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The Shed

Singleton Park Campus, Singleton Park, Swansea, Wales, SA2 8PP

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Access Guide

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is sloped.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was the only entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the gym area.
  • There is step-free access via a steep slope at the most accessible entrance.
  • The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Circulation View
    • There are no doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways, permanent physical obstructions and moveable physical obstructions.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the building.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 114cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.

Gym

  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • There is an opening without doors.
  • The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways, permanent physical obstructions and moveable physical obstructions.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The gym is staffed at specific times.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • Equipment includes free weights and cable resistance machines.
  • Seating available includes: benches.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the front of the Gym area.
    • The distance from the entrance is 6m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is not any signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 305cm (width) x 270cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 150cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is in the centre of the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 42cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low 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 107cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has lever taps.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 80cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low 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 low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 113cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 130cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is a shower in the cubicle.
    • There is a 23cm step to access the shower tray.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There are no grab rails for the shower.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.