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COVID-19 Information (University of Southampton)

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Optoelectronics Research Centre as well as Electronics and Computer Science.

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Location

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

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  • The nearest mainline railway stations are Southampton Parkway (Airport) and Southampton
  • Central (City Centre).

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Parking Information

• Visitors who hold a Blue Badge can park in any parking bay on campus without needing a University parking permit. Staff and students should obtain a University parking permit from the University’s parking team, which is free of charge to Blue Badge holders.
• There is a map showing disabled parking bays on Highfield Campus: please click here to view.
• If there is not a designated disabled parking bay near to a particular building, then a standard parking bay can be reserved for use by a disabled visitor by contacting parking services on 023 8059 2416.

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Parking (Gower Car Park)

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the rear of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 340cm x 430cm (11ft 2in x 14ft 1in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 73m (79yd 2ft) from the Mountbatten Building Main Entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 97m (106yd 3in) from the Mountbatten Building 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
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  • This car park is for permit holders only.

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Outside Access (Mountbatten Building 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 automatically (towards you).
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.

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  • There is also a manual revolving door at this entrance, to the right of the automatic door.

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Level Change (Mountbatten Building Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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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 bright.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1-2-3-4.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting level is bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the lobby.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1-2-3-4.
• The lift is 8m (26ft 3in) from main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 250cm (4ft 7in x 8ft 2in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not 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 controls do have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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  • This lift also goes to levels 2, 3 and 4 of the Zepler Building.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• 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.
  • The accessible toilet is 29m (32yd) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located towards the rear of the building.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 240cm x 210cm (7ft 10in x 6ft 11in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is a coat hook.
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  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are not mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located within the adapted toilet.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The unisex toilets are located towards the rear of the building.
  • Unisex toilets are 25m (27yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Additional Info

• Staff do 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 generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.