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Introduction

• Related link Car Park 1 - Student Car Park.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/university-of-derby/car-park-1---student-car-park
• Related link Car Park 3 - Staff Car Park.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/university-of-derby/car-park-3---staff-car-park

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Opening Times

• Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 16:30.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
• This venue is situated in Derby.
• The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest National Rail station is Derby.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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  • The Marketing Department is located on the ground floor of the South Tower.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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  • 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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  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
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  • 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 (Rear Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The width of the door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in).

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  • The height of the push pad to enter the building is 96cm.
  • The height of the push pad to exit the building is 89cm.
  • There is a manual revolving door to the right of the automatic door.

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Level Change (Rear Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading from the road and the car parks.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.

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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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Outside Access (the Marketing Department)

• This information is for the entrance located in the main stairwell on the ground floor of the south tower.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).

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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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Other Floors (Other Floors)

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  • 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.
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  • 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 (Mezzanine)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the tower on the ground floor, opposite the main lift.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-Mezzanine.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the south tower entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 83cm (2ft 9in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 123cm x 82cm (4ft x 2ft 8in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not 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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  • There is an easy ramp in front of the lift entrance.

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Outreach, Widening Participation and External Relations

• Outreach, Widening Participation and External Relations teams are located on the mezzanine floor of South Tower within the Marketing Department.
• Level access is available via the Mezzanine Lift.
• The contact details are Tel: 01332 590 500.

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Additional Info

• Staff do 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.