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Introduction

• The Dovedale Suite is located on the first floor of the South Tower.
• Related link Staff Car Park.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/university-of-derby/staff-car-park
• Related link Student Car Park.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/university-of-derby/student-car-park

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Derby.
• The nearest mainline station is Derby.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Comments View
  • There are separate car parks for staff, students and visitors located on the Kedleston Road Campus.
  • Please see the separate guides for each car park for details.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.

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• Second set of doors View
  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
• Comments View
  • There are push pads to enter and exit the building.
  • The height of both push pads is 86cm.
  • There is a manual revolving door to the right of the automatic door.

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Level Change

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located to the left of the building as you face the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is moderate.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is/are 9 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Outside Access (South Tower Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the right of the main entrance.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

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Level Change (South Tower Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Other Floors (Other Floors)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-1-2-3-4-5.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • These details are for the set of stairs located next to the main lift. There is an additional set of stairs is located through a set of doors, on the left 6m before the main lift.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the standard male and female toilets.

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Lift (Main)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the far end of the ground floor, ahead on the left as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G-1-2-3-4-5.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the south tower entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 91cm (2ft 12in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 167cm x 92cm (5ft 6in x 3ft).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Outside Access (Dovedale Suite Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on level 1 of the South Tower, just beyond the additional stairs.
• There is level access into the venue.
• Level access is via lift.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).

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• Comments View
  • There are 2 identical sets of doors, one to the left of the additional stairwell the other in the corridor leading towards the atrium.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

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• Comments View
  • There is a moveable dividing wall which can be used to create 2 rooms or a single large room.
  • At the time of the survey the divider was open.
  • There are tables and chairs in the room.
  • The tables have a clear height of 69cm.
  • The seats have armrests.

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Common Area

• The Common Area is located outside the Dovedale Suite.
• There are tables, chairs and stools in the common area.
• The height of the lowest table is 31cm.
• The clear height of the highest table is 101cm.
• The clear height of the majority of the tables is 64cm.

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Accessible Toilet (Accessible Toilet)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the south tower entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, in the main stairwell.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 209cm x 230cm (6ft 10in x 7ft 7in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 134cm (4ft 5in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary, general domestic waste and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 101cm (3ft 4in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There is a baby change facility in the accessible toilet cubicle.
  • The height of the baby change when extended is 84cm.
  • There are 2 urinals with grab rails on both sides in this toilet.
  • 1 of the urinals is at a lower level.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Standard Toilet(s))

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the ground floor, in the main stairwell.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 29m (31yd 2ft) from the south tower entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the main stairwell, between floors 1 and 2.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 56m (61yd 9in) from the south tower entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • The standard male toilets and the additional male and female toilets are located between floors.
  • The male toilets are located between the 2nd and 3rd floors and between the 4th and 5th floors.
  • The female toilets are located between the mezzanine and 1st floors, between the 2nd and 3rd floors and between the 3rd and 4th floors.
  • The only access to the additional toilets is by stairs only.

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Additional Info

• Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.