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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a library, computer area and study areas.
• Related link Headways Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/sunderland-college/access-guides/headways-building

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  • The Learning Resource Centre is located on the ground floor corridor of the Headways Building.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Sunderland.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Sunderland.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest underground station is University.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Bede Campus Site/Campus Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the rear right of the Campus.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Bede and Barnes Buildings.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 227cm x 475cm (7ft 5in x 15ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff, students, visitors and Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the car park from the Bede and Barnes Buildings.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Bede and Barnes Buildings.
  • The nearest designated bay is 100m (109yd 1ft) from the Bede Building Main Entrance.

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Opening Times (Term Time)

• Monday 08:30 - 17:30.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 19:00.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Thursday 08:30 - 19:00.
• Friday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Opening Times (Vacation)

• Monday 09:00 - 16:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 16:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 16:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2 and 3.
  • The stairs are located in the front right corner, as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 15m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
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  • There are similar staircases in all corners of the building.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the rear right corridor.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1, 2 and 3.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• The lift is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• 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 enhancement 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 good.

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Entrance (Learning Centre - Second Floor - Rear Corridor)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the second floor of the Headways Building at the rear right.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • There are two sets of manual, double doors, which may be difficult to open between the lift and the entrance and this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single (with an unlocked extension leaf).
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm (5ft 1in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single (with an unlocked extension leaf).
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm (5ft 1in).
• Comments View
  • There is a security barrier just past the second set of doors and the security barrier is 89cm wide.

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Reception (Second Floor Main Reception)

• Learning Centre Main Reception is located on the second floor of the Headways Building, to the right as you enter via the second floor entrance.
• The desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the Learning Centre, second floor entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
• The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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  • There is a seat with armrests in front of the Reception desk.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are good.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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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 not have a regular supply of books in audio format.
• There is an ordering service.
• It takes approximately 7 days to process an order.
• The library does have computers with accessible software.
• Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
• A height adjustable chair is / are available.
• Other computer auxiliary aids include a large screen.
• Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes magnifying software.

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  • The accessible software available includes SuperNova and Jaws and there is a Braille printer.

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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 normally on duty.
• Staff are trained to BSL level 3.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on all floors of the Headway building.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.
• The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located on all floors of the Headway building.