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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include lecture theatres, teaching rooms and a hot desking area.
• Related link Jaguar.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/coventry-university/access-guides/jaguar

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Teaching Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for JA150 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for JA152 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for JA153 please click here (new tab)

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Coventry lies at the heart of a motorway network. Once you get to the city centre there are signposts to the University from all the relevant ring road junctions.
    From London: follow the M1, leaving it at Junction 17 onto the M45. At the end of the M45, continue along the A45 and follow the signs for the city centre.
    From East Anglia and Eastern England: Take the A14 until it meets the M1/M6 interchange. Then take the M6 to Junction 2 and follow signs for the city centre.
    From southern England: take the A34 to the M40. Leave the M40 at Junction 15, then take the A46 and follow signs for the city centre.
    From the southwest: take the M5, then the M42, leaving the M42 at Junction 6. Follow the A45 to Coventry. From South Wales: follow the M4 to the M5, then as above.
    From western Scotland and the Northwest: leave the M6 at Junction 3 and follow the signs for Coventry city centre.
    From the North: take the M1 to Junction 21, then to the end of the M69, following signs for Coventry city centre.
  • There are Blue Badge bays allocated for parking located nearby to the building.
    There are also numerous car parks located nearby including the Multi-Storey Staff Car Park on Gosford Street.
    There are also the Gosford Street, Grove Street and Lower Ford Public Car Parks Located nearby.
• By Bus View
  • Pool Meadow bus and coach station is located five minutes' walk from the University's main reception in the Alan Berry building.
    For details of local bus/coach/train times and destinations please contact the bus station enquiry line on: +44 (0) 24 7655 9559.
    National Express offers connections between Coventry and other major cities around the UK. If you travel from Birmingham Airport you can take line number 900 bus to Pool Meadow station..
    There are also three bus stations along Gosford Street
    One is simply named Coventry University while the other two nearby stops are named Coventry University / Gosford Street (CU1 and CU2). The Coventry University Bus Stop Serves Routes 1, 4, 8, 8A, 8S, 9, 9A, 10, 10A, 13, 13A, 16, 74, 74A, 74B, 74S, 86, 735 and X6
    Coventry University / Gosford Street CU1 Bus Stop Serves Routes 1, 4, 8, 8A, 8S, 9, 9A, 10, 10A, 13, 13A, 16, 74, 74A, 74B, 74S, 86, 585, 585A, 585B, 735 and X6.
    Coventry University / Gosford Street CU2 Bus Stop Serves Routes 1, 4, 8, 8A, 8S, 9, 9A, 10, 10A, 13, 13A, 16, 74, 74A, 74B, 74S, 85S, 86, 585, 585A, 585B, 585S and X6.
• By Train View
  • This area of the Campus is approximately 0.8 Miles from Coventry Train Station and should take approximately 16 minutes to reach by foot.
    Coventry is on the main intercity route. Trains from London (Euston) leave every 30 minutes throughout most of the day with journey times of 1 hour to 80 minutes. It takes approximately 20 minutes to reach Coventry from Birmingham International Station.
    There are also daily services from Scotland and the Northwest, from Bristol, the Southwest and South Wales. In addition, there are frequent services from Oxford, Southampton and Bournemouth, as well as Nuneaton, Rugby, Birmingham New Street and Birmingham International (for Birmingham International Airport and the National Exhibition Centre). Check the National Rail Enquiries website for more information.
• Useful Links View
  • The website for national express bus services.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The National Rail Enquiries website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Multi Storey Car Park AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Services - Health and Wellbeing Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: +44 (0) 24 7765 8029.
• Email: [email protected].
• Disability Advisors are part of the Health and Wellbeing team which is located in the Health and Wellbeing Centre within TheHub.
• To see more information on Welfare please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 024 7765 8029.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Medical Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: +44 (0) 24 76592012.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0247 615 8158.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Future Lets service can also be visited in the Charles Ward Building.
• To see more information on thefutureworks please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 02476 158 815.
• Email: [email protected].
• Providing information for Undertaking Temporary Work with Coventry University.

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Site/Campus Car Park

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the left as you face the Armstrong Siddeley Building.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Armstrong Siddeley Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 480cm (11ft 10in x 15ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff and students.
  • Parking charges apply for all users.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • Payment cannot be made by phone.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the Armstrong Siddeley Building.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Armstrong Siddeley Building.
  • The nearest designated bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Armstrong Siddeley Building.
• Comments View
  • There are additional marked and signposted Blue Badge bays within the car park however at the time of survey these bays were not in use.

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Outside Access (Ground Floor - Armstrong Siddeley)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor, opposite the Armstrong Siddeley Building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 148cm (4ft 10in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 121cm (3ft 12in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

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Outside Access (Ground Floor - Jaguar)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor, opposite the Jaguar Building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 148cm (4ft 10in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 128cm (4ft 2in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

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Outside Access (First Floor - Armstrong Siddeley)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor, on the link bridge between the Jaguar Annexe and the Armstrong Siddeley Building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 142cm (4ft 8in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 136cm (4ft 6in).

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Outside Access (First Floor - Jaguar)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor, on the link bridge between the Jaguar Annexe and the Jaguar Building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 118cm (3ft 10in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
  • There are no doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • The stairs are located in the main lobby area, to the left as you enter the building through the Ground Floor - Jaguar entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 6m from the Ground Floor - Jaguar entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on the first floor.
  • 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.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are teaching rooms and lecture rooms.
• Comments View
  • The first floor of the Jaguar Annexe can be accessed through link bridges on the first floor of the Jaguar Building and the Armstrong Siddeley Building.
  • Please see relevant guides for additional information.

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Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Ground Floor - Jaguar entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter the building through the Ground Floor - Jaguar entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 195cm x 191cm (6ft 5in x 6ft 3in).
  • There is not 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 131cm (4ft 4in).
  • 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 fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 112cm (3ft 8in).
  • 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).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the left as you enter the building through the Ground Floor - Jaguar entrance.
  • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 3m from the Ground Floor - Jaguar entrance.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.