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Overview

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  • Arthur Lewis Building is a large building with five floors.
  • There are three main lifts and one main staircase within the building.
  • The floors are signed as G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
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  • There is a campus car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking.
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  • The nearest train station is Manchester Oxford Road.
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  • The building opening times are 08:00 to 18:00.
    After 18:00 there is key card access only.

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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free via a very slight slope.
• Arthur Lewis Building has two entrances.
  All entrances provide step-free level access to the Ground floor, via either a single automatic door or a manual revolving door.
• The entrances are not named (signed as Arthur Lewis Building).

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
• There are restricted areas on all floors which requires a key card for access.
• The corridor leading to the toilet with adaptations on the ground floor, has a very slight slope.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
• There are resting areas on all floors with a mixture of seating.
• Wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
• There are automatic doors in all circulation areas, all of which are key card activated.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

• There are 5 toilets with adaptations.
• Toilets with adaptations are located to the left side of the building, on all floors.
• The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
• Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the male and female toilets.
• The male toilet facilities are located to the left side of the building, on all floors.
• The female toilet facilities are located to the right side of the building, on all floors.
• Standard shower facilities are located on the ground floor, to the rear.
• Parent and baby changing facilities are located on floor 2.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• On-street Parking View
  • On-street designated Blue Badge parking is available .
  • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Bridgeford Street.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.

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Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

• This entrance is located to the front of the building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via a very easy ramp or slope at the entrance.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 110cm.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens by sliding.
• There is a push pad at a height of 91cm.
• The width of the opening is 98cm.
• has a medium colour contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 94cm.
• There is a second single automatic door.
• The second door opens towards you.
• The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 103cm.
• The width of the opening is 106cm.
• The second door has a medium colour contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 94cm.

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Reception

• The reception is located to the left of the accessible entrance.
• The distance from the accessible entrance is 7m.
• The most accessible route to reception has automatic doors.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
• Some chairs are fixed.

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Lounge (Cosy Campus)

• The lounge is located to the rear of the building, ahead from the accessible entrance.
• There is step-free level access into the lounge.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
• Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs without armrests and high stools.
• Furniture available in the lounge includes: tables and high tables.
• Some tables are fixed.
• The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is a TV.
• There are microwaves and sinks in the Cosy Campus lounge.
  There is a boiling water point on the higher counter.
  There is a lower counter area.
  The underside height of the lowered counter is 70cm.
  There are vending machines for snacks, hot and cold drinks.
  There is a water dispenser.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located to the right of the accessible entrance.
• The distance from the accessible entrance is 21m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and automatic doors.
• The ground, 1, 2, 3 and 4 floors are 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 and 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 120cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 151cm (width) x 135cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and Braille markings.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located to the left of the accessible entrance.
• The ground, 1, 2, 3 and 4 floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 12 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.

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Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room

• The room surveyed is located on the second floor, to the left on exiting the lift.
• The distance from the lift is 12m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, a lift and automatic doors.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 79cm.
• Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
• The room has no disposal facilities.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• There is a fridge in the parent and baby room.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

• The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
• There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
• The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
• The soap dispenser is 85cm from the floor.
• There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
• The towel dispenser has a high colour contrast.
• The towel dispenser is 84cm from the floor.
• There is not a hand dryer.
• There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
• There is a full length mirror.
• There is no shelf.
• The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
• There are no coat hooks.
• The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the left of the accessible entrance.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 23m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 247cm (width) x 252cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 169cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 94cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 67cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.

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Shower with Adaptations (Within Toilet with Adaptations Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located within the ground floor toilet with adaptations.
  • There is a very slight slope around the shower chair.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 47cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • The dropdown rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

• The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
• There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
• The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
• The soap dispenser is 88cm from the floor.
• There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
• The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
• The towel dispenser is 84cm from the floor.
• There is not a hand dryer.
• There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
• There is a full length mirror.
• There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
• The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
• The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
• There are no coat hooks.
• The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor, ahead and slightly to the left.
  • The distance from the lift is 12m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift and automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 250cm (width) x 219cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 181cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 84cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.