Access Guide
Evacuation and Fire Safety Provisions
- Please note: If booking a space where level access is required, please first contact UCL’s Fire Safety team for building-specific evacuation and safety information at [email protected] / Telephone Number: (0)20 7679 7234.
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Overview
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- The Digital Accessibility Hub is located on floor -1 of the Wilkins Building.
- It is accessed by an exterior entrance located near the Japanese Garden.
- There are no toilet facilities.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The nearest step-free train station is Euston.
- The nearest underground station is Euston.
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- The Digital Accessibility Hub is located within the Wilkins Building.
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Entrance
- This entrance is located near the Japanese Garden on floor -1 level of the Wilkins 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.
- There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
- The door opens towards you.
- There is a push pad at a height of 90cm.
- The width of the opening is 78cm.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 110cm.
- There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
Teaching
- This is a computer room.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Floor coverings are not even and could potentially cause a trip hazard.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and stools.
- Furniture available in the room includes: desks and height adjustable desks.
- The desks are fixed.
- Equipment wiring may serve as a trip hazard in the room.