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Disabled Access Guide for Rastrick Branch Library and Memorial Garden
Crowtrees Lane
Rastrick
Brighouse
West Yorkshire
HD6 3NE
Tel: 01484 714858
Email: rastrick.library@calderdale.gov.uk
Web: http://www.calderdale.gov.uk/leisure/libraries
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Monday | 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Tuesday | 14:00 - 18:30 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Thursday | 14:00 - 18:30 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Rastrick.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Brighouse.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
The convenient dropoff point is located in front of the library
Outside Access
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 63cm (2ft ) wide.
Level Change (Outside Access)
There is not a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 7 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
Reception
The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Inside Access (Library)
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are bright.
Inside Access (Memorial Garden)
There is not level access to the service.
The lighting levels are low.
Level Change (Memorial Garden)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located adjacent to the garden.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 105cm (3ft 5in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 5 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are .
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do not have handrails.
The ramp overcomes the steps.
The photograph shows the ramp leading to the garden.
Adapted Toilet
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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 8m (26ft 2in) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located to the right as you enter.
There is 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 locking handle.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 86cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 227cm x 234cm (7ft 5in x 7ft 8in).
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 160cm (5ft 2in).
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 a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
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 a shelf within the adapted toilet.
The shelf is not higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 41cm (1ft 4in).
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
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 cannot 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 good.
Lighting levels are medium.
Baby change facilities are located within the standard toilet.
The baby change facilities are located within the adapted toilet.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 86cm (2ft 9in).
Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
The adapted toilet also serves as a unisex standard toilet.
Standard Toilet
Library
This library does not house a regular supply of books in Braille.
This library does house a regular supply of books in large print.
This library does house a regular supply of books on tape or disc.
There is an ordering service.
It takes approximately 7 days to process an order.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
