Access to the Scottish Legal Aid Board for visitors with impaired mobility

Access to parking
There are parking spaces opposite the offices, and vehicles displaying a disabled driver sticker can park directly outside our offices at 44 Drumsheugh Gardens.

Access to the building
There are five steps at the entrance to the building, however there is a wheelchair lift and a bell for summoning assistance if required. There are handrails and balustrades on either side of the steps.

Access within the building
All doors within the public areas allow for access by wheelchair, the main lift is 780mm wide.

Other facilities within the building
Our waiting area has seats of different heights, and there is space available for wheelchair users.
Our reception counter and the table in our interview room are accessible to wheelchair users.
There is a disabled access WC available to the public.
Our public information leaflets are available from a dispenser suitable for use by wheelchair users.

Access to the Scottish Legal Aid Board for visually impaired visitors and deaf or hard of hearing visitors

Support dogs
Support dogs are welcome at our offices.

Induction loop
Our interview room is fitted with an induction loop.

BSL signers
We have one member of staff who uses sign language. It is best to ring ahead to make an appointment and we can then ensure that both they, and the person you need to speak with about your query, are available.