Disability Information
and Advice Service
Branch Library

Organisation Disability West Lothian

DWL Manager Andrew Baird

Address

West Lothian Ability Centre
Carmondean Centre Road
Livingston
EH54 8PT

Telephone 01506 774030

Text phone 01506 774044

Fax 01506 774031

E-Mail enquiries@dwl.demon.co.uk

Website http://www.dwl.demon.co.uk/index.htm

http://www.livingbook.co.uk/

Age Groups - All ages


Times Available

Disabled Access

Disabled Parking Bays at lower level

Level Access at Entrances – Lift from ground floor to 1st floor

Accessible Toilets

Induction loop at reception and in interview rooms

Facilities Available

• Computers available - with a range of accessible features, pre book.

• Internet access - need to book in advance.

• Scanner Facility.

• Text Reader Facility.

• Photocopier - there may be a charge for service.

• Larger photocopy reproductions can be arranged, cost will depend on type of service required.

• Passport photographs taken and produced – there is a charge for this service.

• Supply NKS Radar Key – there is a charge for this service.

• Computer, Audio and Visual Aids – ask for details on the range, loans and cost.

Look at the benefits

• Access to a broad range of disability related information.

• Choose from Fiction and non-fiction titles.

• Warm, friendly and fully accessible venue.

Information on book titles held can also be found on line using West Lothian Council Library online service - http://webpac.westlothian.org.uk/

To find out more you could visit the Resource Base at Disability West Lothian and quickly access library services or tel. 01506 774030.

For people with disabilities, their family and carers there is a dedicated Freephone line.

Tel. 0800 783 1824 (voice and text) available 10.30 am – 3.00 pm, Monday to Thursday – answer machine at all other times.

Services Available

• Disability Information and Advice Service – A-Z of issues and contacts

• Learning Disability specific information and research work - communication groups and communication aids.

• Disability Specific Forums

• Community Transport - group hire of accessible minibus

• West Lothian Access Committee and Access Audits

• Disability Awareness Raising and Training Sessions

• Consultation work on disability related issues

• Volunteering Opportunities as a: –

• Board Members, Committee member, Forum member,

• Representative at local and national meetings,

• Disability Awareness Consultant,

• Group facilitator,

• Minibus driver, escort or general minibus maintenance checks

• Computer assistant, or general office administration.