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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a library, an active learning suite, (computer cluster) and staff offices.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:30 - 19:00.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 19:00.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 19:00.
• Thursday 08:30 - 19:00.
• Friday 08:30 - 19:00.
• Saturday 10:00 - 18:00.
• Sunday Closed.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the Selly Oak Campus.
• 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, but there is one designated parking bay directly adjacent to the main entrance.
• Parking is free for all users.
• The car park is at the front 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 further 6 designated parking bay(s) within the nearby main campus car park.
• The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 2.4m x 5m (7ft 10in x 16ft 4in).
• The nearest designated bay is 34m (37yd) from the main entrance.
• The furthest designated bay is 4m (13ft 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.
• 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 not level access to the service.
• The main entrance doors consist of two sets of doors which open automatically via a motion sensor.
• The doors are both double width.
• The external door opening is 141cm (4ft 7in) wide.
• The internal door opening is 137cm (4ft 5in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in the car park.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Outside Access (OLRC Unit Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in the main foyer of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 158cm (5ft 2in) wide.

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  • The automatic doors are operated by a motion sensor.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 13m (14yd) from the unit entrance.
• The desk is 13m (14yd) from the unit entrance .
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is low height.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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• Comments View
  • Motorised wheelchairs are allowed in public parts of the venue.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting level is medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift

• The lift is located in the unit entrance foyer.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
• The lift is 11m (12yd) from unit entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 108cm x 132cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 4in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift controls do have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do 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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Library

• This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books in large print.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books on tape or disc.
• There is not an ordering service.
• The library does have computers with accessible software.
• Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
• A height adjustable table is / are available.

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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 12m (13yd) from the unit entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located in the unit entrance foyer.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 138cm x 220cm (4ft 6in x 7ft 3in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 71cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not 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 available in the cubicle.
  • There is a coat hook.
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  • Wall mounted 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 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 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 hand dryer is 113cm (3ft 8in) high.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in) high.
  • 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 sink.
  • The sink can 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 poor.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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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 in the unit entrance foyer.
  • The female and male toilets are 11m (12yd) from the unit entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

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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.