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COVID-19 Information (University of Essex)

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in Colchester.
• The venue is in a pedestrian area.
• The nearest mainline station is Hythe.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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  • Although not as close as Hythe, most visitors choose to arrive at Colchester North station where bus and taxi connections are more readily available.

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Opening Times

• Monday 07:00 - 19:00.
• Tuesday 07:00 - 19:00.
• Wednesday 07:00 - 19:00.
• Thursday 07:00 - 19:00.
• Friday 07:00 - 19:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Parking (Visitors Car Park)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is at the back of 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 are 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 320cm x 550cm (10ft 6in x 18ft 1in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 88m (96yd) from the the rear / car park entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 95m (104yd) from the the rear / car park 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 not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • For further information, please see theUniversity website parking page.

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Outside Access (Square 5 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(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in).

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  • The automatic door is push pad operated and opens towards you.
  • There are manual, double, heavy doors, 186cm wide, which open towards you available next to the automatic door.

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Level Change (Square 5 Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on the bridge leading to the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The width of the door opening is 101cm (3ft 4in).

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  • The automatic door is push pad operated and opens towards you.
  • There are manual, double, heavy doors, 202cm wide, which open towards you, available next to the automatic door.

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Level Change (Car Park 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.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is infrared.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

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Theatre

• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
• Designated seating is located the rear of the auditorium.
• Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
• A companion may sit with you.
• Companions sit beside you.
• It is 18m (20yd) from the designated seating area to the nearest accessible toilet.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is infrared.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
• Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
• There is movable seating available at the front of the auditorium, so designated spaces can be made available there on request.
• The auditorium can be partitioned to create 2 smaller auditoriums (A and B), which have 4 spaces at the rear each.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting level is medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right of the Square 5 entrance as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are Levels 1-2.
• The lift is 10m (32ft 10in) from Square 5 entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 139cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the Square 5 entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right of the Square 5 entrance as you enter, just past the lift.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 219cm (4ft 10in x 7ft 2in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is not 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 80cm (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 an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • 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 48cm (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 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 wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on level 1, next to the adapted toilet.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the Square 5 entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on level 1 to the right of the lift as you face it.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the Square 5 entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • The female toilet contains 2 cubicles with doors that open outwards and drop down rails.
  • The male toilet contains 1 cubicle with a fixed grab rail.

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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.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.

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  • Staff may receive disability awareness training.