Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include squash courts, sports hall, fitness suite, café, astro turf indoor pitch, well-being centre, sports studio, seminar room training room, and sky studio.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include athletics track, hockey pitch and football pitch with stadium.
- Related link Information Leaflet.
- Http://www.aberdeensportsvillage.com/interactive/facility-guide/html5/
- Related link Aquatics Centre.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/university-of-aberdeen/aquatics-centre
Opening Times
- Monday 06:30 - 22:30.
- Tuesday 06:30 - 22:30.
- Wednesday 06:30 - 22:30.
- Thursday 06:30 - 22:30.
- Friday 06:30 - 22:30.
- Saturday 07:30 - 19:30.
- Sunday 07:30 - 21:30.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the campus.
- This venue is situated in Aberdeen.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Aberdeen.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 10 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 340cm x 490cm (11ft 2in x 16ft 1in).
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Venue Car Park
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- Designated parking bays are not clearly marked.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 43m (47yd 1in) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 147cm (4ft 10in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 137cm (4ft 6in).
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Comments
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- There are security gates (92cm wide) beyond the reception, accessing all services except the cafe (photograph 3).
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the right as you face the entrance.
- There is/are 1-8 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are in the centre.
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Comments
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- There is an easy slope beyond the entrance.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The desk/counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- The hearing loop is located in the sports hall.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are good.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
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Comments
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- There is space for wheelchair users on the viewing platforms (photograph 2) of the sports hall, past reception and on the right.
Photo 8 shows the new training room.
- There is space for wheelchair users on the viewing platforms (photograph 2) of the sports hall, past reception and on the right.
Level Change (Squash Courts)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the court entrance.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 70cm (2ft 4in).
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Comments
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- The squash courts are not accessible for wheelchair users as the doors are only 70cm wide.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0, 1 and 2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on the right of the venue, beyond the sports hall.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0 and 2.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 49m (53yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 109cm (3ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 158cm x 177cm (5ft 2in x 5ft 10in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the cafe.
- Full table service is available.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 99cm (3ft 3in).
- The standard height for tables is 72cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are hand held only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is sandwiches, cakes and snacks.
Sports Ground
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Non-Segregated Seating
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- Home and Away wheelchair users do not have separate seating areas.
- Wheelchair users have a designated accessible seating area.
- There is level access to the designated seating area.
- Wheelchair seating is located at the top of the stadium.
- The view from this area is good.
- A companion can sit beside / near you.
- Accessible toilets are available.
- The closest accessible toilet to the seating area is 12m (13yd 4in).
- The accessible toilet is located inside, on level 1.
- There is not an audio description service.
- The bottom row of seating does not require step access.
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Comments
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- Level access is available, by following a walkway on the outside of the venue, leading to the designated seating area.
Accessible Shower (Level 0)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the standard changing rooms on level 0.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails, a shower chair and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- Other facilities available include; a dropdown rail.
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Comments
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- There is an easy ramp going from the changing rooms to the showers.
Changing Places
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Location and access
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- The facility is located off the cafe on level 1 (ground).
- The facility is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the facility.
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Dimensions and features
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- You do not need a key for the facility.
- The dimensions of the facility are 300cm x 330cm (9ft 10in x 10ft 10in).
- The facility changing bench height is fixed.
- The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 185cm (6ft 1in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers the changing bench and the toilet.
- The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
- The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 165cm (5ft 5in).
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 98cm (3ft 3in).
- Wall mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- Drop down rails are provided.
- As you face the toilet the drop down rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The type of wash basin is fixed.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
- As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- A privacy screen is not available.
- Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
- The facility has a non slip floor.
- A functioning emergency alarm is available.
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Accessible Shower
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- Accessible shower facilities are not available.
Level Change (Stadium Seating Upper Level)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located from level 1, going down to the stadium.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- This ramp can be overcome by accessing the seating from a level walkway going round the outside of the building (photograph 2).
Level Change (Outdoor Pitch Area)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located from level 0, accessing the track and pitch.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Fitness Suite
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located on level 2.
- The fitness suite is 45m (49yd 8in) from the lift.
- There is step free access to the fitness suite.
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IFI Accredited Fitness Suite
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- No staff have received IFI Mark standard Disability Equality Training.
- IFI accredited equipment is available.
- For example: treadmill, upright cycle, recumbent cycle, upper body ergometer and upper body multi-station.
- A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
- Training provided is basic utilisation instructions.
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Comments
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- There is a moderate slope level change onto the rear weight training area.
Accessible Shower (Level 1)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the accessible toilet on level 1.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails, a shower chair and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 55cm (1ft 10in).
- Other facilities available include; a dropdown rail.
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
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Comments
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- An additional identical accessible shower is located in the accessible toilets on level 2.
Training Room
- This room is 40m from the main entrance and its purpose is as a training room.
The room measures 5.6m by 9.0m with level access from the main entrance. - The doors to the room are double (with one side locked) the single door width is 70cm, and the double width is 135cm.
- The room has a number of circular tables, with an under table measurement of 71cm, and a few oblong tables.
The majority chairs in the room have arms. - The room had two large wall mounted TVs and a large flip chart holder.
- The room has it own kitchen and an alcove with a store room, a Standard Toilet and an Accessible Toilet.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Training Room - Transfer Space - Both Sides)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- The accessible toilet was out of use at the time of the survey.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter the training room.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 230cm x 316cm (7ft 7in x 10ft 4in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
- The lateral transfer space on the left is 100cm.
- The lateral transfer space on the right is 86cm.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a push button flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the toilet.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is not a mirror.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- 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).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 83cm (2ft 9in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 105cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The height of the hand dryer is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is fair.
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Accessible Shower
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- The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
Standard Toilet(s) (Training Room)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located to the right as you enter the room and the toilet is in the alcove.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 45m from the main entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 74cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are good.
Standard Changing Room
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on level 1.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 63m (68yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 59m (64yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the squash court.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
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Comments
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- Standard changing rooms are located throughout the venue on levels 0, 1 and 2.
Standard Shower
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the standard changing rooms.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- Standard showers are located in all standard changing rooms.
- Some are accessed by an easy ramp or a shallow step.
Standard Changing Room (Outdoor Changing Room)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on level 0, near the stadium.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the lift.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 56m (61yd 9in) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the outdoor area.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 52m (56yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on level 1, beyond the sports hall viewing platform.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 220cm x 267cm (7ft 3in x 8ft 9in).
- There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 196cm (6ft 5in).
- 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.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab 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 is a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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 wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- Additional accessible toilets are located on levels 0 and 2.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Fitness Room)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
Accessible Toilet (Outdoor Toilet)
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is tactile and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located outside, under the stadium seating on level 0.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 200cm (5ft 3in x 6ft 7in).
- There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- 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 an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab 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 is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 113cm (3ft 8in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the side, accessed through the cafe.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the changing room toilets.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
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Comments
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- There is an ambulant cubicle in the level 1 changing rooms toilets.
- Additional standard toilets are located in all changing rooms, on every level.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service can be requested.
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Comments
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- There is a Training Room available to the left beyond Reception.