Accessibility Symbol Guide

This guide is a list of all accessibility icons used across Everyone Active Centres. Accessibility will vary from centre to centre and not all icons will apply to your centre. To see what accessibility is at your centre, select “accessibility information” on the centres homepage.

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Centre Access

	Accessible Parking	The venue has its own car park for use by customers with X number of spaces The venue has its own car park for use by customers with X number of Blue Badge accessible spaces X meters from the main entrance The venue can provide parking if reserved in advance to Blue Badge holders Blue Badge on street parking available nearby Public Car Park (name/address) available X far from the venue All local parking restrictions should be checked before visiting the venue
	Level access and automatic doors	The centre is accessible with level access and automatic doors. This means that centre has: Level access leading to the entrance door Level access inside Sensor/push pad operated automatic doors or no doors at the main entrance
	Access by ramps, slopes and/or manual doors	The centre is accessible by ramps, slopes and/or manual doors. This means that centre has: An easy or moderate ramp or slope at the entrance and manual or automatic doors OR Level access into the venue and manual doors AND Level access, easy or moderate ramps or slopes or lifts (platform or standard) to get around the venue
	Access by ramps, slopes and/or manual doors	Space for relevant centre descriptions: i.e. slope down from carpark / bus stop to main entrance etc/alternative entrances?
	Accessible reception desk	The centre has a low level/split level reception desk The low level/split level desk will be clear at all times
	Accessible turnstiles	The centre has accessible turnstiles. This means that: They have wide access, suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs Users are able to enter independently via accessible gate using a card reader i.e. without requiring assistance from reception staff
	Assistance animals welcome	The centre welcomes assistance animals on site There is a designated spending area for assistance animals on site There is a designated and supervised area to assistance animals to rest whilst their owner is exercising Guided tours are available on request to help the owner and their assistance dog learn the building lay out
	Lift available	The centre has a lift available between floors that has: Tactile buttons Floor directory Audio announcements And has capacity for: X wheelchairs X sports wheelchairs X people
	Seating available	There is seating available on the premises for customers in the following locations: Reception area Top of stairs Pool-side seating That includes: High back seating Arm rests Low sofas If not readily available it can be requested.
	Accessible café	The centre has an accessible café. This means that it has: Wide access, suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs Movable/free-standing seating Table assistance Menus available in large print and alternative formats i.e. different language Quiet area available The café is located on the X floor. Access can be gained to the café by X.
	Accessible spectator area	The centre has an accessible spectator area. This means that: Wide access, suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs The spectator seating is located on the X floor. Access can be gained to the spectator area by X.

Pricing

Concessions available

The centre has concessionary prices available, including:

Students
Older adults
Careers/supporters/personal assistants go free
Reduced costs for disabled users

Communication

	Contacting the venue	The centre is contactable by one or more of: Phone – insert details Email – insert details Website – insert details (including online bookings) Social media – insert details Text Messaging Service (SMS) – insert details Textphone – insert details
	Sign language	The centre has a member of staff trained in British Sign Language (BSL) generally on duty. It is advisable to contact the centre to assess whether the sign language interpreter is available on request and what level of sign language they are trained to.
	Sign language	Space for relevant descriptions: i.e. dial-in video link based interpreting service / links with local interpreter and/or hearing impairment charity
	Hearing induction loop	A hearing induction loop is available in the following locations: Reception Café Gym Sports Hall Dance studio Spectator areas The centre also has a portable hearing loop available upon request i.e. for one to one sessions
	Deaf Aware Trained	Staff members have been trained in deaf awareness
	Large print	Large print information is immediately available upon request. OR Large print information is available upon request with prior notice i.e. one-two weeks.
	Braille	Braille information is immediately available upon request. OR Braille information is available upon request with prior notice i.e. one-two weeks.
	Easy read available	Easy read information is immediately available upon request. OR Easy read information is available upon request with prior notice i.e. one-two weeks.
	Disability awareness training	The staff at the centre have been provided with Disability Awareness / Equality training, including: Reception staff Instructors Teachers / coaches Lifeguards Management

Toilets

Toilets

The centre has X number of male/female/unisex toilets on site.

The centre has X number of ambulant disabled male/female/unisex toilets on site.

That are available in the following locations:

Changing rooms
Each floor
Poolside
Café

Accessible toilets

The centre has X number of ambulant disabled male/female/unisex toilets on site.

The centre has X number of male/female/unisex accessible toilets on site.

That are available in the following locations:

Changing rooms
Each floor
Poolside
Café

Changing

	Accessible baby change facilities	The centre has X accessible baby change facilities on site. This means that they have: Low level baby change facilities
	Changing places facilities	The centre has X Changing Places facilities on site. Further information can be found on the Changing Places website.
	Accessible changing rooms	The centre has X number of male/female/unisex accessible changing rooms on site. This means that they have: Grab rails Low-level bench Clothing hooks Hoist available That are available in the following locations: Dry side Wet side
	Accessible vanity area	The centre has a low level/split level vanity area which enables the use of mirrors/hairdryers/plug sockets. That are available in the following locations: Dry side Wet side

Showers

Accessible showers

The centre has X number of male/female/unisex accessible showers on site. This means that they have:

Grab rails
Drop-down shower seat
Free standing shower seat
Shelf for toiletries
Adjustable height shower head

That are available in the following locations:

Dry side
Wet side

Storage

Large lockers available

The centre has X number of double width and X number of double height lockers available on site.

That are available in the following locations:

Dry side
Wet side

Disability priority lockers

The centre has X disability priority lockers that are distinguishable with this symbol on them.

That are available in the following locations:

Dry side
Wet side

Poolside storage available

The centre has poolside storage available for:

Towels/robes
Walking aids
Shoes/flip flops
Bags
Wheelchairs

Pool Entry

	Pool entry available via platform	Pool entry available via platform for: Competition pool Training pool Teaching pool Diving pit
	Pool entry available via slope	Pool entry available via graduated slope with handrails, for: Competition pool Training pool Teaching pool Diving pit Pool entry available via beach style slope, for: Competition pool Training pool Teaching pool Diving pit
	Pool entry available via graduated steps	Pool entry available via gradated steps, for: Competition pool Training pool Teaching pool Diving pit
	Pool entry available via ladder	Pool entry available via ladder, for: Competition pool Training pool Teaching pool Diving pit
	Pool entry available via hoist	Pool entry available via hoist, for: Competition pool Training pool Teaching pool Diving pit

Pool Equipment

Floatation devices available

The centre has the following floatation devices available for use on by the public on poolside/on request:

Pull buoy
Floats
Noodles