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Eliot Chapel

University of Kent, Eliot College, Canterbury, CT2 7NS

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  • The chapel is located on level 2, immediately to the right as you exit the lift.
  • View information on Eliot College (opens new tab).
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp to access Eliot Chapel.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There are double manual doors which open away from you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 72cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a slight ramp without handrails immediately after the first set of doors.
  • There are a second set of double manual doors which open towards you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request .
  • The width of the opening is 71cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.

Room

  • The room is located on level 2, immediately to the right as you exit the lift.
  • The distance from the lift is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, a slight ramp or slope and a step.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is stepped access into the room.
  • There is a 3cm step at the threshold of the second set of doors.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles and a wash basin.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.