Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include self-catered student accommodation.
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- Felix House is located on Docklands Campus, on the far left hand side of East Building 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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- Cyprus DLR station is located at the main entrance to Docklands Campus.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- On street Blue Badge parking is located outside the East Building.
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- Parking on campus 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 intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
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Comments
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- A resident swipe card is required to access this building.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/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 and 3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are good.
- 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 not 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 the rooms on floors 1, 2 and 3.
Accommodation
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Location of Accessible Accommodation
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- The establishment provides 1 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
- The accessible facilities are located in the flat directly to the right as you enter.
- The bed is 78cm high.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 0cm ().
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Accessible Bathroom
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- The dimensions of the bathroom are 260cm x 153cm (8ft 6in x 5ft).
- The door opens outwards.
- There is a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a sink.
- The height of the sink is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- The measurement of lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There are mirrors.
- The mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
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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 bathroom
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- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is high.
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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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- The desk in the adapted room is 73 cm high.
- The shared kitchen in the flat containing the adapted room has a lowered hob, 76 cm high.
- Flashing and vibrating fire alarms can be fitted in any room, on request.
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 normally on duty.
- This service can be requested.