Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include self-catered student accommodation.
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Comments
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- Clare House is located on Docklands Campus, at the far left hand corner of University Square as you enter from Cyprus DLR station.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in London.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Stratford.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
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Comments
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- Cyprus DLR station is located at the main entrance to Docklands Campus.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
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Venue Car Park
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- The car park is located opposite the venue.
- 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 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 555cm x 250cm (18ft 3in x 8ft 2in).
- The nearest designated bay is 21m (22yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- 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.
- The patron does have to cross a road.
- The road is generally quiet.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- This car park is for Permit Holders only.
- Blue Badge holding staff and students need to apply for a permit to park here. Visitors need to apply for a temporary permit in advance.
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 towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.
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Comments
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- A residents swipe card is required to access this building.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 190cm (6ft 3in).
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- 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 services / areas on the floors which are not accessible are the rooms on floors 1-2- 3.
Accommodation
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Location of Accessible Accommodation
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- The establishment provides 0 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
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Ground Floor Rooms
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- Ground floor rooms do have level access.
- Rooms are located in the flats on the ground floor.
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Comments
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- Flashing and vibrating fire alarm can be fitted in any room, on request.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- The accessible toilet is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter, past the launderette.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is not a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from a member of the residential services staff.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 197cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 6in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- 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 is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The toilet roll holder is 125cm (4ft 1in) high.
- There is a sink.
- The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the sink is 75cm (2ft 6in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
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.