food and/or drinks can be brought to the table.
- The height of the counter is 117cm.
- There is a lowered section of the counter.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 99cm.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
- There is a hearing assistance system .
- The system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
- There is step-free access within the food and drink area.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Background music varies according to the function/event.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet and tiles.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- The nearest table is approximately 30m from the entrance/opening.
- The nearest table is approximately 2m from the till/counter.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 44cm.
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 99cm.
- The standard height for tables is 73cm.
- Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic/takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- There are menu boards/signs available.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
- The lighting levels are good.
Other Floors
- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are for public use.
- The stairs are located ahead as you enter, to the rear of the foyer on the right hand side.
- The stairs are approximately 12m from the platform lift.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
Lift (Main)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located ahead and to the left as you enter.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the platform lift.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on the first floor.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do not contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is fair.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is poor.
- The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 130cm x 150cm (4ft 3in x 4ft 11in).
- There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
Getting Around
- There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and tiles.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- Access to other floors/levels is via stairs and lift.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
- This venue does not play background music in public areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Level 1)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
- The accessible toilet surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on level 1, ahead and to the right as you exit the lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is not self-closing.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 184cm x 218cm (6ft x 7ft 2in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The toilet has a non-slip floor.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 115cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by the female sanitary and general domestic waste bins.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are non-infectious waste, female sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a lid.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 88cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 113cm (3ft 8in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby change table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 99cm (3ft 3in).
Screen (Screen 1)
- The screen(s) is/are clearly signed.
- The name/number of the screen surveyed is Screen 1.
- This information is for the entrance located on level 1, ahead and to the left as you exit the lift.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 113cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 113cm.
- The entrance door(s) is/are not permanently held open before and after screenings.
- There is not a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance before and after screenings.
- This entrance gives access to Row K (rear of the screen).
- The type of flooring is carpet and vinyl.
- There are seats with armrests on both sides.
- Premium seating is available within the screen.
- The width of the rows of seating is 33cm.
- The lighting levels before and after screenings are low.
- The nearest accessible toilet is located ahead and to the right as you exit the screen, in the lift lobby area.
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Screen Information
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- The access to the majority of seating is located in the centre of the seats.
- There is stepped access to the majority of seating.
- There is/are 20 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are low.
- The steps are not clearly illuminated during screenings.
- The steps are not clearly illuminated before and after screenings.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are located at the rear of the screen, in the centre of Row K.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are approximately 20m from the front of the screen.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are clearly signed.
- There is step-free access to the designated seating area(s).
- There is/are 2 designated space(s) for wheelchair users in this screen.
- Wheelchairs may be left with the patron.
- The visibility of the screen from this seating area is good.
- Companions/carers sit next to the patron.
- There is sufficient space for an assistance dog to rest next to you.
Screen (Screen 2)
- The screen(s) is/are clearly signed.
- The name/number of the screen surveyed is Screen 2.
- This information is for the entrance located on level 1, ahead and to the left as you exit the lift.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 113cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 113cm.
- The entrance door(s) is/are not permanently held open before and after screenings.
- There is not a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance before and after screenings.
- This entrance gives access to Row N (rear of the screen).
- The type of flooring is carpet and vinyl.
- There are seats with armrests on both sides.
- Premium seating is available within the screen.
- The width of the rows of seating is 33cm.
- The lighting levels before and after screenings are low.
- The nearest accessible toilet is located ahead and to the right as you exit the screen, in the lift lobby area.
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Screen Information
View
- The access to the majority of seating is located in the centre of the seats.
- There is stepped access to the majority of seating.
- There is/are 24 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are low.
- The steps are not clearly illuminated during screenings.
- The steps are not clearly illuminated before and after screenings.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are located at the rear of the screen, in the centre of Row N.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are approximately 15m from the front of the screen.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are clearly signed.
- There is step-free access to the designated seating area(s).
- There is/are 2 designated space(s) for wheelchair users in this screen.
- Wheelchairs may be left with the patron.
- The visibility of the screen from this seating area is good.
- Companions/carers sit next to the patron.
- There is sufficient space for an assistance dog to rest next to you.
Screen (Screen 3)
- The screen(s) is/are clearly signed.
- The name/number of the screen surveyed is Screen 3.
- This information is for the entrance located on level 1, ahead and to the left as you exit the lift.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 113cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 113cm.
- The entrance door(s) is/are not permanently held open before and after screenings.
- There is not a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance before and after screenings.
- This entrance gives access to Row K (rear of the screen).
- The type of flooring is carpet and vinyl.
- There are seats with armrests on both sides.
- Premium seating is available within the screen.
- The width of the rows of seating is 33cm.
- The lighting levels before and after screenings are low.
- The nearest accessible toilet is located to the left as you exit the screen, in the lift lobby area.
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Screen Information
View
- The access to the majority of seating is located to one side of the seats (against wall).
- There is stepped access to the majority of seating.
- There is/are 27 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are wall mounted.
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are low.
- The steps are not clearly illuminated during screenings.
- The steps are not clearly illuminated before and after screenings.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are located at the rear of the screen, in the centre of Row K.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are approximately 12m from the front of the screen.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are clearly signed.
- There is step-free access to the designated seating area(s).
- There is/are 2 designated space(s) for wheelchair users in this screen.
- Wheelchairs may be left with the patron.
- The visibility of the screen from this seating area is good.
- Companions/carers sit next to the patron.
- There is sufficient space for an assistance dog to rest next to you.
Emergency Refuge Point
- There are 4 refuge points available.
One is located off the cinema foyer.
The other three are located within each screen. - The refuge point(s) is/are clearly signed.
- The corridor leading to the refuge point has a minimum width of 90cm.
- The door leading to the refuge point has a minimum width of 85cm.
- The refuge point has clear minimum dimensions of 90cm x 140cm.
- There is an Evac Chair available at the refuge point(s).
- There is a voice communication system available at the refuge point(s).
- There is a chair available at the refuge point(s).