Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link University Centre - B Block.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-south-east-colleges/bromley-campus/access-guides/university-centre-b-block
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- The Learning Resource Centre is located on the first and second floors of the University Centre - B Block.
Opening Times (Term Time)
- Monday 08:30 - 20:00.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 20:00.
- Thursday 08:30 - 17:00.
- Friday 08:30 - 17:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Opening Times (Non Term Time)
- Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Bromley.
- The nearest mainline station is Bromley South.
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 do need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 380cm x 620cm (12ft 6in x 20ft 4in).
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Venue Car Park
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- Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 35m (38yd 10in) 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.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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- There are 5 Blue Badge bays in the front car park.
- There are 10 additional bays in the rear car park.
- These are close to the rear entrance direct to the lower ground floor and to the Life Centre.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building off Rookery Lane.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection 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 181cm (5ft 11in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The width of the door opening is 81cm (2ft 8in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
Outside Access (Access from Main Building)
- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2 and 3.
- The stairs are located straight ahead and to the right as you enter the University Centre.
- The stairs are approximately 6m from the University Centre entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located off the main reception foyer.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2 and 3.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 98cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 210cm (3ft 7in x 6ft 11in).
- 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 enhancement 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 bright.
Entrance (Learning Resource Centre - First Floor)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the University Centre - B Block.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 164cm (5ft 5in).
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- There are security barriers located just beyond the entrance.
- The width of the accessible barrier is 124cm.
Entrance (Learning Resource Centre - Second Floor)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the second floor of the University Centre - B Block.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
Reception (Learning Resource Centre Reception Desk)
- The Learning Resource Centre Reception Desk is located ahead from the Learning Resource Centre First Floor Entrance.
- The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the Learning Resource Centre First Floor Entrance.
- 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 moderate to good.
- The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
Inside Access (First and Second Floors)
- 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 good.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
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- There is a Study Pod located on the first floor of the Learning Resource Centre.
Library
- This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
- This library does not have a regular supply of books in large print.
- This library does have a regular supply of books in audio format.
- There is not an ordering service.
- The library does have computers with accessible software.
- Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
- A large text keyboard and large rollerball mouse is / are available.
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Comments
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- Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes Aladdin Companion, coloured overlay sheets, glare filters, a pocket video magnifier, reading pen and a talking digit calculator.
- Assistive software includes Dolphin Easyconverter, QuickScan, Readability Tool, TextHELP Read & Write, Braille Embosser, Jaws, Supernova, Magic, Zoomtext and Kurzweil 1000.
Other Floors (Learning Resource Centre)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1 and 2.
- The stairs are located at the rear of the Learning Resource Centre.
- The stairs are approximately 22m from the Learning Resource Centre first floor entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Lift (Platform)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the rear of the Learning Resource Centre.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1 and 2.
- The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
- The lift is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the Learning Resource Centre first floor entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The lift door is manual, opens outwards and may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 140cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
- There are not 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 not have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing enhancement 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 moderate to good.
Accessible Toilet
- Adapted toilets are located opposite both the LRC entrances, in the lift lobby areas.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilets are located opposite both the LRC entrances, in the lift lobby areas.
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 generally on duty.