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Introduction

• Related link Main Car Park.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/de-montfort-university/access-guides/main-car-park

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  • Services/facilities within the building include a virtual reception, multiple labs, classrooms, staff offices, computer labs, all used primarily by the Faculty of Technology (including IESD) and including the Creative Technology Studios and Faculty Marketing & Admissions office. Lecture theatres in particular are used by the wider university population.

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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.

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Parking

• This venue does not have its own car park; the nearest car parking is within the Main Car Park.
• The car park is to the side of Kimberlin Library.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• There are 2 designated parking bays within the car park.
• The dimensions of the designated parking bays are 3.8m x 5.4m (12ft 5in x 17ft 8in).
• The nearest designated bay is 65m (71yd) from the main entrance.
• The furthest designated bay is 70m (76yd) from the main entrance although 5 other spaces are available further away within the Main Car Park.
• 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 a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
• The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
• The patron does not have to cross a road if using the 2 spaces closest to the venue.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• There is not a designated drop off point.
• Parking is free for DMU Disabled/Temporary Disabled Parking Permit holders and pre-booked visitors.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance unless an external visitor (visitor spaces in Gateway House).

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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 single.
• The width of the door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in).

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• 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 (with one leaf locked).
  • The width of the door opening is 81cm (2ft 8in).

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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 easy.

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Outside Access (Mill Lane Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building on Mill Lane.
• There is not 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 100cm (3ft 3in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Level Change (Mill Lane Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The lighting levels are varied.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

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  • There are automatic push pad operated doors in the corridors and leading to some areas, including the Technical Resource Centre (shown in photograph 2).
  • The portable hearing loops are available for the classrooms.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
  • 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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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2 and 3.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 118cm (3ft 10in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 134cm x 145cm (4ft 5in x 4ft 9in).
• 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 low.

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  • There is a 48cm high flip down seat in the lift.

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Level Change (Rooms 1.26 - 1.39)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on the first floor, leading to rooms 1.26 - 1.39.
• 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 have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 80cm (2ft 7in).

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  • There is an additional ramp to reach 1.29 - 1.38.
  • There is then two further moderate ramps with widths of 123cm to reach 1.30 - 1.36.
  • To reach 1.29 it is only neccessary to overcome one of the ramps.

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Lecture Theatre(s) (Auditorium 1)

• Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
• The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
• The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the front.
• There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
• There is space for an assistance dog.
• There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
• There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
• The steps to the staggered seating do have handrails.
• The steps have handrails on both sides.
• There is a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
• There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the lecture theatre(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 69cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
• Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.

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Lecture Theatre(s) (Auditorium 2)

• Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
• The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
• The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the front.
• There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
• There is space for an assistance dog.
• There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
• There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
• The steps to the staggered seating do have handrails.
• The steps have handrails on both sides.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
• There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the lecture theatre(s).
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
• Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.

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Level Change (Design Studios 3.10 - 3.12)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on the third floor, leading to Design Studios 3.10 - 3.12.
• 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 140cm (4ft 7in).

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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 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
  • There are additional accessible toilets on the second floor (photograph 2), third floor (photograph 3) and fourth floor (photograph 4).
  • 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 locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 200cm (5ft 3in x 6ft 7in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 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 not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • 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 poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the left as you enter.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the rear of the building.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Additional Info

• 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.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.

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  • Disability awareness training is available for staff.