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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Social Statistics Research Centre, seminar rooms, a common room and PC laboratories.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in Highfield Campus.
• The venue is 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

• The venue does not have its own car park.
• There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• The car park is located in front of building 54, down a fairly steep road.
• On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

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  • This car park contains Blue Badge bays.

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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 towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in) wide.

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  • A Smart ID card is required to access this building.
  • There is an intercom, 140cm (4ft 7in) high, at this entrance to contact the office.
  • The entrance gives access to level 2 of the building.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp or slope is located to right of the entrance as you face it.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located to the left of the entrance as you face it.
• There is / are 5 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are deep.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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  • There is tactile paving at the top of the steps only.

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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.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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  • Photograph 1 shows the height adjustable desk in the Research PC Laboratory on level 3.
  • Photograph 2 shows the height adjustable desk in the PC Laboratory on level 2.

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Other Floors

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are levels 2-3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the left as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are levels 2-3.
• The lift is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 134cm x 140cm (4ft 5in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not 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 does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Accessible Toilet

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

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  • 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 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located immediately to the left of the main entrance as you enter.
  • 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 139cm x 210cm (4ft 7in 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 71cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are 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 mirrors.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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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 Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located on level 2, to the left from the main entrance, past the lift.
  • The female toilets are 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
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  • The male toilets are located on level 2, to the left from the main entrance.
  • The male toilets are 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
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  • There are also toilets in the same location on level 3.

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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.