Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the Graduate School.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the area.
- This venue is situated in New Cross.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is New Cross Gate.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- On street parking is available on St James, shown in photograph 1.
- Parking is very limited on the Goldsmiths campus. There are a number of designated bays for Blue Badge holders reserved for current staff and students with mobility needs.
- The nearest is outside the George Wood Theatre (shown in photograph 2).
- Visitors requiring parking should contact the college at least 48 hours in advance.
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 intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located to the right of the main entrance, past the shop.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
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Comments
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- The ramp overcomes the steps mentioned, and has a handrail on the left going up.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Lighting levels are varied.
Level Change (Inside Access)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located on the ground floor.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 81cm (2ft 8in).
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Comments
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- The ramp leads to the toilets and the common room.
- There is also an easy ramp leading to the lift and Room 2 (shown in Photograph 2).
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting level is medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- There is a landing.
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Comments
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- The services on other floors which are not accessible include the Head of Graduate School office, the Resource Room, a kitchen, the unisex toilet, the Research Office and the Business Development Office.
- There are two sets of stairs, with handrails either side.
- The stairs on the left as you enter access the second floor.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left of the main entrance as you enter.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
- The lift is 5m (16ft 5in) from main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 68cm x 135cm (2ft 3in x 4ft 5in).
- 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 controls do have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lighting level in the lift is low.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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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.
- The accessible toilet is 10m (32ft 10in) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located at the end of the ground floor ramp.
- There is not level access to the 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 200cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 7in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is not clear 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 77cm (2ft 6in).
- 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 a functional emergency alarm available.
- No emergency alarm fitted in the cubicle.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted 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 are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 towel dispenser is 112cm (3ft 8in) high.
- 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 sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
- There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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 and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located at the end of the ground floor ramp.
- The female and male toilets are 11m (12yd) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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 not Text Relay aware.
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Comments
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- Disability Equality courses are run by Student Services. These are open to all staff, but are not compulsory.