Access Guide
COVID-19 Information (Brunel University)
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the School of Social Sciences - Department of Anthropology, Department of Sociology & Comms, Department of Economics & Finance, Department of Psychology, Department of Politics & History, School Administration, teaching rooms, offices and a common room.
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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Comments
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- Marie Jahoda building is located in Zone A of the campus.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located on each side of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 400cm x 540cm (13ft 1in x 17ft 9in).
- Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 64m (69yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are dropped kerbs.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
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Comments
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- This car park is for users of Marie Jahoda and Gaskell buildings.
Outside Access (Main Entrance Common Room)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Comments
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- This entrance allows access to the ground floor of the building.
Outside Access (Additional Accessible Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 106cm (3ft 6in).
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Comments
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- This entrance allows access to the side of the building which is opposite the main entrance.
- There are additional entrances into the building from the inner courtyard.
- These entrances lead directly into the stairwells.
Common Room
- This common room has computer workstations on the old reception area at 74cm high.
- There is seating available with no arm rests.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- 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 both sides.
- There is a landing.
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Comments
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- Within the building there are both level and stepped access to the stairwells.
- There are doors to access the stairwells which are double and are push pad controlled.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the rear of the building.
- 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 rear courtyard entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 130cm (3ft 7in 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.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- 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 5m (5yd 1ft) from the rear courtyard entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the left as you face the lift.
- There is an additional accessible toilet located on the first floor on the right as you exit the lift. This toilet does not have a power operated door and has its transfer side on the left.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 190cm x 250cm (6ft 3in x 8ft 2in).
- 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 110cm (3ft 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 not an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 not 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 fair.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- The door to the accessible toilet is power operated for both entry to and exit from the toilet.
- The button to operate the door is at a height of 80cm.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located towards the rear of the building on the ground floor.
- The female toilets are 44m (48yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located towards the rear of the building, on the ground floor.
- The male toilets are 46m (50yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- Both the standard female and male toilets have a large cubicle that has handrails on both sides.
- There are additional standard female and male toilets located on the first floor.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Staff do not receive Deaf Awareness 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.