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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the theatre, performance spaces, Journalism, edit suites, a live room, music room, the technician, changing rooms and the SOA Booking Store.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Uxbridge.
• The nearest mainline station is West Drayton.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest underground station is Uxbridge.

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  • Antonin Artaud building is located in Zone D of the campus.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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  • The nearest car park is located off South Loop Road.
  • There are 4 designated bays for Blue Badge holders.
  • The bays are 420cm wide and 560cm depth.
  • There is reserved parking available for visitors and also Pay & Display parking.

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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 door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 220cm (7ft 3in).
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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  • To the left, as you face the automatic doors, there are 2 sets of double doors, which open towards you, these are manually operated and are 220cm wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The hearing loop is located in the theatre.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played within the theatre, performance spaces and music room.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

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Theatre

• There are not designated spaces for wheelchair users.
• Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
• This venue does not provide audio described performances.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
• Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.

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  • The theatre has moveable seating which can be adapted, depending on the performance taking place.

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Other Floors (Main Stairs)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter the building.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Other Floors (Additional Stairs)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • The stairs are located to the left as you enter the building.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the 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 100cm x 130cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 3in).
• 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 lift does not have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Accessible Shower (First Floor Accessible Toilet)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in first floor accessible toilet.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 47cm (1ft 7in).
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located off the entrance foyer.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 230cm x 220cm (7ft 7in x 7ft 3in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 170cm (5ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are poor.
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  • The accessible toilet is also used as the standard female toilet on the ground floor.

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Accessible Toilet (First Floor)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, to the left as you exit the lift.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 255cm x 285cm (8ft 4in x 9ft 4in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 220cm (7ft 3in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Changing Room

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the first floor.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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  • There are separate male and female changing rooms.
  • The standard changing rooms are for performers.
  • There are standard toilets and showers within them.
  • The standard shower has a height adjustable shower head and is accessed by a deep step.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor and the first floor.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located off the entrance foyer.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • The standard toilets on the first floor are located within the standard changing rooms.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.