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Introduction

• Ground Floor - Teaching Rooms, Common Rooms, Offices, Map and Print Libraries
  First Floor - HPSS Library, Meeting Room, Seminar Room, Offices
  Second Floor - Centre for Speech Language and the Brain
  Third Floor - Department of Experimental Psychology.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The Downing Street site is located to the south of the Cambridge City Centre. It can be reached from the A10 via Hauxton Road, High Street and Trumpington Street.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop located along Downing Street for St Andrew's Street which serves route 75 and for the Park and Ride. There is also a stop for the Busway along Regent Street. These serve A the Busway and D the Busway.
• By Train View
  • Cambridge train station is approximately 1.3 miles or a 25 minute walk from the Mill Lane Buildings.
• Useful Links View
  • Stage Coach and Bus Information.
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  • Travel Line Bus information.
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  • The National Rail Enquiries Website.
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• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Cambridge Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Resource Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01223 332 301.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Disability Resource Centre is located in Student Services Centre on Bene't Street, Cambridge, CB2 3PT.
• To see more information on Student Advice Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01223 746 999.
• Email: [email protected].
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• Telephone Number: 01223 337 200.
• Email: [email protected].
• The third floor of the building is part of the department of psychology.
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• Telephone Number: 01223 338 099.
• Email: [email protected].
• The accommodation service is located within Kellet Lodge, Tennis Court Road, Cambridge CB2 1QJ. It is open from Monday to Friday 9am - 12:45pm and 2pm - 4:45pm.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Resource Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01223 332 301.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Disability Resource Centre is located in Student Services Centre on Bene't Street, Cambridge, CB2 3PT.
• To see more information on Student Advice Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01223 746 999.
• Email: [email protected].
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• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Cambridge Libraries please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Accommodation Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01223 338 099.
• Email: [email protected].
• The accommodation service is located within Kellet Lodge, Tennis Court Road, Cambridge CB2 1QJ. It is open from Monday to Friday 9am - 12:45pm and 2pm - 4:45pm.

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by staff and visitors.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located in front of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Downing Site.
  • The car park is located throughout the campus.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located around the Downing Site with a Blue Badge bay located to the rear of the Courtyard Building.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Department of Archaeology (Courtyard Building McDonald Institute) and the Sedgwick Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is concrete.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 250cm x 615cm (8ft 2in x 20ft 2in).
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders, permit holders and staff permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the Downing Site.
  • The nearest designated bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Courtyard Building main entrance.
• Comments View
  • There is car parking located throughout the Downing Site.
  • Car parking is restricted and over-subscribed.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 137cm (4ft 6in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building.
  • There is a slight ramp, with a handrail on the right going up, for access to ground floor offices 4 to 11.
  • The width of the ramp is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • The ramp can be seen in photographs 1 and 2.
  • There is a slight ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to new teaching laboratory.
  • The width of the ramp is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The ramp can be seen in photograph 3.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • There is a push pad automatic door immediately to your left on entering the building. This it can be seen in photograph 8.

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Entrance (Map Library)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located towards the right of the ground floor.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).

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Library (Map 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 in audio format.
• There is not an ordering service.
• The library does not have computers with accessible software.
• Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
• A height adjustable table is / are available.

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• Comments View
  • There is a door to the film library which has a width of 74cm is heavy and opens away from you. This can be seen in photograph 5.
  • The film library can be seen in photograph 6.

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Entrance (Print Library)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located towards the right of the building on the first floor.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• Comments View
  • Just inside the entrance mobility is limited to a width of 54cm.

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Library (Print 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 in audio format.
• There is not an ordering service.
• The library does not have computers with accessible software.
• Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
• A height adjustable chair is / are available.

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• Comments View
  • There is a shallow step to access the shelving.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • The stairs are located in front of you on entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • 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.
  • There are similar sets of steps located throughout the building. As can be seen in photographs 3 and 4.
• Comments View
  • There is a key card operated automatic door to access the left wing of the building on the first floor.
  • There is a keycode pad to access the brain lab on the second floor and the third floor off the stairwell.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in front of you on entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 and 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 95cm (3ft 1in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 172cm x 78cm (5ft 8in x 2ft 7in).
• 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 has a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not 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 bright.

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• Comments View
  • There is a key card operated automatic door to access the left wing of the building on the first floor.
  • There is a keycode pad to access the Brain Lab on the second floor off the lift lobby.

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Entrance (HPSS Library)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located towards the left of the building on the first floor.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 144cm (4ft 9in).

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Library (HPSS)

• 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 in audio format.
• There is not an ordering service.
• The library does not have computers with accessible software.
• Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
• A height adjustable chair is / are available.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located to the left of the building on the ground floor.
• Male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground and second floors..
• Female standard toilet facilities are located on the first and third floors..

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Accessible Toilet(s)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located towards the left of the building.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 194cm (5ft 7in x 6ft 4in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 100cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
  • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 86cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
• Comments View
  • The toilet width is 170cm at its widest and at 152cm at its narrowest.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located to the left of the building on the ground floor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 16m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.