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Digital Media Hub

Nottingham Trent University, 6-10 Convent Street, Creative Quarter, Nottingham, NG1 3LL

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Access Guide

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Overview

  • About View
    • Digital Media Hub is a medium building with 7 floors.
    • The building has 1 main lift.
    • The building has 4 staircases.
    • The building floors are signed as: Ground, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
    • The building does not have its own car park.
    • The building does have on-street standard parking.
    • The nearest train station is Nottingham.
    • This station has step-free access.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is sloped.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was the main entrance .
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • Access to the changing places on the ground floor is via a slight ramp.
    • Access to the ground floor classrooms and toilets is via slight ramps.
    • Access to the toilets and classrooms 100-110 on the first floor is via slight ramps .
    • Access to the classrooms on the second floor is via slight ramps .
    • Access to to rooms c306,307,308,309,310 on the third floor is via slight ramps .
    • Access to Room c200 on the second floor is via 1 steps.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of walkways.
    • The following areas have stepped access: Room C200 on the second floor.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the changing place, and teaching rooms on the ground, first, second and third floors.
  • Circulation View
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways and narrow openings.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along the majority of circulation routes.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Parking

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 5 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located on the first, second, third, fourth and fifth floor.
    • The toilets with adaptations have no transfer space available.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located on the ground, first, second, third, fourth and fifth floor within the standard toilets.
    • Male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground, first, and fifth floor.
    • Male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground, first, second and fourth floor.
    • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the third floor.
  • Changing Places Facilities View
    • Changing Places facilities are located at the rear of the ground floor.

Main Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building .
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 97cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 104cm.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 175cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.

Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located ahead when entering the main entrance .
    • The distance from the entrance is 5m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 113cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
    • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • 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.
    • There are security barriers which are operated by key card.
    • The widest barrier has a width of 90cm.

Eating and Drinking (First Floor - Student Cafe)

  • Location and Access View
    • The student cafe is located on the first floor .
    • The most accessible route has a lift.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is an opening without doors.
    • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • Order and Payment View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located on the right when entering the cafe .
    • 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 a television and 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.
  • Service View
    • This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is available.
    • Menu types include: wall-mounted (digital) and countertop.
    • 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 and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating Area View
    • 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 have a high colour contrast.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Lift (Main Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead when entering past the main reception .
  • The distance from the main entrance is 19m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There is an automatic door, which is push pad activated, along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • the ground, 1,2,3,4,5,6 can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
    • Some of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 155cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located on the ground floor to the left of the reception .
  • the ground,1,2,3,4,5,6 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • 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-45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - No Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor .
    • The distance from the lift is 14m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a slight ramp.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 152cm (width) x 220cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the right as you face the toilet.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 101cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 102cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 122cm and 169cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Changing Places

  • Location and Access View
    • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located to the rear of the ground floor.
    • The Changing Places toilet is not in addition to other toilet facilities.
    • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 26m.
    • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has a slight ramp.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
    • The door is automatic.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • There is a second door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
    • The dimensions of the facility are 430cm (width) x 430cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
  • Toilet Details View
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however they are obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space on the left is 113cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 270cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the right transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
    • The length of the changing bench is 180cm.
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses the changing bench and the toilet.
  • Shower Details View
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There are no grab rails for the shower.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wash basin mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 97cm from the floor.
    • A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
    • The wide paper roll dispenser is 92cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 94cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 100cm and 135cm from the floor.
    • A privacy screen is available.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.