Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include open access computer terminals, group and quiet study areas.
- Related link Main Car Park.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/main-car-park-1/de-montfort-university
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 22:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 22:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 22:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 22:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 22:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
- This venue is situated in Leicester.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Leicester.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
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Venue Car Park
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- The car park is outside the Main 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 7 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 370cm x 520cm (12ft 2in x 17ft 1in).
- Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 63m (68yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 82m (89yd 2ft) from the accessible 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 slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, off Richmond Street.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the Estate Development 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 112cm (3ft 8in).
Level Change (Accessible Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is moderate.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 143cm (4ft 8in).
Reception
- The desk/counter is 19m (20yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- There is not level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The desk/counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Level Change (Inside Access)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located just inside the accessible entrance.
- The ramp or slope is easy.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
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 and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the accessible entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right when exiting through the main entrance.
- 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 inwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 188cm x 290cm (6ft 2in x 9ft 6in).
- 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 113cm (3ft 8in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is push.
- There is not 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 and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is a/are 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 the left.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- 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 43cm (1ft 5in).
- 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 85cm (2ft 9in).
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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 poor.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located next to the main entrance.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located just inside the accessible entrance.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There are ambulant cubicles within the standard toilets.
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 normally on duty.
- This service can be requested.
- Staff are Text Relay aware.