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Overview

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• About View
  • This is a conference venue within the Atrium.
  • Services and facilities available in the venue include: the Gallery Suites, Seminar Rooms, the Gallery Restaurant and a toilet with adaptations (out of use at the time of the survey).
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue shares a car park which has Blue Badge parking available.
  • There is a taxi rank.
  • The nearest train station is Birmingham International.
  • This station has step-free access.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • The most accessible entrance is the main entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
  • Access throughout may include pillars.
  • The Gallery can also be accessed directly via lift and stairs from the Atrium, which bypass the Gallery entrance entirely.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • Seating is available.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
  • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located to the left side of the Gallery.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
  • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the left side of the Gallery.

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Lift (Atrium to Skywalk and Gallery)

• The lift surveyed is located towards the centre of the Atrium, next to the Accessibility Support counter.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• This route has narrow walkways.

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• Standard Lift View
  • The Skywalk and Gallery can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a medium colour contrast.
  • The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 86cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 108cm (width) x 208cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Escalators (Atrium to Skywalk and Gallery)

• The escalators surveyed are located towards the centre of the Atrium, next to the Accessibility Support counter.
• The Skywalk and Gallery can be accessed by escalator.
• The steps are unmarked.
• The foot (bottom) and head (top) of the escalators are clearly marked.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Stairs (Atrium to Skywalk and Gallery)

• The stairs are located towards the centre of the Atrium, next to the Accessibility Support counter.
• The Skywalk and Gallery can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The step markings are not clearly visible.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Skywalk

• The Skywalk is a walkway which links the Atrium and Piazza.
• There are either stairs, escalators or lift access onto the Skywalk from both the Atrium and Piazza.
• There are travelators along the Skywalk to provide easy access across the Skywalk.
• There are chairs with armrests available.

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Lift (Atrium - Directly into The Gallery)

• The lift surveyed is located next to Hall 7 in the Atrium.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • The Atrium and the Gallery can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 104cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 164cm (width) x 187cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Stairs (Atrium - Directly into The Gallery)

• The stairs are located next to Hall 6.
• The Atrium and the Gallery can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The step markings are not clearly visible.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Entrance (The Gallery)

• This entrance is located to the left when exiting the lift at Skywalk and Gallery level.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors open towards you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 150cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a medium colour contrast.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• Circulation View
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
  • Access throughout may include pillars.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: benches.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Counter (Cloakroom)

• The counter is located to the left side of the Gallery.
• The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 114cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Seminar Suite 2

• The room is located to the left side of the Gallery.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors open away from you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 136cm.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is a second set of double manual doors.
• The doors open towards you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 132cm.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
• There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• The layout of the room varies dependent on the event taking place.

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Gallery Suite 18

• The room is located to the left side of the Gallery.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors open away from you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 134cm.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
• There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• The layout of the room varies dependent on the event taking place.

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The Gallery Restaurant

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• Location and Access View
  • The Gallery Restaurant is located to the right side of the Gallery.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
• Service View
  • Full table service is available.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • The layout of the room varies dependent on the event taking place.

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Standard Toilet Facilities

• The female and male standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
• The toilets are located to the left side of the Gallery.
• The most accessible route to the toilets has step-free level access.
• There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
• There is step-free level access into the toilets.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
• The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 75cm.
• Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
• There are not ambulant toilet facilities available.
• Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
• The wash basin has twist/turn taps.
• Hand drying facilities include: a hand dryer.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.