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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include teaching and lecture rooms and a cafe.
• Related link XFI.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/xfi

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  • The Business School is linked internally to the ground floor of XFI Building.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in Streatham Campus.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The venue is in a pedestrian area.
• The nearest mainline station is St David's.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
• There are 8 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 310cm x 540cm (10ft 2in x 17ft 9in).
• The nearest designated bay is 44m (48yd) from the main entrance.
• The furthest designated bay is 58m (63yd) from the main entrance.
• The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
• The car park surface is block paving.
• There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
• The patron does not have to cross a road.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

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  • There are limited standard parking bays for staff and visitors with permits.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 153cm (5ft 0in) wide.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high height.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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  • The fixed hearing loops are in the lecture theatre rooms.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting level is medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • 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 as you enter in the foyer.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3.
• The lift is 10m (32ft 10in) from main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 106cm (3ft 6in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 165cm x 180cm (5ft 5in x 5ft 11in).
• 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 lighting level in the lift is low.

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Restaurant Bar Internal

• The following information is for the refectory.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks cannot be brought to the table.
• There is a lowered section at the service counter.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 14m (15yd) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
• The type of food served here is varied.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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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.
  • The accessible toilet is 16m (17yd) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located opposite the lift in the foyer.
  • There is level access to the 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 215cm x 230cm (7ft 1in x 7ft 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 150cm (4ft 11in).
  • 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 a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted 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 are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 hand dryer is 103cm (3ft 5in) high.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink 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 grab rails and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
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  • There are additional adapted toilets on the first and second floors.
  • The toilets on the first and second floors have dimensions of 140cm x 225cm and a transfer space of 78cm on the right.
  • There is an additional adapted toilet on the third floor with a transfer space on the left.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located within the adapted toilet.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
• Other facilities available are a drop down rail.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located opposite the lift in the foyer.
  • The female and male toilets are 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
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  • The standard toilet has grab rails available.

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Standard Shower

• There are not standard level access shower facilities available.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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  • There is a deep step leading into the shower.

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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 generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are not Text Relay aware.
• Takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available on request.

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  • There is a Braille reader available on request.