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The Dome Gym

The Dome, University of Greenwich, Southwood Site, Avery Hill Road, SE9 2UG

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Access To

  • The Dome Gym is located within The Dome Building, to the right and right again as you enter, beyond the toilets.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and shiny flooring.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter The Dome Gym.
  • There is a single automatic door which opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • The entrance described above is used to enter The Dome Gym reception area, off of which are located the standard and accessible changing rooms, and the gym itself, which is through another door described in the Gym section.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located inside the changing room with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The nearest standalone toilet with adaptations is located outside the gym, in The Dome Building.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located within the standard male and female changing rooms.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located immediately to the right as you enter through the entrance to the gym reception area.
    • Standard changing facilities are located to the right as you enter through the entrance to the gym reception area.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the changing room with adaptations.
    • Standard shower facilities are located within the standard male and female changing rooms.

Reception

  • The reception is located straight ahead as you enter through the entrance to the gym reception area.
  • The distance from The Dome Building entrance is 32m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 86cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Despite the signage, there is no hearing loop system here.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.

Changing Room with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located immediately to the right as you enter through the entrance to the gym reception area.
    • The distance from The Dome Building entrance is 28m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and automatic doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • Facilities available in the changing room include: a toilet, a wash basin and a wheel-in shower.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 235cm (width) x 257cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 167cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 99cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 96cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 88cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The changing room has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 108cm and 140cm from the floor.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 44cm from the floor.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Changing Area

  • Changing Area View
    • The male and female changing area were surveyed.
    • The changing area is located to the right as you enter through the entrance to the gym reception area.
    • The distance from The Dome Building entrance is 32m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access and automatic doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • Facilities in this area include: toilets, showers, a changing bench and lockers.
    • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
    • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
    • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
    • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
    • There is a fixed height shower head.
    • The shower controls are push.
    • There is no shower seat.

Gym

  • The gym is located to the left through the reception area as you enter through the gym entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • There is a single automatic door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the weights area (via a short but steep ramp).
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The gym is staffed when open.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • Equipment includes free weights, cable resistance machines, upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed and arm cycles.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.