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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the College Porters Lodge, Administrators Office and Residence Office, a computer area and a meeting room.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in the Central Campus.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest National Rail station is Lancaster.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking (Visitor Car Park F)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located on South Drive next to Infolab 21.
  • 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 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 380cm x 600cm (12ft 6in x 19ft 8in).
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 64m (69yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 69m (75yd 1ft) from the main 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.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located on South Drive next to Infolab 21.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
• Comments View
  • For more information on parking available on campus, please see the University Car Parking Policy.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, on the South Spine.
• 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 89cm (2ft 11in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• 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 not have handrails.

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Outside Access (Porters Lodge Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• 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 61cm (2ft).

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Level Change (Porters Lodge Entrance)

• 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 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• 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.

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• Comments View
  • The first 7 steps only have handrails on the left hand side going up.

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Reception (Porters Lodge)

• The desk/counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There are 2 sofas in the Porters Lodge reception area.
  • The sofas seat 3 people.
  • The sofas have armrests.
  • There is a table.
  • The table is 38cm high.

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Inside Access (Pendle College)

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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Outside Access (Block 7 - Colne - Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of Block 7, in the Pendle courtyard.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
  • The card reader/lock is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated when exiting.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is moderate.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.

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Accommodation (Block 7 - Colne)

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • This information refers to Block 7 - Colne.
  • The accessible facilities are located on the ground floor.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • The room number viewed was Room 4.
  • The width of the door to the room is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 230cm x 447cm (7ft 7in x 14ft 8in).
  • The bed is 56cm (1ft 10in) high.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 0cm ().
  • Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
• Accessible Bathroom View
  • The information relates to the shared bathroom.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 137cm x 112cm (4ft 6in x 3ft 8in).
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door to the bathroom is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
  • No emergency alarm is fitted in the bathroom.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
• Wheel In Shower View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head height is adjustable.
  • The type of shower controls used are twist/turn.
  • The shower seat is flip down.
  • The shower seat height is 54cm (1ft 9in).
  • There are handrails available.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
  • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is good.
  • The lighting levels are adjustable.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
  • The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • Available auxiliary aids include flashing alarms.
  • Flashing fire alarms are in rooms.
  • The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
  • Rooms are located throughout the ground floor.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.

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Other Floors (Block 7 - Colne)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all 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 the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are student accommodation.

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Accessible Toilet (Pendle College)

• There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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Accessible Toilet (Block 7 - Colne)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter the ground floor flats.
  • 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 144cm x 160cm (4ft 9in x 5ft 3in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 63cm (2ft 1in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are 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 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 height of the toilet roll holder is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • 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 fair.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Pendle College)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located in the corridor on the right as you enter the main entrance.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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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.