Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the Library, Photocopying and I.T. Access.
- Related link Hillsborough Campus.
- Https://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/the-sheffield-college/hillsborough-campus
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
- This venue is situated in Hillsborough College.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest National Rail station is Sheffield.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- There is a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 19:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 19:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 16:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is free for all users.
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Venue Car Park
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- The car park is located at the front right of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not 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 370cm x 490cm (12ft 2in x 16ft 1in).
- Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 23m (25yd 6in) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 55m (60yd 5in) 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 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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Comments
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- Parking is by permit only.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 197cm (6ft 6in).
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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.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 197cm (6ft 6in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Comments
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- There is a barrier beyond the reception which gives access to the rest of the venue.
- The barrier is 96cm wide and is shown in photograph 5.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is moderate.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the rear of the atrium.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 165cm (4ft 7in x 5ft 5in).
- 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 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 within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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Comments
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- There are 2 identical lifts in this location.
Outside Access (Learning Resource Centre Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the first floor, ahead as you exit the lift.
- There is level access into the venue.
- Level access is via lift.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in).
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Comments
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- There are security barriers just beyond the entrance.
- The width of the barriers is 97cm.
Reception (Enquiries, Issues/Returns)
- The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the Learning Resource Centre entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
- The desk/counter is staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- 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.
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 an ordering service.
- It takes approximately 14-21 days to process an order.
- The library does have computers with accessible software.
- Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
- A height adjustable table and height adjustable chair is / are available.
- Other computer auxiliary aids include magnifier software, read and write.
- Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes magnifiers, pc software and text help.
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Comments
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- Funding is available for students to bring in their own auxiliary or visual aids.
Accessible Toilet
- The nearest accessible toilet is located on the 1st floor of the Hillsborough College.
Standard Toilet(s)
- The nearest standard male and female toilets are located on the 1st floor of the Hillsborough College.
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.
- Staff are trained to BSL level 2.
- Staff are Text Relay aware.