Access information:
- Level access
- There is an accessible toilet
Resource Centre
The Resource Centre provides a range of equipment for hire and services to support community groups in Brighton and Hove. While it can be tricky to get to, the facilities inside are reasonably accessible.
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Address:
Prior House,
6 Tilbury Place,
Brighton,
BN2 0GY
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Phone:
01273 606160
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Fax:
01273 673663
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Web:
http://www.resourcecentre.org.uk
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Email:
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Opening Times:
Open from 9am to 4pm Tuesday to Friday
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Getting There / Parking:
The Resource Centre is located up Carlton Hill/Kingswood Street (just up from Grand Parade). This is a very steep hill and caution is recommended. The 81 bus stops about 200m uphill from the Resource Centre.
There are two disabled parking spaces outside the centre, on a moderate slope. There is also space for taxis to drop off.
Calton hill is partially closed to traffic from 21st June 2010 for 18 months. To get to the centre from Grand Parade you must drive up Edward Street, and turn down White street to approach the centre from the top of the hill.
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Getting In:
There are two steps with a hand rail, with a permanent, easy gradient ramp alongside. There is a very wide front door to the building, followed by another wide door to the Centre itself. The doors are not heavy.
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Getting Around / Facilities:
The Resource Centre is not very big, but there is space to get a wheelchair around. There is an open plan reception/computer area with 4 computers that can be used. The computer desks are at a standard, fixed height. A laptop is also available and people are also able to use their own laptops on the resource centres wi-fi connection. I asked about assistive technology on the computer, and while this is not currently available the manager said that this could be discussed with the individual where necessary.
The printing room houses the printers, photocopiers, laminating machines, etc. All of the machines are at wheelchair height, and there is plenty of room to move around all the tales to get to each machine.
The equipment room stores all manner of equipment for groups, from PA sound systems to candy floss machines. The room is quite spacious and there is plenty of room for a wheelchair user to get round.
There is a reasonably sized accessible toilet at the Centre, with left-hand transfer and grab rails. There is some clutter in the toilet and boilers in the corner but it is large enough for this not to be a problem.
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Additional Comments:
The Resource Centre is very well laid out to maximise access and it is clear that a lot of thought has gone into layout. Staff were very helpful and eager to hear from disabled people on their experiences of the centre.
There is a huge amount of information available, both in hardcopy at the centre and available on the website, to help individuals setting up and running groups.
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Reviewed By:
Jon
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Review Date:
August 2010, updated 17/3/2011 by Pappya
Published in
Public Buildings & Community Centres - Brighton
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