Access Guide
Access To
- Learner Services are located on the ground floor of the Lyme Building.
- View information on Lyme Building (opens new tab) .
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access into Learner Services.
- There is a single manual door which is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 261cm.
- The door has a low visual contrast.
Reception
- The reception is located to the right as you enter.
- The distance from the entrance is 2m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 76cm.
- The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- There is not 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: sofas.
Area
- Services available in this area include: Learner Services.
- There is step-free level access throughout the area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and desks.
- Some tables are fixed.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.