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Residential Life Office

Docklands Campus, The University of East London, 4 - 6 University Way, London, E16 2RD

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor reception area.
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is 1 other entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the other entrance.
  • There is a slight ramp to the right of the building providing access from the accommodation blocks on either side. This ramp bypasses four steps with handrails on either side.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Circulation View
    • There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include moveable physical obstructions.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is patterned.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, sofas and high stools.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the rear of the Residential Life Office area.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the rear of the Residential Life Office area.

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Parking View
    • There is a public car park located alongside Aqua East.
    • The name of the car park is Aqua East Car Park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
    • Electric vehicle charging points are not available in the car park.

Main Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 100cm.
  • There is a single automatic door.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 102cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.

Reception (Residential Life Office)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located directly ahead on entrance.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 116cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
    • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • The flooring is patterned.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: benches and stools.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear of the Residential Life Office area.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 92cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 145cm (width) x 211cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 76cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 92cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 99cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.