Symbol Guide
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Parking (on premises or nearby public; not necessarily Blue Badge) |
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Level entrance |
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Single step |
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A small step that a wheelchair may be able to get up, possibly with a helper raising the front casters |
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Two or more steps |
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Handrail on at least one side |
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Ramp (not always usable by unaided wheelchairist) |
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A small lip to the threshold, not usually a problem, but may be if added to any problems with the door |
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Automatic or button-press electric door-opener |
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Door difficult for some to open – may be a strong spring, poorly positioned handles, in a recess so chair can't get into a position to open the door |
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Door narrow for a reference wheelchair |
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Door narrow for pedestrian |
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Hearing Loop (may not be in all parts of the building) |
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Staff willing to assist (in a variety of ways) |
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Internal staircase to reach some parts |
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Stairlift (platform or with seat) |
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Conventional lift which can take reference wheelchair |
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Escalator |
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Large Print available |
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Seating for customers who can't stand for long |
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Wheelchair-accessible toilet |