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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a sports hall on the lower ground floor, vacant offices, and washing and changing facilities.

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Location

• The venue is situated on the Eastern side of the dual carriageway that divides the Selly Oak campus at the heading south.
• The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline Railway Station is Selly Oak.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• This venue does not have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.
• Parking is available in front of Selly Oak Visual Arts Centre.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• There are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• 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 slopes/ramps.
• 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.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is 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 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 9m (29ft 6in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• Lighting levels are low.
• The reception desk is high height.
• The desk has a lowered section.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Lighting levels are varied.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-1-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting level is low.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is not a landing.
• Other View
  • The services on the floors which are not accessible are vacant offices.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the stairs leading to the lower ground floor.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G.
• The lift is 7m (22ft 12in) from main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 88cm x 98cm (2ft 11in x 3ft 3in).
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do not have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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• Comments View
  • The lift was out of order at the time of survey.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located on the left as you enter within the standard toilets.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a unisex toilet.
  • This is the male toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 198cm (4ft 12in x 6ft 6in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • 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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • No emergency alarm fitted in the cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in) high.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are low.
• Comments View
  • There is a female adapted toilet in the standard toilets which has similar measurements.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the left as you enter.
  • The female and male toilets are 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Changing Room

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing rooms are located next to the main hall.
• The standard changing room is 30m (33yd) from the lift/stairs.
• The standard changing room is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main hall.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

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Standard Shower

• There are standard level access shower facilities available.
• The showers are located within the standard changing rooms.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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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.