Accessibility at ABC

Accessible route to the site

• Electronic signal crossings with ground tactile indicators are positioned at the intersection with Shakespeare Road and the North Shore Hospital road entrance.
• A footpath on site provides a safe passage for pedestrians accessing the main entrance from the car park area.
• The accessible route to the site has a minimum width of 1.2 meters.
• The main Canopy Imaging entrance doors face the car park and are automatic.
• Signage for each of the businesses on site is on the left-hand side of the automatic doors. The Auckland Breast Centre on Level 1 has two wooden, double doors with vertical grab rails which open into a reception and patient waiting area.

Bus Stop

• The nearest bus stops are at 197 and 136 Shakespeare Road, located approximately 70 meters from the main entrance of the Auckland Breast Centre. They both offer shelter, seating and a space for wheelchair users. Timetables are provided in text format only.
• The bus stop is located on the following bus routes: 858 Long Bay Midtown.

Car Parking

• There are 3 accessible car parks which are marked with yellow ground markings.
• Our car park is wheelchair friendly with a ramp between the car park and footpath.

Drop off/pick up zone

• The drop off/pick up zone is easy to find and well sign posted.
• There is one 5 minute drop off zone outside the entrance of the Canopy Imaging Building and one in the main car park. A 15 minute parking bay is also available on Shakespeare Road between the Auckland Breast Centre (209 Shakespeare Road) and the nearby dairy.
• The drop off/pick up zone is located within 200 meters of the organisation's entrance.
• There is no shelter over the drop off/pick up zone.

Entering ABC

• ABC is on level 1; this is accessible via stairs and a lift.
• Blue double doors, directly opposite the stairs and lift open to a welcoming reception area.
• You will be greeted by a friendly receptionist, and yourself and anyone accompanying you will be seated in our main waiting room.
• Our reception is designed for comfort with plenty of seating options varying in height and design.
• There is space of wheelchairs and walkers.
• We have a private room or quieter area available to use for communication or personal requirements.
• There are staff available to help with any access enquiries.
• All support animals are welcomed on premises (e.g. guide, hearing or mobility dogs etc) and there are grassed areas outside along Shakespeare Road for support dogs.
• Once its time for our appointment a chaperone/staff member will then guide you to change facilities and an internal waiting area where you will be met by radiologists and/or surgeons.

Communicating Accessibly

There is large print information available.

Accessibility within the site

• ABC has good colour contrast between walls and flooring.
• The accessible route within the site has a minimum width of 1200mm.
• Lighting levels on this accessible route offer good visibility and viewing.
• Lighting throughout the site is even and avoids glare
• Braille is included in signage on the accessible toilet facility signage and lift call buttons.
• Carpet with underlay is fitted throughout the complex and maintains an even surface

Lifts and Stairs

• The lift is accessible with grab rails on all walls. Visual floor numbers and an audible beep and voice inform visitors of the floor they have reached.
• All controls (i.e. landing controls, alarm and emergency telephone) are located within a reachable range.
• There is a handrail located on at least one or both sides of the stairs.

Accessible Toilets

• An accessible, unisex toilet facility is located near the internal waiting area near the changing rooms.
• Toilets are also located within the main level 1 foyer.
• All gender accessible toilets are in a self-contained compartment with full privacy.
• The toilet pan provides a stable base to transfer from.
• The accessible toilet is a minimum of 1600mm wide x 1900mm long.

• Health and safety for everyone is of great importance to staff at Auckland Breast Centre.
• Emergency exits are completely accessible and hazard free.
• All fire/smoke doors can stay open automatically during an emergency.
• There are visual fire alerting devices.
• There are audible fire alerting devices.
• Assembly areas (e.g. evacuation point) are on the accessible route.