The Learning Resource Centre is open Monday to Friday during term times.

One to one support is available on request

• There is a clearly marked accessible car parking space
• The route from the car park is smooth, even, safe, wide, free from loose material
• There are no steps at the entrance
• Weather mats appear to be non-slip and non-trip
• Automatic doors are safe and easy to use
• Floors appear to be non-slip even when wet
• Stair risers are closed, without pretuding nosings
• Lifts conform to recommended dimensions
• The lift doors remain open for an adequate length of time
• The WC floors appear to be slip resistant
• Seats are provided in general waiting areas
• Workstations are available at different heights

• Signage and way finding is clear and well designed
• There is a clearly marked accessible car parking space
• Accessible parking is situated as close as possible to the entrance of the building
• Accessible parking is situated as close as possible to the entrance of the building
• The route from the car park is smooth, even, safe, wide, free from loose material.
• Dropped kerbs are in place where necessary to allow wheelchair users independence
• No steps at the entrance
• Raised thresholds are less than 13mm high and clearly visible
• The entrance lobby is large enough for comfortable use of a wheelchair
• Doors have a clear opening width of at least 750mm
• The reception counter is low enough to see over from a wheelchair or chair
• Reception staff are trained in disability awareness
• 1200mm clear space is maintained in general areas
• Corridors are of adequate width for people to move around in easily
• Floor surfaces are easy to negotiate using a wheelchair wheelchair
• There is sufficient space to turn/ reverse into the lift from the landing
• The lift call button easily reachable
• The lift doors remain open for an adequate length of time
• The alarm button or emergency telephone is reachable from a wheelchair
• A wheelchair accessible WCs is provided
• Mirrors are suitable for use from any height
• The WC door opens wide enough to allow a wheelchair user to get in and out easily
• A sealed waste disposal bin is provided
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair in waiting areas
• General staff are trained in Disability Awareness
• Workstations are height adjustable or available at different heights

• The Website is accessible to good practice standards
• The WC fittings are easy to use for people with limited hand mobility
• General staff are trained in Disability Awareness
• Staff are aware of Microsoft Accessibility Options (Display, cursor control etc)
• There are alternatives to standard mouse (Joystick, rollerball)
• There are alternatives to standard keyboard (larger, keyboard guards etc)
• Voice recognition software will shortly be available

• The Website is accessible to good practice standards
• Printed information is easy to read by people with visual impairments (available on request)
• Signage and Way finding is clear and well designed
• The route from the car park is smooth, even, safe, wide, free from loose material
• The entrance is easily found and distinguishable
• Signs are clear and visible from all approaches to the building
• There is adequate lighting inside entrance lobbies
• Interior signs to reception, WC etc are obvious and clear
• Weather mats appear to be non slip and non trip
• Automatic doors are safe and easy to use
• All exterior solid doors have a visibility panel
• Full glass doors have markings for safety and visability
• The Reception area is well lit
• Announcements are audible
• Reception staff are trained in disability awareness
• Floors and walls are painted in a matt rather than glossy paint
• Floors appear to be non-slip even when wet
• Colours and Tones have been selected to give good contrast
• Stairs are of recommended dimensions
• Stair risers are closed, without protruding nosings
• Handrails are provided
• The lift call button is easily identifiable
• The lift indicator buttons are easily seen
• The lift doors remain open for an adequate length of time
• Good lighting is provided throughout the building
• General staff are trained in Disability Awareness
• Staff are aware of Microsoft Accessibility Options (Display, cursor control etc)
• Screen reading software and training is available (Example JAWS)
• Screen magnification software and training is available (e.g Zoomtext)
• Voice recognition software will be available soon

• Interior signs to reception, WC etc are obvious and clear
• The Reception area is well lit
• Consideration has been given to privicy for people with hearing problems
• Announcements are both audible and visibles
• Reception staff are trained in disability awareness
• Consideration has been given to hard surfaces and sound reverberation
• Telephones are positioned for minimum background noise
• A textphone will shortly be avialalbe
• Alarms systems are visual as well as audible
• Good lighting is provided throughout the building
• Induction loops are fitted wherever appropriate
• There are suitable plans for evacuation of disabled people in the event of an emergency
• General staff are trained in disability awareness

• The Website is accessible to good practice standards
• Printed information is easy to read
• Brochures and information are available on request, in alternative formats e.g audio cassette
• Signage and Way finding is clear and well designed
• The entrance is easily found and distinguishable
• Signs are clear and visible from all approaches to the building
• Interior signs to reception, WC etc are obvious and clear
• Reception staff are trained in Disability Awareness
• General staff are trained in Disability Awareness
• Staff are aware of Microsoft Accessibility Options (Display, cursor control etc)