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The William Morris Hall

Loughborough University, Ashby Road, Loughborough, LE11 3TQ

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Accommodation Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the buildings are step-free via slight slopes.
  • Some buildings with The William Morris Hall have stepped access, and some have step-free access via slight slopes.
    The most accessible buildings access is step-free level access.
  • The entrances are signed with the name of the respective building.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access to the ground floor only.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • There are no resting areas.
  • There is no wayfinding signage available within the building.
  • There are manual doors in some corridor and lobby areas.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building and gives access to the main reception and communal area.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 115cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 135cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Reception

  • The reception is located ahead as you enter.
  • The distance from the reception entrance is 4m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 75cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • There is 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.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Communal Facilities

  • Common Room View
    • The common room is located on the ground floor of Building A.
    • There is step-free level access into the common room.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 129cm.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests, sofas and stools.
    • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
    • There is also a pool table in the reception area, as shown in the photographs.
  • Laundry Room View
    • The laundry room is located in the reception building, ahead and to the left as you enter.
    • There is step-free level access into the laundry room.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door is permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 80cm.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Facilities within the room include a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
    • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Kitchen/Dining

  • The kitchen/dining area is located on each floor of the buildings, off the main corridors.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 91cm from the floor.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 91cm from the floor.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 91cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a twist/turn tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: sofas and high stools.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: coffee tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer - Gender Inclusive Toilet)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located ahead and to the right as you enter via the reception entrance.
    • The distance from the reception entrance is 6m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 147cm (width) x 263cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 79cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 85cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 111cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 83cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • This toilet with adaptations is also signed for use as gender inclusive toilet.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located at the front of the building.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • Level G, 1 and 2 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 17 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.