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Huddersfield Literature Festival - Information)

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Huddersfield.
• The nearest National Rail station is Huddersfield.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• There are several Blue Badge bay locations across the campus on Queensgate, Miami, Edith Key building, Canalside and Lockside.
• These Blue Badge Bays vary in size.
• On arrival at the Queensgate vehicular entrance, parking will be allocated on a first come first served basis, and wherever possible nearest to the building you are visiting.
• Wheelchair users may require assistance as there may be some easy slopes and dropped kerbs to negotiate.
• There are also ambulant parking bays on campus.
• These bays are strictly used by arrangement with the venue.
• There are no car parking charges on campus.
• There is no on street Blue Badge bays or standard parking bays close by.
• There are several public car parks close to the university, these include;
• Kingsgate, Venn Street, HD1 6HQ - number of spaces: 618.
• Market Hall, Alfred Street, HD1 2UJ - number of spaces: 588.
• Spring Wood Street, HD1 4BE - number of spaces: 377.

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Approach (Schwann Building)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is block paving.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
  • There is/are 6 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides.
  • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
• Comments View
  • The steps can be avoided by following the path directly to the Schwann Building main entrance.

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Outside Access (Schwann Building Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Schwann Building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Heritage Quay'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the opening is 149cm.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
• Comments View
  • The student central entrance is to the right of the Schwann Building main entrance (photographs 4, 5, and 6).
  • There is level access to this entrance.
  • There are two sets of automatic double doors at this entrance.
  • The Schwann Building is to the right as you enter from this entrance.

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Approach (Canalside and Schwann Building)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is block paving.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
  • There is/are 10+ unmarked step(s), with handrails on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
• Comments View
  • The steps lead to the footbridge from Canalside (photograph 1) and lead down from the Schwann Building to the footbridge (photograph 2).
  • There is step free access along the footbridge.
  • The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
  • The steps have a landing.
  • The Schwann Building steps can be overcome by using the library lift.
  • Please speak with a member of staff for use of the lift.

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Outside Access (Canalside Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 64cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Entrance (Heritage Quay Internal Entrance - Ground Floor)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located ahead and to the left as you enter the via the Schwann building entrance.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Welcome To Heritage Quay'.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 120cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the opening is 137cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located beyond the entrance.
  • There is/are 15+ step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• Lift View
  • There is a lift to access this entrance.
  • The lift does bypass the step(s).
• Comments View
  • This entrance is 13m from the Schwann Building entrance.

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Lift (Platform Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located ahead and to the right of the Heritage Quay internal entrance on the ground floor.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Heritage Quay internal entrance on the ground floor.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, LG.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is High.
• The clear door width is 91cm (2ft 12in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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Entrance (Heritage Quay Internal Entrance - Lower Ground Floor)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located ahead as you exit the lift.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the opening is 154cm.

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Reception (Heritage Quay)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located beyond the lift.
  • The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Heritage Quay internal entrance on the lower ground floor.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the lift.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point, via lift.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter is placed in front of a plain background.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is not signed.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the reception area.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is vinyl.
• Reception Seating Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.

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Inside Access

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• Access and Circulation View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There is a/are door(s) in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is vinyl and laminate.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music/sound.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • Throughout the Heritage Centre.

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Lecture Theatre

• The lecture theatre is located to the left as you enter from the Heritage Quay internal entrance on the lower ground floor.
• It is approximately 12m from the lift.
• There is level access to the lecture theatre.
• There are no doors to the lecture theatre.
• The opening is 470cm, however the opening can be arranged differently by moving the panel walls (photograph 6).
• There is a large curved screen.
• The lectern is 91cm high.
• The tables and chairs can be arranged according to the event.
• The tables are 70cm high.
• Chairs without armrests are available.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right and ahead as you exit the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from Reception or in the library on the ground floor.
  • There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 210cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 11in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has a non-slip floor.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 75cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by the female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • There is an intercom alarm system in the toilet.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 84cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
  • The baby change table is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 72cm (2ft 4in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
  • There is not a lowered wash basin.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of the lower ground floor.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Heritage Quay internal entrance on the lower ground floor.
  • There is step-free access into the female and male toilet(s), via lift.
  • There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • There is not a lowered urinal in the male toilet(s).
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
  • There is not a lowered wash basin.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • There is a/are similar standard toilet(s) available.