You are on Introduction. Skip to the next section.

Introduction

• Related link Great Hall.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/great-hall-4/university-of-exeter

Collapse all Expand all

• Comments View
  • The University's reception handles general enquiries and visitors to the University.
  • The address for the reception is: University of Exeter Reception Stocker Road Exeter EX4 4PY Telephone: +44 (0) 1392 661000http://www.exeter.ac.uk/contact/.

You are on Opening Times (Main University Reception). Skip to the next section.

Opening Times (Main University Reception)

• Monday 08:30 - 16:45.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 16:45.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 16:45.
• Thursday 08:30 - 16:45.
• Friday 08:30 - 16:45.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

You are on Location. Skip to the next section.

Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in Streatham Campus.
• The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is St Davids.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

You are on Parking (Visitors Car Park - C). Skip to the next section.

Parking (Visitors Car Park - C)

• 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 booked in advance.
• There is/are 10 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 600cm x 400cm (19ft 8in x 13ft 1in).
• 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.
• There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
• The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
• There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
• The road is generally quiet.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

Collapse all Expand all

• Comments View
  • Within Car Park C, charges apply from 08:00 to 16:00 Monday to Friday.
  • There is no charge for parking during evenings and weekends.
  • Parking is £2.00 for up to 2 hours, £4.00 for up to 4 hours and £6.00 for all day.
  • Visitors can also pre-book parking at the University.
  • There is a drop off point within the car park.

You are on Parking (Northcote House). Skip to the next section.

Parking (Northcote House)

• 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 can booked in advance.
• There are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 600cm x 400cm (19ft 8in x 13ft 1in).
• 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.
• There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
• The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.

You are on Outside Access (Main Entrance). Skip to the next section.

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 doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in) wide.

You are on Level Change (Main Entrance). Skip to the next section.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading up to the entrance.
• There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are deep.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

Collapse all Expand all

• Comments View
  • The ramp overcomes the steps.

You are on Reception. Skip to the next section.

Reception

• The desk is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• The reception desk is high (110cm+).
• The desk has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

You are on Inside Access. Skip to the next section.

Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

You are on Toilet with Adaptations. Skip to the next section.

Toilet with Adaptations

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

Collapse all Expand all

• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the left of the reception desk.
  • 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 lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The door weight is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 210cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 11in).
  • 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • 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 an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency alarm is fully functional.
  • It is not a push button style of alarm.
  • 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.
  • 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 49cm (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 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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 good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

You are on Standard Toilet(s). Skip to the next section.

Standard Toilet(s)

Collapse all Expand all

• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The unisex toilets are located to the left of the reception desk.
  • Unisex toilets are 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • The nearest standard male and female toilets are located in Northcote House or Great Hall.
  • Please see the separate guides for these buildings for further details.

You are on Additional Info. Skip to the next section.

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.