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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the theatre and changing rooms.
• Related link Redhouse.
• Https://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/the-college-merthyr-tydfil/redhouse

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• Comments View
  • The theatre is located to the rear of the first floor in the Redhouse.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Merthyr Tydfil College is located in the western central area of Merthyr Tydfil.
    This area is easily accessible from the M4/ Cardiff and is approximately 20 miles north on the A470 (Junction 32 of the M4).
    The College itself being approximately 1 mile from the A470 via the A4102 and A4054.
  • There is staff only parking located at the Redhouse. There is, however the large Castle Street Car park located nearby.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus station is the Merthyr Tydfil central bus station which has 16 bus stops located there and serves numerous routes.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is the Merthyr Tydfil Station and is approximately a 400m walk from the Redhouse. This station is served by the Arriva Trains Wales line.
• Useful Links View
  • Merthyr Tydfil Council website for information on parking charges, car park locations and availability of Blue Badge bays.
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  • For more information on bus time tables, services and ticketing.
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  • For more information on train time tables, tickets and routes.
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Useful Information

• To see more information on Student Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01685 726 006.
• The Student Support Reception is located on the ground floor of the Main Building in the Atrium.
• To see more information on Admissions Team please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0800 169 3825.
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by staff.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located to the right of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 500cm x 600cm (16ft 5in x 19ft 8in).
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the Accessible Entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Comments View
  • There are 2 additional Blue Badge bays in the car park which are specifically designated for the Central Library nearby.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
  • The width of the door opening is 186cm (6ft 1in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 66cm (2ft 2in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 9 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do not have handrails.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 129cm (4ft 3in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
• Comments View
  • The entrance leads into the landing between the basement and ground floors.
  • There is a door to your right on entrance to access the lift with a width of 87cm. This can be seen in photograph 4.
  • This bypasses the steps to the steps to the ground and basement floors.

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Lift (Accessible Entrance / Lower Floors)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to your right on entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, LG (Accessible Entrance), G, 1.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1250 kg.
• The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 157cm x 170cm (5ft 2in x 5ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is 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 bright.

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Eating and Drinking (Bar)

• The following information is for the bar.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The standard height for tables is 70cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are not available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.

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• Comments View
  • The bar is situated in the main hall area and is opened during events.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There is/are 3 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to theatre stage.
  • The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is an enclosed platform lift which overcomes the steps.
  • The steps can be seen in photograph 1.
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  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing loop is located within the theatre.

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Lift (Theatre Stage)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right of the theatre.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
• The lift is approximately 23m (25yd 6in) from the Accessible Entrance / Lower Floors Lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The lift door is manual, heavy and opens outwards.
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 144cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 9in).
• There are 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 bright.

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Theatre

• There are not designated spaces for wheelchair users.
• Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
• A companion may sit with you.
• This venue does not provide audio described performances.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
• Concessions are available.
• Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.

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• Comments View
  • 150cm entrance for the theatre. This can be seen in photograph 1.
  • Seating can be seen in in photograph 3 it can be brought out when needed for a performance.
  • Photograph 4 shows the stage.

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Lift (First / Second Floor)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to your right on entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1, 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
• The lift is approximately 38m (41yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance / lower floors lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The lift door is manual, heavy and opens outwards.
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 144cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 9in).
• There are 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 bright.

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• Comments View
  • This lift accesses offices and the theatre control room only.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the Accessible Entrance / Lower Floors Lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located between Changing Rooms 1 and 2. The toilet can be accessed from both.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 240cm x 257cm (7ft 10in x 8ft 5in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 175cm (5ft 9in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 113cm (3ft 8in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 93cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There are accessible toilets located in the Redhouse Building including on the first floor.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the changing rooms accessible toilet.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; handrails.
• The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
• Other facilities available include; drop down rails.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Standard Changing Room

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to your right on exiting the lift.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the Accessible Entrance / Lower Floors Lift.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the theatre.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are shared standard toilets facilities on the first floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located in the changing rooms area.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 9m from the Accessible Entrance / Lower Floors.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
• Comments View
  • There are standard toilets located in Redhouse Building on the ground and first floor.