Skip to main content
The new name for DisabledGo

Search for accessible places to go

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Island Research Building

University of Cambridge, Addenbrookes, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0XY

View Accessibility Symbols

Accessibility Symbols

For more information about what these symbols mean, view our Accessibility Symbols Guide.

Close this popup window.

Access Guide

Show Easy Read

Overview

Parking (Clifford Allbutt and Island Research Building Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located along Adrian Way, in between the buildings.
    • The car park is open air/surface and sheltered.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 229cm (width) x 455cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 5m from the car park lift.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located within the Addenbrookes Hospital grounds, along Adrian Way.
    • The name of the car park is NCP car park 1.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via level access.
  • The step-free approach to the building is from the car park. There is step free via a steep slope on the approach from Adrian Way.
  • The Island Research Building has one entrance. This entrance provides step-free level access to the ground floor.
  • The entrance is signed as the building name.
  • The accessible entrance provides step-free level access to level 1 of the building.

Getting Around

  • The is step-free level access throughout the building on most floors.
  • On level 2 and level 4, there are steps to access the standard toilets.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, having a shiny finish.
  • There are no resting areas along circulation routes or within the entrance foyer.
  • There is no overheard signage available and wayfinding signage is limited within the building.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building and to access the staircase.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located within the level 3 stairwell.
    • The toilet with adaptations has no transfer space available.
    • The female toilet facilities are located within the level 2 and 3 stairwell.
    • The male toilet facilities are located within the level 4 stairwell.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located within the toilet on level 4.

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Island Research Building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 112cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 93cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 110cm.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors .
  • The second door open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 158cm.
  • The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 115cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift (Main Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the right as you enter.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • Levels one, two, three, and four 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 tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 110cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 155cm (width) x 171cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs (Main Staircase)

  • The stairs surveyed are located in between the main entrance first and second door.
  • Levels one, two, three, and four can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do 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 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Toilet with Adaptations (Level 3 - No Transfer Space)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located within the Level 3 stairwell.
    • The distance from the main lift is 5m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors and narrow walkways.
    • 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 74cm.
    • 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 medium visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 142cm (width) x 164cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
    • There is a spatula flush on the right as you face the toilet.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • 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 low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 85cm 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 rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have 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 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 low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 147cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 179cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.