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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Art and Design Studios and Teaching Rooms, Exhibition Areas and The Cafe.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:30 - 15:30.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 15:30.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 15:30.
• Thursday 08:30 - 15:30.
• Friday 08:30 - 15:30.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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• Comments View
  • The opening times listed here are when the building is open to the public.
  • It can be accessed 24 hours a day by students and staff.

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Location

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

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot 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 400cm x 500cm (13ft 1in x 16ft 5in).

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 37m (40yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 41m (44yd 2ft) 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 block paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 196cm (6ft 5in).

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• Comments View
  • The automatic doors open towards you, and requires a student card to operate.
  • A manual revolving door is available to the right of these doors as you face them.

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Outside Access (Cafe Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The card reader/lock is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 108cm (3ft 7in).

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Reception (Main Reception)

• 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 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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Inside Access

• 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 varied.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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Lecture Theatre(s) (Lecture Room 1)

• Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
• The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
• There is space for an assistance dog.
• There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
• The height of the speaker's desk/table is 96cm.
• The lectern is not height adjustable.
• There is not staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s) available on request.
• There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
• There is not fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the lecture theatre(s).
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
• Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G, 1, 2, 3, 4.
  • The stairs are located ahead on entering the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 7m from the entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are not 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.
• Comments View
  • There are barriers to access the stairs measuring 54 cm wide.

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Lift (Main Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the corridor left of the main entrance foyer.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, 1, 2, 3, 4.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• The lift is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 141cm x 132cm (4ft 8in x 4ft 4in).
• 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 not have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Lift (Platform Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the right hand side of the building.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, M, G.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 33m (36yd 3in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The lift door is manual, heavy and opens outwards.
• The dimensions of the lift are 109cm x 150cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not 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 not have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does 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 bright.

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• Comments View
  • The doors are opened manually.
  • The Academy Galley and the rear of the Johnson Foundation Auditorium are located on the Mezzanine.

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Level Change (Lower Ground Floor)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located in the foyer area, next to the main lifts and cafe.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 147cm (4ft 10in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in the foyer area, next to the main lifts and cafe.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).

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  • The ramp and steps link the 2 levels of the lower ground floor.
  • These can be overcome by using the 2 lifts to access the 2 different areas.
  • There are 5 similar steps, with a handrail on the right hand side going up, linking the ground floor with the mezzanine level, next to the platform lift (shown in photograph 4).

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Level Change (3D Workshop)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located leading up to the 3D Workshop.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading up to the 3D Workshop.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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  • The 3D Workshop is located on the lower ground floor, next to the main lifts.

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Breakout Space(s) (Social Zone)

• Directional and locational signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the room(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system for the room(s) available on request.
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
• There is some fixed furniture within the room(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 110cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (The Cafe)

• The following information is for the café.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 50cm (1ft 8in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• 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, hot and cold snacks.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the corridor to the left of the main entrance foyer as you enter, past the main lifts.
  • 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 inwards and outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 240cm (5ft 11in x 7ft 10in).
  • There is 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 119cm (3ft 11in).
  • 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 an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and clinical waste 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 a mirror.
  • 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 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 a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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 wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There are also identical toilets in the same location on all other floors, and on the other side of the building on all floors except 4.
  • The toilet on floor 2 located on the far side of the building has the transfer space on the left.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on all floors.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the ground floor, to the left on entering.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Staff do not receive deaf awareness 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 can be requested.