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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Data Collection Booths, seminar room, labs, Developmental Neuropsychology Unit and staff offices.

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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.

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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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Parking

• For further information, please see theUniversity website parking page.

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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(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 122cm (4ft).
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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  • This entrance opens into Level 3 of the building.
  • The door is push pad operated.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the left of the entrance, leading from Square 1.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Outside Access (Under Podia Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the buildiing.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in) wide.

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Level Change (Under Podia Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located at either side of the door.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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  • The ramp to the right has a handrail on the right.
  • The ramp on the left does not have any handrails.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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  • This office is located to your right as you enter the building.
  • It is accessed via a double door which is 120cm wide and light.
  • As the desk is high staff are able to come round to the front to deal with queries.

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Inside Access

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

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Seminar Room 4.722

• There are spaces at the front of this seminar room which are suitable for mobility impaired visitors.
• There are steps to access this area/service.
• The steps are located to the left and right of the centre of the room.
• There are 2 steps to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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Other Floors

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1-2-3-4.
  • 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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  • Access to Rooms 1.702 & 1.705 is via a mezzanine level between Level 1 & 2.
  • Access to the mezzanine level is via 15 steps.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to your left as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1-2-3-4.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the entrance.
• The clear door width is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 97cm x 137cm (3ft 2in x 4ft 6in).
• 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 does not have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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  • There are 2 lifts available.

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Accessible Toilet

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.

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  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on level 2.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 200cm (5ft 7in x 6ft 7in).
  • 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 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • 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 not available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
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  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • 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).
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  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
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  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • The baby change facilities are located within the adapted toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located on all floors.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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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.