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.
Bollington Library
Palmerston Street,
Bollington,
SK10 5JX
Tel:
Tel: 01625 573058
Contact: Alison Whitbread
Opening Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 9.30am - 1pm then 2pm - 7pm Wednesday 9.30am - 1pm then 2pm - 5pm Thursday 9.30am - 1pm then 2pm - 5pm Friday 9.30am - 1pm then 2pm - 5pm Saturday 9.30am
- 1pm
Membership Charges for the internet apply, you must hold a library card.
Courses are not available
For People with Limited Mobility
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The website is accessible to good practice standards
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The route from the car park is smooth, even, safe, wide, free from loose material.
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There are steps and a ramp at the entrance
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Weather mats appear to be non-slip and non-trip
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Automatic doors are safe and easy to use
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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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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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The website is accessible to good practice standards
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Ramps conform to good practice guidelines
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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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The reception counter is low enough to see over from a wheelchair or chair
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Wheelchair users are able to wait alongside seated companions
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Reception staff are trained in disability awareness
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Floor surfaces are easy to negotiate using a wheelchair wheelchair
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There is sufficient space for a wheelchair in waiting areas
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The 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
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General staff are trained in Disability Awareness
For people with limited hand or arm control or tremor
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General staff are trained in Disability Awareness
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Staff are aware of Microsoft Accessibility Options (Display, cursor control etc)
For people who have a visual impairment
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The Website is accessible to good practice standards
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Printed information is easy to read by people with visual impairments (available on request)
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Brochures and Information are available in large print
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Printed information is easy to read by people with visual impairments (available on request). Large print catalogues of talking books for both children and adults are
available.
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The route from the car park is smooth, even, safe, wide and free from loose material
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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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Automatic doors are safe and easy to use
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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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Announcements are audible
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Reception staff are trained in disability awareness
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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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General staff are trained in Disability Awareness
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Staff are aware of Microsoft Accessibility Options (Display, cursor control etc)
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 privicy for people with hearing problems
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Reception staff are trained in disability awareness
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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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There are suitable plans for evacuation of disabled people in the event of an emergency
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General staff are trained in Disability Awareness
For people with learning difficulties
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The Website is accessible to good practice standards
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Brochures and information are available on request, in alternative formats e.g audio cassette
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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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The Reception area is clearly identified and approached
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Reception staff are trained in disability awareness
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General staff are trained in Disability Awareness
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Staff are aware of Microsoft Accessibility Options (Display, cursor control etc)