Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include self-catered student accommodation in 20 flats.
- Related link Tyler Court Block A.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/university-of-kent/tyler-court-block-a
- Related link Tyler Court Block B.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/university-of-kent/tyler-court-block-b-2
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Comments
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- The main reception for all Tyler Court Blocks is located in Tyler Court Block A.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Canterbury.
- The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest National Rail station is Canterbury West.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located between blocks B and C.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 7 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 470cm (11ft 6in x 15ft 5in).
- Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
- 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 block 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.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There are 2 bays between 20m and 25m (22yds and 27yds) from the entrance on the right of the building.
- There are 5 bays between 16m and 31m (17yds and 32yds) from the entrance on the left of the building.
Outside Access (Block C Entrances)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, facing the car park and B Block.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
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Second set of doors
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- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Comments
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- There are 2 entrances available.
- The entrance to the right as you face the building accesses flats 1 and 2, 5 and 6, 9 and 10, 13 and 14, 17 and 18.
- The entrance on the left accesses all other flats.
Level Change (Block C Entrances)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrances.
- The ramp or slope is easy.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- Motorised scooters are allowed 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 levels 1-2-3-4-5.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- There is a landing.
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Comments
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- The first set of stairs between each floor and the landing have handrails both sides.
- The stairs by the entrance to the left have the handrail on the right.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located just inside both entrances.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are levels 1-2-3-4-5.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Block C entrances.
- 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 97cm x 136cm (3ft 2in x 4ft 6in).
- 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 does have a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not 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 medium.
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Comments
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- There are identical lifts just inside both entrances.
- The block entrances are on level 2.
Accommodation
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Location of Accessible Accommodation
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- The establishment provides 2 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
- The accessible facilities are located in Flat 7.
- There is level access from an accessible entrance.
- The room number viewed was C7D.
- The width of the door to the room is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the clear floor space are 190cm x 250cm (6ft 3in x 8ft 2in).
- Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
- No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
- Other accessible facilities available in the accommodation are a work station in the kitchen with powered height adjustable worktops.
- 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 220cm x 240cm (7ft 3in x 7ft 10in).
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door to the bathroom is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
- It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- There is a mixer tap.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- The measurement of lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted grab rails are not available.
- There are not mirrors.
- Disposal facilities are 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 lever.
- The shower seat is flip down.
- There are handrails available.
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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.
- The 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 good.
- The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- None of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- The accommodation does provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
- Available mobility auxiliary aids include ceiling tracking hoists are available.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
- There is / are 2 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
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Ground Floor Rooms
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- Ground floor rooms do have level access.
- 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 can be accessed by lift.
- There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Comments
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- The doors to enter the room and the ensuite bathroom are automatically operated by push pad.
- The bed is electrically height adjustable by remote control.
- The desk is height adjustable and the curtains operated by remote control.
- Other furniture includes a kickboard set back to allow space for wheelchair footrests.
- There is a ceiling track hoist to cover the bed and space alongside.
- Rooms D and E in Flat 7 are accessible rooms.
- The toilet, sink and shower seat are electrically height adjustable.
- The sink, shower seat and shower controls can also be adjusted sideways as required.
- The drop down rails to both sides of the toilet and next to the sink and shower are also individually height adjustable.
Additional Info
- Staff do not 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 normally on duty.