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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Athletics Union and an office for UNISON on the first floor and sports offices and meeting rooms on the second floor.
• Related link William Kay House - The International Society.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/william-kay-house-the-international-society

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• Comments View
  • Step free access to this building is via William Kay House - The International Society.
  • There is a link between these buildings on the ground floor.
  • Please see the guide for The International Society for details of the entrances and parking.

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Location

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

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Outside Access (333 Oxford Road)

• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 117cm (3ft 10in) wide.

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Level Change (333 Oxford Road)

• There is not a ramp or slope to access this service.
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located in front of the entrance.
• There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The steps are deep.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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Outside Access (Entrance From The International Society)

• This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor, to the side of Room 3.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in) wide.

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Level Change (Entrance From The International Society)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G - 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting level is bright.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
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  • All of the sports offices and rooms are located on the first and second floors.

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Lift

• There is not a lift for public use.

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Reception (Sports Directorate)

• There is not level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high height.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • The reception desk for the Sports Directorate is located on the second floor.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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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.
  • The accessible toilet is 8m (26ft 3in) from the entrance from The International Society.
  • The accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, just past the stairs.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 186cm x 225cm (6ft 1in x 7ft 5in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear 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 68cm (2ft 3in).
  • 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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are not mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in) high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • Baby Change Facilities
  • The baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 87cm (2ft 10in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the first floor.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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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 not generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.