Access Guide
COVID-19 Information (Keele University)
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include The main university reception; The food courts, including the refectory and the Chancellors Cafe and the Grab and Go shop; Westminster Theatre; Leacture and teaching rooms; School of Humanities; Law School; School of Psychology; Audio Visual Services; The School of Public Policy and Proffessional Practice; School of Sociology and Criminology; School of Politics IR and Philosophy; School of Languages.
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Comments
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- This building is made up of 3 interconecting buildings (buildings A, B and C).
- The only avaliable lift is located in building C. The lift gives acces to other floors in buildings A and B.
Location
- This venue is situated in the main university campus.
- The nearest National Rail station is Stoke-on-Trent.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking (Chancellor's Main Staff Car Park)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- The car park is located in front of the main entrance.
- 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 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 364cm x 600cm (11ft 11in x 19ft 8in).
- The nearest designated bay is 29m (31yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 36m (39yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user not at all.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Comments
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- There is a taxi drop off point.
- There is a general loading area that could be used as a drop off point.
- There are 30 minute waiting bays.
- The slope leading from the car park is steep.
Parking (Car Park C4)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located to the side of the 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 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 570cm (11ft 6in x 18ft 8in).
- The nearest designated bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the entrance B.
- The furthest designated bay is 28m (30yd 1ft) from the entrance B.
- 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 between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There is a loading area next to entrances B and C that could be used as a drop off point.
Parking (Food Court)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located at the side of the venue.
- 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 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 320cm x 530cm (10ft 6in x 17ft 5in).
- The nearest designated bay is 45m (49yd 8in) from the food court entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 45m (49yd 8in) from the food court 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 a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Level Change (Car Park to Food Court Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope does not bypass the step(s).
- The ramp or slope is located to the side of the building.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
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 automatically (towards you).
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Second set of doors
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- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in) wide.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open automatically (towards you).
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in) wide.
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Comments
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- There are double manual doors available at this entrance.
- The manual door width is 180cm wide.
- The doors open towards you.
- The doors are heavy.
- There is another entrance (Entrance F) at the far end of the building.
- This entrance has 12 medium height steps.
- The steps have handrails on both sides.
- The entrance doors are double manual doors.
- The doors open towards you.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door width is 140cm.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is steep.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 83cm (2ft 9in).
- 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 12 step(s) to the area / service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on the left going up.
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Comments
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- There is also an entrance on the opposite side with double manual doors.
- There are 9 medium steps to this entrance.
- There are handrails on both sides of the steps.
- The handrails are obstructed by pillars halfway along.
Outside Access (Entrance B)
- This information is for the entrance located on the right hand side of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open automatically (towards you).
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Second set of doors
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- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 122cm (4ft) wide.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open automatically (towards you).
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 122cm (4ft) wide.
Level Change (Entrance B)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face 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.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 122cm (4ft).
- 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.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are 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.
Reception (Main University Reception)
- The desk is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The reception desk is high (110cm+).
- The desk has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The desk is generally staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The hearing system is available only on request.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
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Comments
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- This reception is just inside the main entrance.
Reception (School of Public Policy and Professional Practice)
- The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the entrance B.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The reception desk is low (76cm or lower).
- The desk is generally staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Outside Access (Food Court)
- This information is for the entrance located to the left of the main entrance.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 176cm (5ft 9in) wide.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Level Change (Food Court Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp or slope is located to the left of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp or 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 7 step(s) to the area / service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Eating and Drinking (Chancellor's Cafe)
- The following information is for the cafe.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- All chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 14m (15yd 11in) from the food court entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is sandwiches and hot and cold snacks.
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Opening Times
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- Monday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday 08:00 - 16:00.
- Sunday Closed.
Eating and Drinking (Refectory)
- The following information is for the refectory.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the food court entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 99cm (3ft 3in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is main meals and snacks.
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Opening Times
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- Monday 08:00 - 19:30.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 19:30.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 19:30.
- Thursday 08:00 - 19:30.
- Friday 08:00 - 19:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Grab and Go
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Comments
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- Grab and Go is a hot and cold drinks and snacks shop.
- It's located next to the refectory, at the far end of the food court next to the accessible toilets.
- The height of the counter is medium.
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Opening Times
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- Monday 08:00 - 16:30.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30.
- Thursday 08:00 - 16:30.
- Friday 08:00 - 16:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Westminster Theatre
- The theatre is located at the rear of the food court to the right.
- There is step free access via a ramp to the rear of the theatre.
- This includes designated areas for wheelchair users with fixed seating next to it.
- The theatre contains a fixed hearing loop.
- It covers the rear of venue, including the balcony.
- There is not step free access to the front of the theatre or to the stage.
- There is a hearing loop available in the balcony seating area located on the first floor.
- There is not step free acess to the balcony seating area.
Level Change (Westminster Theatre)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 109cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located to the left of the entrance to the theatre.
- There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
- The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
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Comments
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- There is another set of 3 steps to the right of the theatre entrance.
- The steps are medium height.
- There are handrails on both sides of the steps.
Level Change (Westminster Theatre Balcony and the Strasser Rooms)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp or slope is located at the far end of the corridor on the first floor from the lift.
- The ramp or slope is steep.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 127cm (4ft 2in).
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located to the left of the ramp.
- There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
- The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do not have handrails.
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Comments
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- The steps and ramp lead to Suzanne and Diane Strasser rooms.
- These rooms have spaces for wheelchair users at the front.
- There are a further 4 moderate, well marked medium lit steps at the top of the ramp leading to the balcony of the Westminster Theatre.
