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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Chelsea School - Sport and Education Studies, John Fulton Hall, Dance Studio and the Sprinters Restaurant.
• Related link Sprinters Restaurant.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-brighton/eastbourne-campus/access-guides/sprinters-restaurant
• Related link Hillbrow and Welkin Campus.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-brighton/eastbourne-campus/access-guides/hillbrow-and-welkin-campus

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in the Hillbrow Campus.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Eastbourne.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • 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 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 500cm x 350cm (16ft 5in x 11ft 6in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 8m (26ft 3in) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 27m (30yd) 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Comments View
  • The details here are for the designated parking bays at the front of the building.
  • This also contains some bays for Sports Centre staff.
  • The main staff car park is at the rear of the building.
  • This contains no designated bays.

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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 into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 155cm (5ft 1in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open (no doors).
  • The door opening is 154cm (5ft 1in) wide.
• Comments View
  • The automatic doors are push pad operated and open towards you.

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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 front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 121cm (3ft 12in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located to the right of the entrance as you face it.
• There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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• Comments View
  • The ramp overcomes the step and has handrails on both sides.

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Outside Access (Chelsea School Reception Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side 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 away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 154cm (5ft 1in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are single width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 104cm (3ft 5in) wide.

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Level Change (Chelsea School Reception Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• 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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• Comments View
  • The ramp has handrails both sides.

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Reception (Chelsea School Reception)

• The reception desk is 9m (29ft 6in) from the Chelsea School Reception entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Lighting levels are varied.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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• Comments View
  • The hearing loop is fitted in the 1st floor lecture theatre.
  • There are designated bays for wheelchair users at the front of both the Hillbrow (G14) and 1st floor Lecture Theatres.

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Level Change (Inside Access)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located on the ground floor.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 132cm (4ft 4in).

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• Comments View
  • The ramp is located just past the Rooms 119 - 127 stairs, and has handrails on both sides.
  • There is also an 87cm wide, easy ramp leading from the lift on the 1st floor (shown in photograph 2), and a similar ramp, 114 cm wide on the 2nd floor.

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Other Floors (Lecture Theatre and Dance Studio )

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 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 both sides.
  • There is not a landing.
• Comments View
  • These stairs are located to the right of the main entrance as you enter.

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Lift (Lecture Theatre and Dance Studio Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the night of the main entrance as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is 14m (15yd) from main 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 110cm x 133cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 4in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift controls do have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are not within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The controls are 115 cm high.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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• Comments View
  • There is an easy ramp in front of the lift on the ground floor.

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Other Floors (Rooms 119 - 127)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 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 both sides.
  • There is not a landing.
• Other View
  • The services on the floors which are not accessible are Rooms 119 - 127.
• Comments View
  • These stairs are located to the left of the main entrance as you enter.
  • The rooms on the 1st floor here cannot be accessed by either of the lifts.

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Other Floors (Rooms 101 - 117, Rooms 201 - 216)

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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 medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
• Other View
  • The services on the floors which are not accessible are Room 116.
• Comments View
  • These stairs are located on the far side of the building, next to the Chelsea School Reception.

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Lift (Rooms 101 - 117, Rooms 201 - 216)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located just past the Chelsea School Reception.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
• The lift is 43m (47yd) from main entrance.
• The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 140cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
• 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 have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are not within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The controls are above 110 cm high.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Standard Changing Room (John Fulton Hall Dressing Room)

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing rooms are located just past the adapted toilet.
• The standard changing room is 13m (14yd) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room is 2m (6ft 7in) from the John Fulton Halll.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

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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
  • There is pictorial, Braille and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located on the corridor opposite the main entrance, next to John Fulton Hall dressing room.
  • 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 122cm x 165cm (4ft 0in x 5ft 5in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
  • 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 right.
  • 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The sink is 75cm (2ft 6in) high.
• 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 fair.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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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 outside Sprinters Restaurant.
  • The female and male toilets are 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There are standard toilets located throughout the building.

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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 Text Relay aware.

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• Comments View
  • The photograph shows the Dance Studio located on the 1st floor, next to the lecture theatre.