Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
- This venue is situated in Derby.
- The venue is not 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.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located in the courtyard.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 365cm x 450cm (11ft 12in x 14ft 9in).
- Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- Access to the car park is for residents and their visitors only.
- An annual fee for car parking is payable. Please contact the University for more information.
Outside Access (Flat 4 Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Flat 4 accommodation block.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 92cm (3ft).
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Comments
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- There are similar entrances at the front of all accommodation blocks.
- The entrances are accessed via a key fob.
- The height of the key fob reader is 98cm.
Level Change (Flat 4 and Reception Entrances)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading from the car park to the entrances.
- 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 not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
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Comments
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- There are similar ramps to access the entrances to the other accommodation blocks from either the car park of the courtyard.
Outside Access (Reception Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the reception block.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 81cm (2ft 8in).
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Comments
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- The entrance is accessed via a key fob.
- The height of the key fob reader is 98cm.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
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Comments
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- There is a common room with a TV, chairs, pool tables, a jukebox and vending machines.
- Some of the seats have armrests.
- The laundry room has front loading washing machines and dryers.
- The washing machines are at floor level, the dryers are on two levels.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, single 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.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are rooms located on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors.
Lift
- There is not a lift for public use.
Accommodation
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Location of Accessible Accommodation
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- The establishment provides 4 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
- The accessible facilities are located on the ground floor of Block 2.
- There is level access from an accessible entrance.
- The room number viewed was 2A1.
- The bed is 48cm (1ft 7in) high.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 27cm (11in).
- Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- There is a functional emergency alarm in the room.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
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Accessible Bathroom
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- The information relates to the ensuite.
- The dimensions of the bathroom are 265cm x 210cm (8ft 8in x 6ft 11in).
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm in height.
- There is a wash basin.
- The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- The measurement of lateral transfer space is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
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Bath and Shower
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- There is not a bath.
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Wheel In Shower
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The type of shower controls used are twist/turn.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms
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- The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is good.
- The lighting levels are adjustable.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom
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- The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is good.
- The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- Available auxiliary aids include flashing alarms and vibrating pillows.
- Other auxiliary aids available are a deaf alerter system.
- Flashing fire alarms are available on request.
- Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
- There is / are 4 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
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Ground Floor Rooms
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- Ground floor rooms do have level access.
- None of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Comments
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- There is a deaf alarm in room 2A3.
- The height of the desk in the room is 70cm.
- The rooms share kitchen facilities.
- The height of the worktop is 92cm.
- There is a lowered worktop in the kitchen in flat 2A (photographs 5 and 6).
- The height of the lowered worktop is 80cm.
- Photographs 7-10 show a standard ensuite room and standard shared kitchen in Block 4.
- Student's needs are assessed by student housing on application and auxiliary aids for mobility impaired students can be supplied as required.
Accessible Toilet
- There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
Additional Info
- 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.
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Comments
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- Hall Managers and Residential Assistances receive disability awareness training as part of induction and this is renewed annually.
- Hall Managers are on site during working hours and the Residential Assistants take over during evenings and weekends.
- The photograph shows the roll in shower in the adapted room.