Accessibility

Event: Plantograms with artist Zoe Hamill

General information

Travel instructions

PUBLIC TRANSPORT There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the venue. The nearest train station is Kirkcaldy.

Entry instructions

The entrance surveyed is located on the south side of the building. There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance. The ramp has a slight gradient and a width between 75cm and 150cm . There are 5 steps. The steps are clearly marked with handrails on both sides. The ramp overcomes the steps. There are double automatic doors which open away from you. The width of the opening is 120cm. There is a second set of doors. There are double automatic doors which open away from you. The width of the opening is 120cm. The ramp has handrails on both sides for the first stage, then only on the left for the second stage as you go up the ramp. Both sets of doors are permanently held open, except in inclement weather.

After entry instructions

There is step-free level access to this reception. The height of the reception counter is 90cm. There is not a low level desk or counter at the recommended height for wheelchair users (between 76cm - 86cm). The reception has windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read. There is background noise here which varies, depending on the time of day. The counter has a hearing assistance system which is not signed. There are armchairs, sofas and coffee tables available in the reception area. GETTING AROUND There is step-free access via lift, throughout the majority of the venue. There are a mixture of chairs with and without armrests and bench seats throughout the building. All flooring in the area is smooth and even. Some of the flooring in the venue has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery. There is background noise here which varies, depending on the time of day. The building has a hearing assistance system which is not signed. GALLERY There is step-free access to and throughout this area, via lift. The majority of walkways are 150cm+ wide. There is background noise which varies, depending on the time of day. Exhibit information includes the following formats: audio description, information board, pictorial and television/screen. The area does not have a hearing assistance system. There are a mixture of chairs with and without armrests in this area. All flooring in the area is smooth and even. Lighting levels are good in this area.

Hazards

There is step-free access via lift, throughout the majority of the venue. There are a mixture of chairs with and without armrests and bench seats throughout the building. All flooring in the area is smooth and even. Some of the flooring in the venue has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery. There is background noise here which varies, depending on the time of day. The building has a hearing assistance system which is not signed.

Toilet location

Toilet and changing facilities available include: a Changing Places facility, a toilet with some adaptations for disabled people and standard toilets. There is/are 1 toilet(s) designated as accessible. The accessible toilet surveyed can be found on the ground floor. This accessible toilet surveyed is approximately 40m from the entrance. The standard toilets can be found on the basement floor.

Accessible parking

This venue has a car park. This is an open air car park with a tarmac surface. Parking is free for all users. There are 2 Blue Badge parking bays. The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 220cm x 390cm. There is a hatched zone on both sides but not to the rear. The nearest Blue Badge bay is 12m from the entrance. Obstacles from the Blue Badge bays to the entrance include: slopes/ramps. There is not a designated drop-off point.

Full details available via AccessAble

https://www.accessable.co.uk/visit-scotland/access-guides/kirkcaldy-galleries#13C637F8-7C1C-0041-9638-9E43E2C7A72D