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Milstein Exhibition Centre

University Library, University of Cambridge, Sidgwick Site, West Road, CB3 9DR

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Access To (The Milstein Exhibition Centre from the University Library Reception)

  • The entrance is located to the right of the University Library main entrance foyer.
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  • The most accessible route has steps and shiny flooring.
  • The most accessible route to the exhibition centre from the University Library reception has steps.
    The most accessible route to the exhibition centre from the external accessible entrance is step-free via a slight slope.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is stepped access into the Milstein Exhibition Centre from the University Library main reception.
  • There are 6 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a doorway to enter the Exhibition Centre, followed by the steps to the second doorway which has double manual doors.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • There are a second set of double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 122cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.

Entrance (Accessible External Entrance into the Milstein Exhibition Centre)

  • This entrance is located to the right of Library main entrance at the front of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 110cm.
  • When the intercom is used to contact the library main reception the door will be opened automatically.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 90cm.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 90cm.

Exhibition Space

  • This area is indoors.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The exhibition area was undergoing refurbishment during the survey (September 2024).

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located just inside 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 and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
    • 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 142cm (width) x 185cm (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 82cm (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 non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium 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 47cm 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 sensor tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a medium 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 90cm from the floor.
    • 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 113cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 85cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 84cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.