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Language Centre (Old Music School)

University of Cambridge, Downing Place, Cambridge , CB2 3EL

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free with uneven paving.
  • The Language Centre has 2 entrances. The most accessible entrance is the accessible entrance which is located on the right hand side of the building with step-free level access. The door at the accessible entrance is automatic and the doors at the main entrance are manual.
  • The main entrance is not named. The accessible entrance is signed with a picture.
  • The accessible entrance provides step-free level access into the ground floor of the building.
  • The main entrance is located at the front of the building and is stepped access. The height of the step is 11cm. The height of the bell is 122cm.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access on the ground floor.
  • On the ground floor there is a slight slope in the corridor leading to reception and The John Trim Centre.
  • Access to the first floor is via the stairs.
  • Floor surfaces on the ground floor are hard and smooth with some having a shiny finish. Floor surfaces on the first floor are carpeted.
  • There are no resting areas.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided on the ground floor.
  • There is a manual door along the corridor from the main entrance on the ground floor.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The male toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.
    • The female toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Entrance (Accessible)

  • This entrance is located on the right hand side of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 104cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 88cm.
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 95cm.
  • The width of the opening is 91cm.
  • The second door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 95cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • The gate before the accessible entrance is single and permanently held open. The width of the gate is 112cm.

Reception

  • The reception is located to the left from the accessible entrance.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free access via ramp to reception.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • The height of the reception desk is 73cm.
  • The reception has glazed screens.
  • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right from the accessible entrance.
  • Floors ground and 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps have low colour contrast markings and have a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is not easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Some steps have open risers.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right from the accessible entrance.
    • The distance from the accessible entrance is 3m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 184cm (width) x 186cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 120cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 170cm and 175cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.