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COVID-19 Information (University of Brighton)

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include teaching rooms, computer suites and workshops.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Brighton.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Brighton.
• 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
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is at the front of the venue.
  • The car park type is underground.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 365cm x 560cm (11ft 12in x 18ft 4in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 5m (16ft 5in) from the basement entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 5m (16ft 5in) from the basement entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The electric gate to the car park was awaiting repair at the time of survey.

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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 intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • Access is gained via swipe card.

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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 not a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Outside Access (Basement Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in the underground car park.
• 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 single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • Access is gained via swipe card.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• The reception desk is high height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Lighting levels are varied.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located between floors.
  • Inside the venue, there is not 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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Level Change

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading to the toilets.
• There is / are 8 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G-1-2-3-4-5.
  • 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 Standard toilets.

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Lift

• The lift is located next to the basement car park.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-G-1-2-3-4-5.
• The lift is 2m (6ft 7in) from the accessible car park.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 145cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 9in).
• 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 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 low.

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Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 9m (29ft 6in) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located past reception and then to the right.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 240cm (5ft 11in x 7ft 10in).
  • 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 115cm (3ft 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 a functional emergency alarm available.
  • Disposal facilities are 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 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 49cm (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 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 good.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Accessible Toilet (Basement)

• 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 5m (16ft 5in) from the basement entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located in the underground car park opposite the designated bay.
  • 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 inwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 224cm x 196cm (7ft 4in x 6ft 5in).
  • 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 64cm (2ft 1in).
  • 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.
  • Disposal facilities are 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 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 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 good.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Shower

• There are not standard level access shower facilities available.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • The standard shower is located in the basement accessible toilet.
  • There is a deep step to access the shower.
  • This is shown in photo 2.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.