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Introduction

• Related link Aston Webb Domes and Semi-Circle.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/aston-webb-domes-and-semi-circle
• Related link Frankland Building.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/frankland-building-1

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  • Services/facilities within the building includes office accommodation for Legal Services and the Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellors, research facilities for Natural Sciences, and two Lecture Theatres.
  • Aston Webb Semi-Circle (West) is linked internally to the Aston Webb Domes and Semi-Circle on all floors.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the Edgbaston campus next to and adjoining the Aston Webb Semi-Circle & Domes.
• The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline Railway Station is University.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking (Hills Car Park)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is at the back of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 250cm x 450cm (8ft 2in x 14ft 9in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 7m (22ft 12in) from the lower ground floor accessible entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 7m (22ft 12in) from the lower ground floor accessible entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Lower Ground Floor Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 154cm (5ft 1in) wide.

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Level Change (Lower Ground Floor Accessible Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Parking (Ground Floor Parking)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is at the side of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 260cm x 510cm (8ft 6in x 16ft 9in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 11m (12yd) from the ground floor accessible entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 16m (17yd) from the ground floor accessible entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Ground Floor Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the far side of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 139cm (4ft 7in) wide.

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  • The doors are operated via a push pad.

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Level Change (Ground Floor Accessible Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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  • There is a small shallow step in front of the entrance.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

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  • Lecture Theatres WG05 and WG12 have level access to the front but there are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • These lecture theatres are being refurbished during the summer 2010 vacation period.
  • On the lower ground floor of Aston Webb Domes and Semi-Circle Building there is level access to the ground floor of the adjoining Frankland Building.
  • The link to the ground floor of the Aston Webb Domes and Semi-Circle Building is via a ramp and steps.
  • Please see the seperate guide for more details.

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Other Floors

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting level is medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
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  • The services on the floors which are not accessible are Legal Services and the Earth Sciences laboratory.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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  • The nearest adapted toilet is located on the ground floor of the Aston Webb Domes and Semi-Circle, close to the main reception desk.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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  • Standard toilets are not available.
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  • The nearest standard toilets are located on the landing accessed via the stairs between Aston Webb Blocks A and B.

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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.
• Staff are not Text Relay aware.