Access Guide
Introduction
- Pennsylvania Court is an annexe of Lopes Hall.
- The main building for Lopes Hall does not contain any adapted faculties.
Location
- The venue is situated outside 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 David's.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
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 booked in advance.
- There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 320cm x 420cm (10ft 6in x 13ft 9in).
- The nearest designated bay is 40m (44yd) from the D Block entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 46m (50yd) from the D Block 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 slopes/ramps.
- 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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- There are limited standard parking bays available for staff and visitors with permits.
Outside Access (D Block Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the block.
- 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 77cm (2ft 6in) wide.
Level Change (D Block 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 level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels are varied.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- 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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Other
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- The services on the floors which are not accessible are additional flats.
Accommodation (Room DG-4)
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Location of Accessible Accommodation
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- The establishment provides 3 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
- This information refers to Room DG-4 in Flat DG.3 - DG.9
- The accessible facilities are located in the ground floor flats.
- There is level access from an accessible entrance.
- The room number viewed was DG-4.
- The width of the door to the room is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- The dimensions of the clear floor space are 130cm x 230cm (4ft 3in x 7ft 7in).
- The bed is 50cm high.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 30cm (0ft 12in).
- Light switches are within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
- There is a functional emergency alarm in the room.
- It is not a push button style of alarm.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
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Accessible Bathroom
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- The information relates to the ensuite.
- The dimensions of the bathroom are 150cm x 170cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 7in).
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door to the bathroom is 85cm.
- The door is heavy.
- There is a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
- It is not a push button style of alarm.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- 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 in height.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a lateral transfer space.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There are mirrors.
- The mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- Disposal facilities are not available.
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Bath and Shower
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- There is not a bath.
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Wheel In Shower
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower head height is adjustable.
- The type of shower controls used are twist/turn.
- There is no shower seat.
- There are handrails available for the shower.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms
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- The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is good.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom
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- The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is good.
- The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
- The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- Flashing alarms and Vibrating pillows is available.
- Flashing fire alarms are available on request.
- Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
- The accommodation does not provide any other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
- There are 0 accessible rooms with baths.
- There are 3 accessible rooms with wheel in showers.
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Ground Floor Rooms
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- Ground floor rooms do have level access.
- Rooms are located in ground floor flats.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
Accessible Toilet
- There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are not available.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Additional Info
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- Staff are not Text Relay aware.