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Disabled Access Guide for Seasiders Learning Centre - Skills for Life
Blackpool and The Fylde College
2nd Floor, Blackpool Football Club
Sands Way, Blackpool
Lancashire
FY1 6JJ
Tel: 01253 403394 / 407429
Web: http://www.blackpool.ac.uk
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Blackpool.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Blackpool South.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the side 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 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park immediately outside the venue is shared with a Health Centre and does not have any designated bays.
There are 2 designated bays for Blue Badge holders outside the ticket office for Blackpool Football Club.
These bays are 480cm x 380cm and are 86m from the entrance to the Seasiders Learning Centre.
There are also some short stay bays, which you can park in for a maximum of 10 minutes.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located off the car park.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 170cm (5ft 6in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located off the car park.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 164cm (5ft 4in) wide.
These doors are push pad operated. The push pad is at a height of 95cm.
Level Change (Accessible Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located on the right inside the accessible entrance.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0-2.
The lift is 12m (13yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.4m x 1.1m (4ft 7in x 3ft 7in).
The clear door width is 80cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0-1-2-3.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Outside Access (2nd Floor Entrance - Stairs)
This information is for the entrance located on the 2nd floor corridor.
There is level access to the service.
Level access is via lift.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 152cm (4ft 11in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 17m (18yd) from the corridor entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
The scooter can be used throughout the building.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible 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 accessible toilet is 8m (26ft 2in) from the lift entrance.
The accessible toilet is located on the right as you exit the lift.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
This is by lift.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 92cm (3ft ).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 260cm x 175cm (8ft 6in x 5ft 8in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear 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 96cm (3ft 1in).
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 not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in accessible 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 accessible toilet.
There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
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 47cm (1ft 6in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
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.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible 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 poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located on the right as you exit the lift.
The female toilets are 24m (26yd) from the lift entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
This is by lift.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located on the right as you exit the lift.
The male toilets are 15m (16yd) from the lift entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
This is by lift.
Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
