Access Guide
Access To
- Founder's Dining Hall is located on the first floor of the link corridor between Founder's East and Founder's West.
- Founder's Dining Hall can be accessed from either Founder's East or Founder's West, but access will be described from Founder's East in this guide as this is a more accessible route.
- View information on Founder's East (opens new tab) .
- View information on Founder's West (opens new tab) .
- View information on opening times
- The most accessible route has a lift, steep ramps or slopes and manual doors.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is stepped access into Founder's Dining Hall.
- There are 2 steps with no handrails.
- The steps are unmarked.
- The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 12cm.
- The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a single manual door which is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 98cm.
- The door has a medium visual contrast.
- There are turnstile barriers on the other side of the entrance door with a width of 62cm.
Eating and Drinking (Founder's Dining Hall)
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Service
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- This area has a counter where food can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
- Full table service is not available.
- Menus are displayed on the counter.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Allergens should be discussed with the catering staff as per the university's catering policy.
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Order and Payment
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- The payment counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located to the left as you enter.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 90cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
- The height of the tray rail is 88cm.
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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 (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Exit
- The exit area is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the exit.
- There are double manual doors at this exit, however one door is locked.
- The doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 91cm.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.