Access Guide
Access To
- The University Bookshop is located to the left and left again as you enter Laud via the Main Block - Touchdown - From Anselm Courtyard entrance.
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access to enter the University Bookshop.
- There is no door into the bookshop via the internal entrance from Touchdown.
- The internal entrance doorway is 206cm wide.
- There is a manual door into the bookshop via the external entrance from the thoroughfare.
- The external entrance is sometimes blocked.
Area
- There is step-free level access throughout the area.
- Access throughout the area may include narrow walkways and narrow openings.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this area includes: benches and stools.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Books are clearly signed by category on the shelves.
Counter
- The counter is located straight ahead as you enter the University Bookshop from inside Laud.
- The distance from the Laud Main Block - Touchdown - From Anselm Courtyard entrance is 15m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has narrow walkways and narrow openings.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 100cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.