Access Guide
Access To
- The Bean Counter is on the lower ground floor of the Sir Arthur Lewis Building.
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- The distance from the entrance foyer lift is 10m.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
The Bean Counter
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Location and Access
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- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is open plan access.
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Order and Payment
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- This area has a self-service counter.
- The service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located on the left towards the back of the café.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 85cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 90cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
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Service
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- This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Full table service is not available.
- Menu types include: wall-mounted.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.