Access Survey to Leisure Centre - Mid Suffolk District Council

visual impairments are aware of the doors opening and which floor it is
on.
14. Cafeteria
This is accessed via a long ramp (LC12) and is fully accessible.
15. Bowls Rink (Winter)
There are two bowls wheelchairs and the rink (itself) can be accessed
via a ramp.
16. Playworld (Summer)
There are no access issues to highlight. The area is fully accessible and
includes an accessible toilet and a snack bar.
17. Entrance to Playworld
A level entrance can be accessed directly from the car park. There are
three parking spaces for blue badge holders directly outside the
entrance.
18. Signs
There are a great many signs both permanent and temporary throughout
the Leisure Centre. Many of the signs have been produced with the
words entirely in upper case letters. Good practice indicates that words
should be produced in lower case letters with a capital letter at the start
of the word if necessary (LC13). This enables a word to retain its ‘shape’
thus assisting people who are visually impaired.
Good contrast with the background used for the sign or notice is
essential.
Recommendation: The style of in house signs is standardised to
comply with good practice guidelines.
Attachment – Making it Clear and also refer to Signage attachment.
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