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Overview

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• About View
  • Cornerstone Arts Centre is a purpose-built professional arts, culture and entertainment venue in Didcot, Oxfordshire.
  • Facilities available in the venue include: auditorium, gallery, studios, cafe bar, room for hire.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking.
  • The nearest parking is located at the Orchard Centre.
  • The nearest train station is Didcot Parkway.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors, automatic doors and narrow walkways.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
  • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: ear defenders.
  • Documents are available in the following formats: large print.
  • Occasionally there are gallery displays which include audio commentary.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
  • Staff receive the following training: First Aid, Fire Safety, Safeguarding, Mental Health First Aid.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor, first floor and second floor.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, first floor and second floor.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • The Changing Places toilet facilities are located the first floor.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations on the ground floor.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the toilet with adaptations on the second floor.

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Entrance

• This entrance is located at the front right of the building.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 245cm.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 160cm.
• The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception (and Box Office)

• The reception is located straight ahead from the second entrance doors.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 75cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 60cm.
• There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
• A portable card reader is available for payments.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Some flooring is patterned.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, high stools, stools, chairs without armrests and armchairs.
• Furniture available in this area includes: high tables and coffee tables.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• Access throughout may include manual doors, automatic doors and narrow walkways.
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
• There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
• Some signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.

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Counter (Cloakroom)

• The counter is located to the right of the reception desk.
• The distance from the entrance doors is 4m.
• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 90cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area.

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Exhibition Space (The Gallery)

• This area is indoors.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• Display information includes: information boards and televisions/screens.
• There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
• Seating available in this area includes: benches.
• The tour is self-guided but volunteers/staff are available to provide additional information.
• There is step-free level access throughout the tour.

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Eating and Drinking (Nourish Café Bar)

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• Location and Access View
  • The café bar has an external entrance to the left of the main entrance doors.
  • Once inside the venue, it can also be accessed internally via the left-hand side of the reception desk.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There are double automatic doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
• Service View
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • Menus are wall-mounted and displayed on the counter.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, vegetarian and vegan.
  • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Order and Payment View
  • The payment counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located to the left hand side of the entrance doors.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 94cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• Seating Area View
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas, stools and high stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is background noise in this area.

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Seating Area (Outdoor Seating Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The outdoor seating is located outside the café bar.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
• Seating Area View
  • Some of the seating area is covered.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There may be background noise in this area.

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Room (The Study)

• The room is located to the right hand side of the exhibition gallery.
• The distance from the reception desk is 6m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Announcements are in person.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the left hand side of the reception desk.
  • The distance from the reception desk is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 215cm (width) x 235cm (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 110cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • 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 rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual 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 visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 95cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 68cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 94cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 90cm.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located to the left hand side of the reception desk.
• The distance from the reception desk is 6m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Floors 0, 1 and 2 are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual 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, Braille markings and a low visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 90cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 107cm (width) x 215cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit and an audible announcer.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located to the left hand side of the reception desk.
• The ground floor, first floor and second floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 11 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 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.

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Changing Places (First Floor - Transfer Both Sides)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located on the first floor, to the right hand side from the lift.
  • The Changing Places toilet is not in addition to other toilet facilities.
  • The distance from the lift is 6m.
  • 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.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 98cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 280cm (width) x 295cm (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 110cm.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 77cm.
  • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown rails have a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing bench is wall mounted at a fixed height.
  • The length of the changing bench is 90cm.
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 109cm from the floor.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The facility has a waste bin, 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 high visual contrast.

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Room (First Floor - Willow)

• The room is located on the first floor, to the right hand side from the lift, through the manual glass doors.
• The distance from the lift is 8m.
• The most accessible route to the room has manual doors and step-free level access.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm, a wash basin and ritual washing facilities.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Announcements are in person.

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Theatre (First Floor - Auditorium)

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• Theatre Information View
  • Advanced bookings are available.
  • Concessions are available.
  • Captioned performances are available.
  • Signed performances are available.
  • Audio described performances are not available.
  • Autism friendly/relaxed performances are available.
  • Sensory friendly performances are not available.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Auditorium View
  • The most accessible route to the auditorium has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access to a row of seating, this may include the use of a lift.
  • There is a designated seating area.
  • Row A on the first floor and row M on the second floor are accessible.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available includes: flip-down seats with armrests.
  • The width of the door to the auditorium is 90cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Second Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the second floor, to the right hand side from the lift.
  • The distance from the lift is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has a lift and 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 high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 98cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 200cm (width) x 280cm (depth) and there is not 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 130cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual 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 visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 110cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
  • 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 visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 50cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a waste bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a wheel-in shower with a flip-down seat at a height of 50cm.

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Theatre (Second Floor - Auditorium Balcony)

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• Auditorium View
  • The most accessible route to the auditorium has manual doors, a lift and step-free level access.
  • There is a designated seating area.
  • Row M (the balcony) is accessed on the second floor.
  • Seating available includes: chairs without armrests.
  • There are spaces for wheelchairs on the balcony.

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Room (Second Floor - Diamond)

• The room is located on the second floor, to the left from the lift.
• The distance from the lift is 8m.
• The most accessible route to the room has a lift, step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The doors opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 80cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
• There may be background noise in this room.
• Announcements are in person.