Visual Impaired Freindly
5
5
Date of visit: February 2017
I have experience of challenges around: dexterity or coordination and seeing.
Overall Rating
Excellent
The Blackburn and District Blind Society provided sight awareness training for the staff and volunteers at the hall in February 2017. The focus of the training was to give the guides and restaurant staff assistance and an understanding of issues concerning people who have a sight loss, that will in the future enable VI visitors to have a full and interesting visit. During the training Browsholme staff and volunteers were continually exploring ideas that could be extended to visitors which will improve the experience of VI people by allowing them to touch various pieces of antiquity, something that is rare in visitor centres.
Disabled Access In and Around
Excellent
As our experience was for people who have a sight loss, the signage was not of great significance. The hall provides group visits and the guides are trained to assist VI people in locating facilities when required.
Parking & Transport
Excellent
There is substantial parking places and people who have a disability are allowed to drive to the front of the building
Accessible Toilets
Excellent
Staff
Excellent
Very knowledgeable about the hall and issues regarding sight loss issues
