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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Birmingham.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is New Street.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located immediately beyond the entrance.
• There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are shallow.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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Outside Access (Courtyard Block Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in the courtyard.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to a separate part of the building where some of the suites are located.
  • Access is from the central courtyard which is accessed via the main building.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
• The reception desk is low height.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are varied.

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Other Floors (Main Building)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0-1-2-3-4-5.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is bright.
• Escalators View
  • Escalator(s) cannot be used to access other floors.

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Lift (Main Building)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the main building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0-1-2-3-4-5.
• The lift is 4m (13ft 1in) from main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift controls do have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Other Floors (Courtyard Block)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0-1-2-3-4-5.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is bright.

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Lift (Courtyard Block)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the courtyard block.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0-1-2-3-4-5.
• The lift is 4m (13ft 1in) from courtyard block entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift controls do have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Room

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• General Information View
  • There are 30 rooms in total.
  • There are 0 standard ground floor rooms.
  • There are 30 standard rooms on other floors.
• Accessible Rooms View
  • There are not accessible ensuite facilities.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some rooms have no auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • The venue does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with guests in rooms.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are not available.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located in the courtyard.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.