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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include standard accommodation rooms.
  The accommodation is arranged as individual accommodation rooms within a flat, with each flat having shared toilet, shower and kitchen facilities.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Edgbaston Campus Mobility Map please click here (opens new tab).
• This map shows the location of the Blue Badge parking bays and the accessible entrances to the buildings on Campus.
  There is also an interactive map available on an app to download to your phone. For more information on this and links to other maps click here.
• To see more information on Disability and Dyslexia Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• The Student Disability Service is located in the Student Hub (see below).
• To see more information on Aston Webb Student Hub please click here (opens new tab).
• The Aston Webb Student Hub is located on the ground floor of the Aston Webb Building C Block.
  Students can visit the Student Information Team here for advice and assistance on a wide range of issues, including Wellbeing, Fees and Financial Support, Examinations, Careers and Visas and Immigration.
• To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Information on undergraduate and postgraduate admissions.
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0121 414 8000.
• Email: [email protected].
• The accommodation office, Living, is located on the ground floor of the University Centre.
• Staff are provided with disability awareness and equality training.
• There is not a dog toileting area on Campus.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • From the main turning into the University from the A38, stay on Edgbaston Park Road for nearly 2 kilometres, and then turn left onto Church Road. The entrance to Vale Village is 300 metres along Church Road, on the left.
  • There is parking located within the venue. Permit holders can also park at different accommodations within the area.
• By Bus View
  • Nxbus number 1 runs from Five Ways to Acocks Green and stops outside Chamberlain Hall on Church Road.
    Nxbus numbers X21 Platinum and X22 Platinum run from the city centre to Bartley Green, via the University, and stop at the Church Road stops on Arthur Road, close to the junction of Edgbaston Park Road and Church Road.
• By Train View
  • Vale Village is approximately 1.6 kilometres (1 mile) from both the University and Five Ways Stations. Nxbus routes X21 Platinum and X22 Platinum can be taken from bus stops close to both stations to the Church Road stops on Arthur Road. Route 1 can also be taken from the Morrisons bus stop, approximately 650 metres from Five Ways station to the Chamberlain Hall stop on Church Road.
• Useful Links View
  • National Express West Midlands website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • National Rail Enquiries for more information on trains to University and Five Ways, and station information.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • More information on how to get to the Edgbaston Campus.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • University Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by permit holders.
  • Parking charges apply for all users.
  • The car park is located to the left of Maple Bank.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Block 5)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 126cm (4ft 2in).
  • A key code is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 133cm (4ft 4in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located at the entrance doorway.
  • There is / are 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • The stairs are located on the left after entering.
  • The stairs are approximately 6m from the Block 5 entrance.
  • There are 14 steps between floors.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.

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Entrance (Flat 35)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right after entering via the Block 5 entrance.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 135cm (4ft 5in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 71cm (2ft 4in).

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Accommodation (Flat 35)

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 0 accessible room(s) with ensuite facilities and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • This information refers to Maple Bank - Block 5 - Flat 35.
  • There is not level access from an accessible entrance.
  • The room number viewed was 1.
  • The width of the door to the room is 71cm (2ft 4in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 177cm x 300cm (5ft 10in x 9ft 10in).
  • The bed is 47cm (1ft 7in) high.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 28cm (11in).
  • Light switches are not within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
  • Other accessible facilities available in the accommodation are a communal kitchen and living area.
    The communal kitchen has an oven located at a lower level.
    There are overhead and under counter cupboards.
    There is a fridge and freezer at a lower level.
    The height of the counter is 89cm.
    There is a sofa, stools and high stools.
    There is a side table with a height of 73cm.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • None of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
  • There is / are 0 accessible room(s) with a bath.
  • There is / are 0 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do not have level access.
  • Rooms are located off of the main corridor.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.

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Standard Shower (Ground Floor)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located off of the main corridor on the ground floor.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • The height of the step into the shower is 29cm.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located off of the main corridor on the ground floor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m from the Flat 35 Entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.