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.
Open Arms Youth and Community Centre
Howty Close,
Coleshaw Farm Estate,
Wilmslow,
SK9 2SH
Tel:
01625 252262
The centre is available for I.T. access Monday 9.00am – 12.30pm Tuesday 9.00am – 4.00pm Thursday 9.00am – 4.00pm Friday 9.00am - 4.00pm Saturday 10.00am
– 1.00pm (Cyber café) .
Drop in session available from 9.00am – 12.00 on Thursdays
Ring for further advice
Courses available through Macclesfield College, enrolment at any time
For People with Limited Mobility
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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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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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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
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Workstations are available at different heights
For People who use wheelchairs
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No steps at the entrance
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Ramps conform to good practice guidelines
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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 800mm
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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
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Corridors are of adequate width for people to move around in easily
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Floor surfaces are easy to negotiate using a wheelchair wheelchair
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A wheelchair accessible WCs is provided
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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
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Refreshment areas are wheelchair accessible
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Workstations are height adjustable or available at different heights
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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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)
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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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The entrance is easily found and distinguishable
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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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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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Floors appear to be non slip even when wet
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Additional consideration has been given in the WC to people with visual impairments
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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)
For people who have a hearing impairment
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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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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 entrance is easily found and distinguishable
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Staff are aware of Microsoft Accessibility Options (Display, cursor control etc)