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Kellet Lodge (Accommodation Service)

University of Cambridge, Old Addenbrookes Site, Tennis Court Road, Cambridge, CB2 1GA

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free level.
  • Kellet Lodge (Accommodation Service) has one main entrance, which provides step-free access to the ground floor, via slight ramps. There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The entrance is signed as "University of Cambridge Accommodation Service - Kellet Lodge".
  • The main entrance provides step free access to reception on the ground floor, via slight ramps.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the Ground Floor of the building once inside (the First Floor only houses administration staff offices, with no public or student access).
  • Floor surfaces along circulation routes are carpet and laminate, with the former being low pile and the latter being hard and smooth, with a shiny finish.
  • There is a resting area at Reception, as well as in the Staff Room en route to the Toilet with Adaptations, which can be used by disabled students/visitors if necessary.
  • Wayfinding signage, maps and floor plans are not provided in this building.
  • There are single, manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building, all of which are permanently held open.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the rear right of the building, through the staff room.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The shared toilet facilities are located on the first floor, at the top of the stairs (staff only).
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • There is also a standard toilet on the first floor (for staff only). Students and visitors should instead use the toilet with adaptations on the ground floor, which is for use by anyone.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, facing Tennis Court Road.
  • 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 access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.

Reception (Kellet Lodge (Accommodation Service))

  • The reception is located immediately to the left as you enter through the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 73cm.
  • The reception has windows.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: desks.
  • The tables are fixed.
  • The manual door into the reception area is permanently held open.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear right of the building, through the staff room.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 9m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low 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 156cm (width) x 242cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 69cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 107cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 119cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.