Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a drama studio.
- Related link The Gateway Building.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/university-of-essex/gateway-building-2
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- Studio J is located on the ground floor rear of the Gateway Building.
- All access for students is from its own entrance around the corner from the main Gateway Building entrance, off Luker Road.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is South Essex College Car Park.
- The car park is located off Elmer Approach.
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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- There are other public car parks nearby and some on-street pay and display parking in nearby streets.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Southend-on-Sea.
- The nearest National Rail station is Southend Central.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on Luker Road.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.
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- This first doors are shared with a doctors' surgery and dental practice which are on the first floor.
Level Change (Main 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 permanent.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
Level Change (Entrance to Studio J)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located from the corridor into the studio.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 80cm (2ft 7in).
Toilet with Adaptations
- The nearest accessible student toilets are located in the foyer of the Gateway Building.
Standard Toilet(s)
- The nearest standard toilets are located on the ground floor of the Gateway Building.
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.