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Laban
Creekside
Deptford
London
SE8 3DZ
Tel: 020 8691 8600
Fax: 020 8691 8400
Web: http://www.laban.org
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Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the area.
This venue is situated in Deptford.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Greenwich.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest underground station is Greenwich.
Parking (Disabled Car Park)
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.55m x 4.6m (11ft 7in x 15ft 1in).
The nearest designated bay is 65m (71yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 81m (88yd) from the main entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
The disabled car park is closed off by bollards, which are lowered be contacting a member of staff via the intercom in front of the bollards.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 183cm (6ft ) wide.
No Level Access (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the doors.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
No Level Access (Theatre, Box Office, Bar and Upper Level Toilets)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading up to the theatre and the bar.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Theatre / Opera House
There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
Designated seating is located in the back row at the far left.
Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
A companion may sit with you.
Companions sit beside the wheelchair space.
It is 50m (55yd) from the designated seating area to the nearest adapted toilet.
This venue does provide audio described performances.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
There is a wheelchair to borrow.
To borrow the wheelchair ask at reception.
Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
The pictured seats outlined in white are usually removed in order to provide a space for wheelchairs.
Restaurant / Bar (Bar)
The following information is for the bar.
Food is not available from the bar.
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks cannot be brought to the table.
There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 69cm (2ft 3in) cm.
Menus are hand held and on the wall.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are available in large print.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
Adapted Toilet (Upper Level)
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 67m (73yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located beside the bar at the top of the ramp leading to the theatre and bar.
There is not level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 198cm x 149cm (6ft 5in x 4ft 10in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
There are not mirrors in the adapted toilet.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 4in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet (Upper Level)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located on the left behind the bar.
The female and male toilets are 69m (75yd) from the main entrance.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Unisex Toilets
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the unisex toilet.
No Level Access (Cafe and Lower Level Toilets)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on the right side through the entrance doors.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Restaurant / Bar (Cafe)
The following information is for the cafe.
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
All chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 1m (3ft 3in) from the cafe entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 77cm (2ft 6in) cm.
Menus are wall only.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are not clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is sandwiches and home-made food.
Adapted Toilet (Lower Level)
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 40m (44yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located just past the cafe on the ramp that leads down from the lobby.
There is not level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 145cm x 197cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 5in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
The lateral transfer space is 78cm (2ft 6in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
There are not mirrors in the adapted toilet.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 4in).
There is not a hand dryer.
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 not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet (Lower Level)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located beyond the cafe on the downwards-leading ramp.
The female and male toilets are 41m (45yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located in both male and female standard toilets.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 87cm (2ft 10in).
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the baby change facility.
Additional Information
Staff do not receive disability awareness training.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service cannot be requested.
Staff are not Type Talk aware.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
The photograph shows the intercom at the entrance to the car park.
