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Introduction

Services / facilities within the building include consultation rooms and staff offices.
Related link UELT guide.
Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/university-of-kent/unit-for-the-enhancement-of-learning-and-teaching

Comments View
- The Student Learning Advisory Service is part of the Unit for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (UELT).
- It is located on the ground floor of the UELT building, with its own entrance from the pedestrian square next to Santander and the Campus Watch office.
- Once inside, the SLAS shares the toilets and other facilities of the UELT.
- Please see the guide to the UELT for further details.

Opening Times

Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
Saturday Closed.
Sunday Closed.

Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in Canterbury Campus.
The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
The venue is in a pedestrian area.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park View
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located at the rear of Grimond building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 240cm x 460cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 1in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 21m (22yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 24m (26yd 9in) 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 dropped kerbs.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is not a designated drop off point.

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 door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).

Second set of doors View
- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
Comments View
- The push pad is within reach of a wheelchair user.

Level Change (Main 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 easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

Reception

The reception desk is 3m (3yd 11in) from the main entrance.
The desk is 3m (3yd 11in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low height.
Lighting levels are medium.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
Lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet.

Other Floors

Steps View
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
- The stairs are located to the right of the building from the UELT entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 5m from the UELT entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.

Lift

There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located at the rear of the building, to the right from the UELT entrance.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
The lift is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the UELT main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The dimensions of the lift are 106cm x 142cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 8in).
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 not have an audible announcer.
The lift does have a hearing loop system.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.

Accessible Toilet

Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the building, on the first floor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 162cm (4ft 10in x 5ft 4in).
- There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is not a lateral transfer space.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 96cm.
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are bright.

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located off the ground floor corridor.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.