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Summary

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• Service View
  • In The White Building in Sheffield City Centre on Fitzalan Square.
• Building View
  • Lab4Living is a trans-disciplinary research group at Sheffield Hallam University based on a collaborative community of researchers in design, healthcare and creative practice.
    The facility includes a studio, workshops and meeting spaces.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located at the rear of the venue.

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Opening Times

• Please contact the venue for details of opening times.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The venue is located in Sheffield City Centre. Sheffield’s motorway link is the M1, junctions 33 and 34. You are recommended to leave at junction 33 and proceed into the city centre by way of the Parkway (A630).
  • There is no parking on site.
• By Bus View
  • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
  • Sheffield Interchange is 0.1 miles away on Pond Street.
  • For more information on First Group Bus please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Sheffield.
  • Sheffield train station is 0.4 miles away on Sheaf Street.
  • For more information on East Midlands Railways please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on Sheffield station please click here (opens new tab).
• By Tram View
  • The nearest tram stop is Fitzalan Square/Ponds Forge.
  • All trams run through this tram stop.
  • For more information on Supertram please click here (opens new tab).

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Useful Information

• Disabled Student Support has disability specialists which can answer all types of disability enquiries, assess support needs and provide support packages.
• To see more information on Disabled Student Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0114 225 2222.
• Email: [email protected].
• Use the Hallam Help page to look for answers to common questions and book sessions with specialist advisers.
• To see more information on Hallam Help please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0114 225 2222.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on How To Apply please click here (opens new tab).
• This webpage gives details on applying for accommodation through Sheffield Hallam University.
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0114 225 4512.
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Ponds Forge.
  • The car park is located on Pond Street.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Fitzalan Square.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 98cm.
• Comments View
  • The outside access is gated - the gates can be opened fully to give an access width of 350cm.

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Entrance

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the left and the right after entering through the gates.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 111cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The exit push pad or push button is 82cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • There are double doors with a width of 130cm on the left and a single door on the right.

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Inside Access (Living Space (Right))

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• Access and Circulation View
  • There is not step-free access throughout the building.
  • The type of flooring is carpet and vinyl.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music/sound.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • There are chairs and tables in the venue - the tables are 68cm high.
  • There is a small kitchen area at the rear of the space. The work surface is 100cm.

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Inside Access (Studio (Left))

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• Access and Circulation View
  • There is not step-free access throughout the area.
  • The type of flooring is carpet.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music/sound.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • There are desks and chairs with and without armrests. The height of the desks ranges from 69cm to 100cm.
  • There is a small kitchen area on the first-floor mezzanine.

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Inside Access (Basement)

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• Access and Circulation View
  • There is not step-free access throughout the area.
  • The type of flooring is concrete.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This area does not play background music/sound.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • The basement houses workshops.

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Other Floors (Mezzanine)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter through the right entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 8m from the entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
• Other Information View
  • The area(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are meeting space.

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Other Floors (Basement)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located ahead and to the rear of the living space.
  • The stairs are approximately 10m from the entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B and G.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is not a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
• Other Information View
  • The area(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the workshops.

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Other Floors (Rear)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located at the rear of the Studio.
  • The stairs are approximately 15m from the left entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, light, single doors to enter the stairwell on the mezzanine floor.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are ground floor and mezzanine.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 21cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • There is not a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
• Other Information View
  • The area(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the kitchen.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Living Space - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the right entrance in the kitchen area.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the entrance on the right-hand side.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 145cm (6ft 7in x 4ft 9in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 40cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
• Comments View
  • There is a push button alarm at the side of the toilet.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Studio)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear as you enter through the left entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the left entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 76cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 200cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• The accessible toilets are also used as standard toilets.