Access Guide
Overview
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest train station is Rijswijk.
- The nearest bus station is Rijswijk.
- The nearest tram stop is Rijswijk.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: corridors on the first, second and third floors between the office areas. The ramps bypass a step.
- The following areas have stepped access: corridors on the first, second and third floors between the office areas. There is an alternative route with ramps which can be used to bypass the steps.
- Access throughout may include automatic doors.
- Floors -2, -1, ground, 1, 2 and 3 can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
- Floors -2 and -1 is where the underground car park is located.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
- There is a designated safe space which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
- The designated safe space is located in the Take a Break room on the ground floor, towards the rear of the building.
- British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- Documents are available in the following formats: Braille (on request).
- Please contact the offices in advance for more information if a BSL interpreter is required.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
- Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor.
- All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
- The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground, first, second and third floors.
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Changing Places and Changing Facilities
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- Standard changing facilities are located on the ground floor, towards the right of the building.
Parking (Underground Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located underneath the building.
- The car park is underground.
- The car park surface consists of concrete.
- The height of the restriction barrier is 200cm.
- There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 260cm (width) x 520cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 540cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 5m from the car park entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for staff and visitors only.
- Parking is free for all users.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance (Underground Car Park)
- This entrance is located next to the designated bays.
- The entrance area is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 120cm.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 90cm.
- The door has a low visual contrast.
Parking (Rear Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the rear of the building.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of block paving.
- There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for permit holders and staff only.
- Parking is free for all users.
- Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- There are 6 electric vehicle charging points.
- The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 260cm (width) x 560cm (depth).
- The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance (Rear Car Park)
- This entrance is located off the rear car park.
- The entrance area is not clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 115cm.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The door open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 112cm.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is a second set of double manual doors, however one door is locked.
- The locked door can be opened on request .
- The second door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
Seating Area (External)
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Location and Access
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- This seating area is located in front of the building, to the right of the main entrance.
- The most accessible route has uneven surfaces.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
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Seating Area
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- The seating area is uncovered.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in this area includes: benches.
- Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables and tables.
- The chairs and tables are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
Entrance (Main)
- This entrance is located at 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 ramp at the entrance.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
- The ramp bypasses the steps.
- There are 4 steps with no handrails.
- The steps are unmarked.
- The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 10cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 106cm.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The second set of doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 108cm.
- The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Reception
- The reception is located to your right on entrance via the main entrance.
- The distance from main entrance is 5m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 108cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- The reception has windows and a television.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- 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: high stools, benches and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: long tables, coffee tables, high tables and tables.
- Some chairs and tables are fixed.
Getting Around
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: corridors on the first, second and third floors between the office areas. The ramps bypass a step.
- The following areas have stepped access: corridors on the first, second and third floors between the office areas. There is an alternative route with ramps which can be used to bypass the steps.
- Access throughout may include automatic doors.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
- Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
- There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Seating available in the walkways includes: high stools, armchairs, benches, chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, stools and sofas.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Eating and Drinking (Ground Floor - Restaurant)
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Location and Access
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- The restaurant is located to your left on entering via the main entrance.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
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Service
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- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, a self service counter, a counter where food can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
- Full table service is available on request only.
- Menus are available on a board, handheld and displayed on the counter.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: lactose free, dairy free, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: takeaway cups and drinking straws.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The payment counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located in front of you on entering the restaurant.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 86cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has windows.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: benches, armchairs and chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables, long tables and booths.
- Some chairs and 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 background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Kitchen (Ground Floor - Living Room)
- The kitchen is located to your right on entering the building via the main entrance.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Under counter cupboards are available.
- The sink is 96cm from the floor.
- A lowered sink is not available.
- The sink has a lever mixer tap.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Self-serve coffee machines with controls at a height of 146cm are available.
Seating Area (Ground Floor - Living Room)
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Location and Access
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- This seating area is located next to the reception.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Seating available in this area includes: armchairs, high stools, chairs without armrests, stools, chairs with armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in this area includes: long tables, tables, coffee tables and high tables.
- Some chairs and 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 background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Room (Ground Floor - Bangkok - General Meeting Room)
- The room is located on the ground floor, towards the rear of the building.
- The distance from main entrance is 30m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Room (Ground Floor - Smile - Training / Teaching Room)
- The room is located on the ground floor, towards the rear of the building.
- The distance from the main entrance is 50m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (Ground Floor - Kolfkamer - Baby Room)
- The room surveyed is located on the ground floor, towards the rear of the building.
- The distance from the main entrance is 50m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a mirror, a paper towel dispenser and a wash basin in the room.
- The wash basin has a sensor tap.
- The room has a pedal bin.
- Seating available in the room includes: armchairs.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Room (Ground Floor - Take a Break)
- The room is located on the ground floor, towards the rear of the building.
- The distance from main entrance is 50m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- Furniture cannot be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Gym (Ground Floor)
- The gym is located on the ground floor, towards the rear right of the building.
- There is step-free level access into the gym.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The gym is not staffed.
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
- Equipment includes free weights and cable resistance machines.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Changing Area (Ground Floor)
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Changing Area
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- The male and female changing area were surveyed.
- The changing area is located on the ground floor, towards the right of the building.
- The distance from main entrance is 70m.
- The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the changing area.
- The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- Facilities in this area include: toilets and showers.
- There are not lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
- There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
- There is a soap dispenser and a wash basin available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
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Shower Facilities
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- There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
- There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
- There is no shower seat.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Shared - Right Hand Transfer)
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Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, towards your right on entrance via the main entrance.
- The distance from the main entrance is 25m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and tactile signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 220cm (width) x 196cm (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, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 146cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush for the toilet.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The dropdown rails have a low visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 53cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 103cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 90cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a sensor tap.
- There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 104cm 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 visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 115cm 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.
- The mirror has been angled for ease of use.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 160cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Lift (A - Main)
- The lift surveyed is located in front of you on entrance via the main entrance, behind the stairs between the ground and first floors.
- The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- Floors -2, -1, ground, 1, 2 and 3 are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high visual 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 visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 90cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 208cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
- Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
- A key card is needed to use the lift. The card reader is at a height of 120cm.
There are automatic doors to enter and access the lift lobby on floor 1 and permanently held open double doors on floors 2 and 3.
There are single manual doors to access the lift from the car park on floors -2 and -1.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located in front of you on entrance via the main entrance.
- There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
- Floors -2, -1, ground, 1, 2 and 3 can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 16 steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the right going up.
- The handrail is easy to grip.
- The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 20cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Room (First Floor - Meeting Room with Video Link)
- The room is located on the first floor, to your right on exiting the main lift.
- The distance from Lift A is 10m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- Furniture cannot be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- The tables are fixed.
- The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Area (First Floor - Open Plan Office)
- The open plan office is located on the first floor, to your right on exiting the main lift.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and height adjustable desks.
- The desks are fixed.
- The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Kitchen (Second Floor)
- The kitchen is located on the second floor, near to lift lobby A.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- The work surface is 96cm from the floor.
- A lowered work surface is not available.
- Under counter cupboards are available.
- The sink is 96cm from the floor.
- A lowered sink is not available.
- The sink has a lever mixer tap.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a microwave.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is a 7cm step to access additional coffee machines and wash basins towards the right of the building on floors 1, 2 and 3.
Seating Area (Second Floor)
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Location and Access
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- This seating area is located on the second floor, near lift A.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free access via ramp into this area.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
- The ramp bypasses the step.
- There is 1 step with no handrails.
- The step is clearly marked.
- The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 7cm.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, chairs with armrests, stools and armchairs.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables, long tables and coffee tables.
- 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 no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
