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COVID-19 Information

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include seminar rooms and staff offices.
• Related link Peter Chalk Centre.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/peter-chalk-centre

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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 nearest mainline station is St Davids.
• 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.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • The car park is at the side 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 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 300cm x 450cm (9ft 10in x 14ft 9in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 40m (44yd) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 42m (46yd) from the main 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 uneven surfaces.
  • 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.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • This entrance is push pad controlled on both entering and exiting the building.
  • The push pads are at a height of 100cm.
  • On entering the building the door opens towards you and on exiting, the door opens away from you.
  • On the right as you face this entrance is a revolving door.

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Level Change (Accessible Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located on the left as you face the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is located ahead as you enter.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading up to the entrance.
• There is / are 10 step(s) to the area / service.
• The steps are not clearly marked.
• The steps are deep.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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• Comments View
  • The ramp overcomes the steps.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is available only on request.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Lighting levels are varied.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

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Library

• This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books in large print.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books on tape or disc.
• There is not an ordering service.
• The library does have computers with accessible software.
• Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-1-M-2-3-4-5-6-7.
  • 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 the right going up.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located within the main foyer.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G-1-M-2-3-4-5-6-7.
• The lift is 13m (14yd) from main entrance.
• The clear door width is 106cm (3ft 6in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 130cm x 200cm (4ft 3in x 6ft 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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Level Change (Newman Old Lecture Theatres)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the rear of the lower ground floor.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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• Comments View
  • This ramp is the only accessible way to access the Newman Old Lecture Theatres.
  • It overcomes the steps in the Peter Chalk Centre.

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Accessible Toilet

• 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 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter the main entrance.
  • 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 light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 154cm x 200cm (5ft 1in 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not 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 out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
  • Disposal facilities are not 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 47cm (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
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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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 to the left as you enter the main entrance.
  • The female and male toilets are 11m (12yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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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.

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• Comments View
  • There is a Braille reader available on request.