Access Guide
Entrance
- This entrance is located to the front of the Elm Grove building, to the right of the entrance to the lower courtyard.
- The entrance area is not clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 110cm.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open away from you.
- There is a push pad at a height of 100cm.
- The width of the opening is 206cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 104cm.
- There is a second single manual door.
- The second door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 90cm.
- The second door has a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Room
- 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 have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.