Access Guide
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Introduction
- Related link University Maps.
- Http://www.kingston.ac.uk/aboutkingstonuniversity/location/maps
- Related link How to Find Us.
- Http://www.kingston.ac.uk/aboutkingstonuniversity/location/howtofindus
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
- This venue is situated in Kingston upon Thames.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Norbiton.
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Comments
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- The Walkden Halls of Residence consists of an East Block and a West Block.
- Access to all blocks is gained with a key card which is issued to resident students only.
Parking (Car Park F)
- 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 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 560cm (11ft 6in x 18ft 4in).
- Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the East Block 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.
- 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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- This car park is for staff, visitors and disabled users only.
Outside Access (East Block Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The bell is at a height of 180cm.
- The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The intercom is at a height of 180cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).
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Comments
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- A key card is required to access this entrance.
Outside Access (West Block Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The bell is at a height of 180cm.
- The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The intercom is at a height of 180cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).
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Comments
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- A key card is required to access this entrance.
Accommodation
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- Available auxiliary aids include flashing alarms, vibrating pillows and television subtitles.
- Flashing fire alarms are available on request.
- Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
- The accommodation does provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
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Ground Floor Rooms
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- Ground floor rooms do have level access.
- Rooms are located throughout the building.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors can be accessed by lift.
- There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Lift (West)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located directly ahead of the East & West Block entrances.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the entrance.
- 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 126cm x 123cm (4ft 2in x 4ft).
- 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 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 medium.
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Comments
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- There are 2 lifts in the building. One in the East wing and one in the West wing. These details are for the West wing lift.
- Photographs 3 and 4 show the identical lift in East wing.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4.
- The stairs are located directly ahead as you enter each block.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all 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.
- The stairs in both, East and West blocks are identical.
Outside Access (Halls Management Office Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
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Comments
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- The Halls Management office is located in the centre of the building.
Reception (Halls Management)
- The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the Halls management entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- 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.
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Comments
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- The Halls Management office is responsible for all Halls of Residence at Kingston Hill.
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 cannot be requested.