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University Centre - Cambridge SU

University of Cambridge, Mill Lane, Granta Place, Cambridge, CB2 1RU

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Access To (Cambridge SU)

  • Cambridge SU is located on the third floor of the University Centre, to the left and then to the right as you exit the main lift.
  • View information on University Centre (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and doors permanently held open.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter the Cambridge SU.
  • There are double automatic doors which open towards you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 91cm.
  • The width of the opening is 137cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 91cm.
  • Cambridge SU is open Monday to Friday, 09:30 - 17:00.

Reception (Cambridge SU)

  • The reception is located diagonally to the right as you enter through the Cambridge SU entrance, which in turn is located to the left and then to the right as you exit the University Centre main lift on the third floor.
  • The distance from the University Centre main lift is 9m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 90cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
  • The reception has windows.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • 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 with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, riser recliner chairs, sofas and stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables, height adjustable tables, desks and height adjustable desks.
  • Some chairs and tables are fixed.

Toilet with Adaptations (Cambridge SU - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear of the Cambridge SU, through the doors to the rear right of the seating area and then to the left.
    • The distance from the main lift is 25m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
    • 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a medium 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 143cm (width) x 226cm (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 76cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the 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 medium visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high 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 91cm 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 rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 91cm 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 93cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 89cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.