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COVID-19 Information (University of Brighton)

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Grand Parade main building.
• Related link Grand Parade Main Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/grand-parade-main-building
• Related link Grand Parade Campus.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/grand-parade-campus

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  • The Grand Parade student union reception and student union shop are located on the first floor of the Grand Parade main building.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Brighton.
• 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 not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks. View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The car park is located outside Circus Street Annexe.
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 200cm x 650cm (6ft 7in x 21ft 4in).
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located to the side of the venue.
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 200cm x 650cm (6ft 7in x 21ft 4in).
  • Standard marked parking bays are located to the side of the venue.
  • 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 into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • 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 160cm (5ft 3in).
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  • These doors are push pad operated.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located to the left of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is moderate.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Other Floors

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, G, M, 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift (Rear)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the rear of the ground floor.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, M, 1, 2 and 3.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 90cm x 120cm (2ft 11in x 3ft 11in).
• 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 does not have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Outside Access (Reception Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the first floor.
• There is level access into the venue.
• Level access is via lift.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.

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Reception (Reception)

• The reception desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the reception entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• The reception desk is high height.
• The desk has a lowered section.

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Outside Access (Shop Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the first floor.
• There is level access into the venue.
• Level access is via lift.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are light.
• The door opening is 124cm (4ft 1in) wide.

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Reception (Shop Counter)

• The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the shop entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• The reception desk is high height.
• The desk does not have a lowered section.

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Inside Access

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

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Accessible Toilet

• Adapted toilet facilities are available outside the theatre.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available outside the theatre.

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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.