Macclesfield and District
Disability Information Bureau
Registered Charity Number.1069163
Disclaimer - Whilst every effort has gone into ensuring that this information is correct at the time of printing, no responsibility by the Bureau can be taken for errors or omissions,
although we would be glad to hear about any inaccuracies which we have printed Similarly any inclusion of a service or resource is for information only and does not imply recommendation or
endorsement.
Age Concern East Cheshire IT Centre
Henderson Street,
Macclesfield,
Cheshire,
SK11 6JF
Tel:
01625 612958
Contact: Rob Yearsley
The centre is open Mondays to Fridays 9.00am – 4.00pm Computer classes for the over 50’s can be booked in advance, call 01625 612 958 for further information or
visit the centre and fill in an enquiry form. A drop in session is available on Mondays 10am to 4pm with one volunteer to assist. There is no charge for this session
Free to those over 50
Support is available on a one to one basis through booked sessions only
Courses are generally of a 4 week duration and include: Absolute beginners Word processing Internet and email Digital images Individual skills sessions
For People with Limited Mobility
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A map and / or directions are provided in the information
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There are clearly marked accessible car parking spaces
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Accessible parking is situated as close as possible to the entrance of the building
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There are no steps at the entrance
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Weather mats appear to be non-slip and non-trip
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Seats are provided for people with mobility problems to rest
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Floors appear to be non slip even when wet
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The WC floors appear to be slip resistant
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Seats are provided in general waiting areas
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A seat is available for people to rest when making a long telephone call
For People who use wheelchairs
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A map and / or directions are provided in the information
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Signage and Way finding is clear and well designed
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There are clearly marked accessible car parking spaces
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Accessible parking is situated as close as possible to the entrance of the building
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Dropped kerbs are in place where necessary to allow wheelchair users independence
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No steps at the entrance
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There is an internal slope to the main reception which a wheelchair user may have difficulty accessing
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Entryphones and keypads are only just low enough to be used from a wheelchair
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The entrance lobby is large enough for comfortable use of a wheelchair
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Doors have a clear opening width of at least 750mm
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Wheelchair users are able to wait alongside seated companions
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1200mm clear space is maintained in general areas (varies between 1100mm and 1300mm)
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Corridors widths vary but in general are of adequate width for people to move around in easily
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Floor surfaces are easy to negotiate using a wheelchair
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The alarm button or emergency telephone is reachable from a wheelchair
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A wheelchair accessible WCs is provided
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Coat hooks and mirrors are suitable for use from any height
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The WC door opens wide enough to allow a wheelchair user to get in and out easily
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There is sufficient space for a wheelchair in waiting areas
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Telephones are reachable and displays visible by a wheelchair user
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There are suitable plans for evacuation of disabled people in the event of an emergency
For people with limited hand or arm control or tremor
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Interior door handles are easy to use for people with limited hand movement
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Staff are aware of Microsoft Accessibility Options (Display, cursor control etc)
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There are alternatives to standard mouse (Joystick, rollerball)
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There are alternatives to standard keyboard (larger, keyboard guards etc)
For people who have a visual impairment
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Brochures and Information are available in large print
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Brochures and Information are not available in alternative formats but the Age Concern
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A map and / or directions are provided in the information
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Signage and Way finding is clear and well designed
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The entrance is easily found and distinguishable
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Signs are clear and visible from all approaches to the building
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There is adequate lighting inside entrance lobbies
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Weather mats appear to be non slip and non trip
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All exterior solid doors have a visibility panel
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Full glass doors have markings for safety and visibility
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The Reception area is well lit
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Floors and walls are painted in a matt rather than glossy paint
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Floors appear to be non slip even when wet
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Colours and Tones have been selected to give good contrast
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Staff are aware of Microsoft Accessibility Options (Display, cursor control etc)
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Screen reading software and training is available( eg Jaws)
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Screen magnification software and training is available ( eg Zoomtext)
For people who have a hearing impairment
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The Reception area is clearly identified and approached
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The Reception area is well lit
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Consideration has been given to privacy for people with hearing problems
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Consideration has been given to hard surfaces and sound reverberation
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Telephones are positioned for minimum background noise
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Good lighting is provided throughout the building
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Induction loops are fitted wherever appropriate
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There are suitable plans for evacuation of disabled people in the event of an emergency
For people with learning difficulties
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Printed information is easy to read
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Brochures and Information are available in alternative formats e.g. audio cassette if requested
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A map and / or directions are provided in the information
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Signage and Way finding is clear and well designed
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The entrance is easily found and distinguishable
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Signs are clear and visible from all approaches to the building
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Staff are aware of Microsoft Accessibility Options (Display, cursor control etc)