Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include computer workstations, a computer accessibility room, a support workers room and bookable group meeting rooms.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- University of Bolton is located to the south east of Bolton town centre, between Derby Street (A579) and Deane Road (A676).
- There is limited on site parking available throughout the campus for staff, students and visitors.
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By Bus
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- Local buses are available to Derby Street and Deane Road.
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By Train
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- The nearest railway station is Bolton. From the station follow the A579. The University is signed. After approximately 500m the University is on the right.
Useful Information
- To see more information on Student Advisors please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01204 903 733.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01204 903 481.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Chaplaincy please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01204 903 415.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Counselling please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01204 903 733.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Disability Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01204 903 478.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on the Student Union please click here (opens new tab)
Telephone Number: 01204 900 850.
Email: [email protected]. - The University has a mandatory staff training including face-to-face disability awareness training. Staff have regular training updates.
- Hearing loops are available in all main reception areas. Individual needs assessments are made through the Disability Service. There is a loan stock of ergonomic chairs available throughout the campus. Height adjustable tables are also available on a pre-arranged basis.
- Dog toileting areas are available at S Block, M Block, and Orlando Halls. Please see separate guides for more information.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Chancellor's Car Park.
- The car park is located on University Way.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- The drop off point is located off University Way, in front of the site/campus car park.
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Comments
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- Photographs 1-4 show the site/campus car park.
- Photographs 5 and 6 show the drop off point and dropped kerb.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 153cm (5ft).
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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 153cm (5ft).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Entrance (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located within the social learning zone.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 240cm (7ft 10in).
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Comments
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- There are two security barriers 103cm wide each.
Entrance (24 Hour Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located within the Eagle Tower.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
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Comments
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- The security barriers are 85cm wide and have security card scans 95cms high.
Entrance Group Work Area
- This area is located just inside the main entrance.
- This area consists of group tables 74cm high with a central wall mounted monitor, central group tables 71cm high and single computer work stations 68cm high.
- Some chairs in this area have arm rests.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is/are 3 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the main library area.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- There is a slight slope, with handrails on both sides, for access to the main library area.
- The width of the ramp is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
- This level change is shown in photographs 1 2 and 3.
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- 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 good.
- This building does not play background music.
Reception (Help Desk)
- The Help Desk is located within the main entrance to the main library area.
- The desk is 36m (39yd 1ft) from the main library entrance.
- Clear signage for the reception area is visible from the entrance.
- There is ramped access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
- The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
- The desk is staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The hearing system is available only on request.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are not trained to use the hearing system.
Library
- This library does have a regular supply of books in Braille.
- This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
- There is an ordering service.
- It takes approximately 14 days to process an order.
- The library does have computers with accessible software.
- Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
- A large text keyboard, height adjustable table and height adjustable chair is / are available.
- Other computer auxiliary aids include scanners, print enlarger.
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Comments
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- The accessible software available includes Mindview 6, Texthelp Read and Write 11.5 Gold, Supernova 15, Dragon and Note Talker.
Law Library
- The Law Library is located on the left from the help desk.
- The entrance is a 150cm wide, light double door that opens away from you as you enter.
- There are desks around the edge of the room, 70cm high.
- There is a minimum of a 125cm walkway between the bookshelves and the floor is level throughout.
Support Workers Room
- This room is for the use of one student and their support workers and can be booked through the library for a 2 hour period.
- The entrance door is 75cm wide and single that opens away from you as you enter the room.
- This room has desks 67cm high and chairs with arm rests.
- The computer has a scanner and the same accessibility software available in the rest of the library.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- The stairs are located at the rear of the library.
- The stairs are approximately 47m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
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Comments
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- The first floor of the library can be accessed by using the first floor entrance for students with mobility issues only.
Entrance (Accessible First Floor Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in Eagle Tower on the right side of the first floor.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- The card reader/lock is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the out of hours entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor of the library, on the rear side of the central library column, opposite the silent study area.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 174cm x 250cm (5ft 9in x 8ft 2in).
- 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 100cm and 140cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- 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.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- 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).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 85cm.
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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 good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located on the front side of the central library column, opposite the law library.
- There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 20m from the out of hours entrance.
- There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.