Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link East Building.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/east-building/university-of-east-london---docklan
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Comments
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- The Restaurant is located on the ground floor of the East Building, on the left hand side as you enter the West Entrance.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:00 - 20:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 20:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 20:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 20:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 20:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
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 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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- The car park is at the back of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There are 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 300cm (13ft 1in x 9ft 10in).
- The nearest designated bay is 26m (28yd) from the East Entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 80m (87yd) from the East 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.
- There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- 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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- 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.
- There is also a Pay and Display car park available next to the East Extension entrance.
Outside Access (West Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on University Square.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 169cm (5ft 7in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in) wide.
Level Change (West 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 easy.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (East Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the far side of the building, off the car park.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
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Comments
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- The details given are for the door on the left as you face the entrance next to the main revolving doors.
- The automatic door is swipe card at a height of 110cm to enter and push pad at a height of 90cm to exit.
Level Change (East 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.
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Comments
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- The path leading from the roadway to the entrance has a drop down kerb, with tactile markings.
Outside Access (Restaurant Entrance)
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in) wide.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- Portable hearing loops are available for use in any University building. These can be requested in advance from Audio Visual services.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the restaurant.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 11m (12yd 1in) from the restaurant entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 68cm (2ft 3in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is breakfast, lunch and snacks.
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Opening Times
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- Monday 08:00 - 08:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 08:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 08:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 08:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 08:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
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.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 7m (22ft 12in) from the restaurant entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located in the corridor just inside the restaurant entrance.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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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 a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from the Disability Adviser or Security Office.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 186cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 1in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 79cm (2ft 7in).
- 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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is 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.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (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 a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located in the corridor just inside the entrance.
- The female toilets are 5m (5yd 1ft) from the restaurant entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located in the corridor just inside the entrance.
- The male toilets are 2m (2yd 7in) from the restaurant entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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.
- Plastic cups are available.
- Plastic cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are not available on request.