Level Change (Charles and Maureen Strasser Rooms)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp or slope is located on level 0 opposite the entrance to the Westminster Theatre.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the left going up.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 119cm (3ft 11in).
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located next to the ramp.
- There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
- The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do not have handrails.
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Comments
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- The ramp gives step free access to the front of the Maureen Strasser room and to the rear of the Charles Strasser room.
Outside Access (Entrance C)
- This information is for the entrance located to the right of entrance B as you face it.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open automatically (towards you).
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 81cm (2ft 8in) wide.
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Comments
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- The doors can be made double width by manually opening the second locked door.
Level Change (Entrance C)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading from car park C4.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Other Floors (Building C)
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Steps
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- There are 10 steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is not a landing.
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Comments
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- These stairs access levels 0-1-2 of building C, and levels 0-1 of building A.
Lift (Building C)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located directly to the right of entrance C as you enter.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0-1-2-3-4.
- The lift is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the entrance C.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 210cm x 104cm (6ft 11in x 3ft 5in).
- There are 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 have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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Comments
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- Button 0 = level 0 of building A.
- Button 1 = level 0 of building C.
- Button 2 = level 1 of building A.
- Button 3 = level 1 of building C.
- Button 4 = level 2 of building C.
Level Change (Moot Court)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance to the Moot Court.
- The ramp or slope is steep.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
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Comments
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- The Moot Court is located on level 2 of building C to the left as you exit the lift.
Outside Access (Entrance D)
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of building C.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open automatically (towards you).
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in) wide.
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Comments
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- There is a second door that can be opened manually to increase the entrance width.
- There is a loading/unloading area in front of this entrance.
Level Change (Entrance D)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located to the right of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the left going up.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 122cm (4ft).
Level Change (Building A Level 1 Rear Corridor)
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located to the right of the platform lift.
- There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
- The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on the left going up.
- There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
Lift (Building C Rear Corridor)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are upper level first floor building C.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 100cm (2ft 7in x 3ft 3in).
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does not have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
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Comments
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- This lift provides access to 1.70 and 1.104.
Outside Access (Entrance E)
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of building A.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open automatically (towards you).
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in) wide.
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Comments
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- This entrance provides access to the audio visual services area at the rear of level 1 building A.
Level Change (Entrance E)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 149cm (4ft 11in).
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located to the right of the ramp.
- There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
Level Change (Audio Visual Services)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located off the level 1 rear corridor.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
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Comments
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- This ramp leads down to the audio visual services and entrance E.
- There is also a moderate ramp leading to rooms CBA1.098 - CBA1.100 which is 109 cm wide with a handrail on the right.
Other Floors (Building A)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0-1-2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
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Other
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- The services / areas on the floors which are not accessible are staff offices and teaching rooms on level 2.
Outside Access (B entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the 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 164cm (5ft 5in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is moderate.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
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Comments
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- This entrance is next to the language centre.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Comments
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- Many of the internal doors are automatic, some are operated by push pad.
- Level 0 of building A has a courtyard that can be used as a shortcut to some services on this floor.
- The courtyard has an uneven block pavement surface.
Other Floors (Building B)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are -1, 0, 1 and 2.
- There are 14 steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- 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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Comments
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- There are similar stairs at the front of the building that accesses levels 0-1-2.
Level Change (Building B Link)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope does not bypass the step(s).
- The ramp or slope is located on level 1 of building A above the main entrance.
- The ramp or slope is easy.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located on level 0 to the left of the main entrance.
- There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
- The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- The link on level 1 of building A leads to level 2 of building B.
- The link on level 0 of building A leads to level 1 of building B.
Entrance (Humanities)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to enter the reception area.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There are two sets of manual, doors between the Lift and this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- 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 94cm (3ft 1in).
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Lift
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- There is a lift to access this entrance.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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- This entrance is 43 metres from the lift to the left on exiting.
Reception (Humanities Building A)
- Humanities is located on the first floor.
- The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the humanities entrance door.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
- The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Outside Access (Entrance J)
- This information is for the entrance located to the rear of building B.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 72cm (2ft 4in) wide.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Comments
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- This gives acces to level (-1) of building B.
- There is a similar entrance further to the left leading directly to the School of Humanities office.
Level Change (Entrance J)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope does not bypass the step(s).
- The ramp or slope is located to the right of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 116cm (3ft 10in).
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located 1n front of the entrance.
- There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are shallow.
- The steps do not have handrails.
Outside Access (Entrance H)
- 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 automatically.
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 99cm (3ft 3in) wide.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Comments
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- This gives acces to level 0 of building B.
Level Change (Entrance H)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of and beyond the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 126cm (4ft 2in).
Accessible Toilet (Food Court)
- 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 written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the food court entrance.
- There is 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 locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 265cm (5ft 1in x 8ft 8in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is 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 92cm (3ft).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency 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 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.
- 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 47cm (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 toilet roll holder is 111cm (3ft 8in) high.
- There is a sink.
- The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the sink is 87cm (2ft 10in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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 Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located at the rear of the food court.
- The female toilets are 17m (18yd 1ft) from the food court entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located at the rear of the food court.
- The male toilets are 17m (18yd 1ft) from the food court entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The unisex toilets are located on level 0 of building C.
- Unisex toilets are 9m (9yd 2ft) from the building C lift entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accesible toilets.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
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Comments
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- There are similar male and female toilets located throughout the venue on most floors.
- The unisex toilet is a large cubicle with grab rails fitted.
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 generally on duty.
- This service can be requested.