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.
Council For Voluntary Service IT Suite
81 Park Lane,
Macclesfield,
Cheshire
Tel:01625 439736
Contact: Keith Atherton
Drop-in facilities are available: Wednesday 10am to 12noon Thursday 1pm to 3pm Friday 10.30am to 12.30pm Workshops/courses Monday 7pm to 9pm Tuesday 1pm to 3pm Thursday 10am to
12noon
For people who work in the voluntary sector
Is available on a one to one basis
Courses Available
Courses are available throughout the year for those who work in the voluntary sector, details and cost on application
For People with Limited Mobility
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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 dropped kerbs between car park and pavement
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There are no steps at the entrance
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Floors appear to be non slip even when wet
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Stair risers are closed, without protruding nosings
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Suitable handrails are provided on one side of the stairs
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Lifts conform to recommended dimensions
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The lift doors remain open for an adequate length of time
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The WC floors appear to be slip resistant
For People who use wheelchairs
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Signage and Way finding is clear and well designed
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The route from the car park is smooth, even, safe, wide, free from loose material
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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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Entryphones and keypads are low enough to be used from a wheelchair
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Raised thresholds are less than 13mm high and clearly visible
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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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Floor surfaces are easy to negotiate using a wheelchair wheelchair
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Lifts conform to recommended dimensions
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There is sufficient space to turn/ reverse into the lift from the landing
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The lift call button easily reachable
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The lift doors remain open for an adequate length of time
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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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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
For people with limited hand or arm control or tremor
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The Website is accessible to good practice standards
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Interior door handles are easy to use for people with limited hand movement
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The WC fittings are easy to use for people with limited hand mobility
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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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A map and / or directions are provided in the information
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The car park area is adequately lit
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There is adequate lighting inside entrance lobbies
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Interior signs to reception, WC etc are obvious and clear
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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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The Reception area is clearly identified and approached
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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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Colours and Tones have been selected to give good contrast
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Stairs are of recommended dimensions
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Additional consideration has been given in the WC to people with visual impairments
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Good lighting is provided throughout the building
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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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Interior signs to reception, WC etc are obvious and clear
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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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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
For people with learning difficulties
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The Website is accessible to good practice standards
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Printed information is easy to read
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A map and / or directions are provided in the information
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Interior signs to reception, WC etc are obvious and clear
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The Reception area is clearly identified and approached
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Staff are aware of Microsoft Accessibility Options (Display, cursor control etc)