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Lady Mitchell Hall

University of Cambridge, Sidgwick Site, Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 9DD

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • Approach to the building and all other facilities in the central part of the Sidgwick Campus is via either a ramp or steps.
  • The building has 1 entrance.
  • The entrance is signed as Lady Mitchell Hall.
  • The entrance provides level access to the entrance foyer and the lift on the ground floor.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the building.
  • There is a set of 7 steps to access the male and female toilets on the lower ground floor.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth with some having a shiny surface.
  • There is seating available in the entrance foyer.
  • There is limited signage available in the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located in the entrance foyer.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located after the additional steps on the lower ground floor.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • 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 are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 168cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There are three other similar alternative sets of doors at the entrance.

Lift (Ground Floor to Lower Ground Floor)

  • The lift surveyed is located to your left on entrance.
  • The distance from the entrance is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The lower ground and ground floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 80cm (width) x 125cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Lift (Basement Dressing Room)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left on the lower ground floor.
  • This lift is a stair lift.
  • The distance from the ground to lower ground floor lift is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and a lift.
  • The basement and the lower ground floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 80cm (width) x 100cm (depth).
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the left on entrance.
  • The basement, lower ground and ground floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 8 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The steps to the basement can by bypassed by use of a stair lift.

Access To (Lady Mitchell Hall Lecture Theatre)

  • In front of you on entrance into the building.
  • There are slight ramped entrances with manual doors either side of the lower ground floor. To access these you need to take a lift to the lower ground floor
    There is a stepped entrance directly in front of you on entrance on the ground floor.
  • The most accessible route has a lift and a slight ramp or slope.
  • There is no signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp into Lady Mitchell Hall lecture theatre.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the first nine rows of tiered seating.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the rows of tiered seating beyond the first nine rows, the speaker's area and the upper gallery area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • The designated spaces for wheelchair users are located In the centre of the lecture theatre to the rear of the sloped part of the tiered seating.
  • There is step-free access via slope to the designated space surveyed.
  • Companions sit next to you.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • All tables and some chairs are fixed.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen.
  • The sloped portion of the tiered seating has no handrails.
    The stepped portion of the tiered seating has no handrails at the steps.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to your right on entrance on the ground floor.
    • The distance from the entrance is 7m.
    • 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 by sliding and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 180cm (width) x 180cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 102cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • 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 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 high 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 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 80cm 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 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 no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Access to the cubicle maybe made difficult by the large support located just in front of the door.