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COVID-19 Information

• The information in this section was taken in December 2020.
• Wherever external queuing is necessary, 2m floor markings have been implemented.
• Student ambassadors are employed to guide people around campus and assist with queue management.
• Hand sanitisers are available at the main entrances and exit points of all buildings, along with main foot flow areas.
• All meeting rooms and social spaces have maximum occupancy on the doors.
• Classrooms and lecture theatres have been timetabled with maximum occupancies considered.
• One way systems have been implemented in most buildings where 2m separation in the corridor cannot be maintained.
• There is clear signage inside to help with social distancing.
• Screens have been added at receptions/ all customer facing services and in some computer clusters.
• Alternate sinks in toilets are out of action to maintain social distancing.
• Social distancing signage has installed for toilet facilities.
• Face coverings are to be worn in buildings.
• Track and Trace barcodes are located at every building entrance.
• For more information about the measures in place for Covid-19 please click here (new tab) .
• Additional information about the measures in place for Covid-19 can be found here (new tab)

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include student accommodation and the Sussex Regional Access Centre.
• Related link York House.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/york-house-1

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  • The main reception for this building is located in York House.

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Location

• The nearest mainline station is Falmer.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• This car park is only for permit holders and Blue Badge holders only.
• There are no parking charges for permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
• The car park is at the front of the venue.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4m x 4.5m (13ft 1in x 14ft 9in).
• The nearest designated bay is 23m (25yd) from the main entrance.
• The furthest designated bay is 27m (29yd) 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 slopes/ramps.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• The patron does have to cross a road.
• The road is not generally busy.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• There is not a designated drop off point.
• The designated bays are also 24 and 28 metres from the adapted flat accessible entrance.
• The car park also contains 2 standard bays reserved for the Sussex Regional Access Centre (shown in photograph 2).
• For further details on parking on campus please see the university website parking page.

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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 doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 155cm (5ft 1in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 146cm (4ft 9in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the right of the entrance as you face it.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located in front of the entrance.
• There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up.

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• Comments View
  • The ramp overcomes the steps mentioned.

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Outside Access (Adapted Flat Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in) wide.

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  • The automatic door requires a key fob only issued to the resident of the adapted room to operate, and opens towards you.
  • This entrance is only for the use of the resident of the adapted flat, to overcome the internal steps.

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Level Change (Adapted Flat Accessible 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 moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 105cm (3ft 5in).

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Reception (Sussex Regional Access Centre Reception)

• The reception desk is 14m (15yd) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is low height.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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  • The Sussex Regional Access Centre provides needs assessments and training on assistive technology to students in receipt of the Disabled Students' Allowance, including prospective students.
• Opening Times View
  • Monday 08:30 - 12:30.
  • Monday 14:00 - 17:00.
  • Tuesday 08:30 - 13:00.
  • Tuesday 14:00 - 17:00.
  • Wednesday 08:30 - 13:00.
  • Wednesday 14:00 - 17:00.
  • Thursday 08:30 - 13:00.
  • Thursday 14:00 - 17:00.
  • Friday 08:30 - 13:00.
  • Friday 14:00 - 16:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• Lighting levels are varied.

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  • Photograph 1 shows the push pad automatic door, 82cm wide, in the corridor leading to the adapted flat.
  • Photograph 2 shows one of the assessment rooms in the Sussex Regional Access Centre.
  • These assessment rooms contain height adjustable desks, large keyboards, rollerball mouse and computers with Inspiration, Dragon, Read and Write, Claro Read, Mind View, JAWS and Kurzweil.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
  • There are 15 steps between floors.
  • The lighting level is medium.
  • 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.
• Other View
  • The services on the floors which are not accessible are additional standard rooms.

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Accommodation

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 1 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • The accessible facilities are located on the ground floor.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • The room number viewed was Flat 2.
  • The width of the door to the room is 69cm (2ft 3in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 202cm x 240cm (6ft 8in x 7ft 10in).
  • The bed is 49cm (1ft 7in) high.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 28cm (0ft 11in).
  • Light switches are within 120cm (3ft 11in) 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 bedroom are an automatic door at the entrance of the flat and a kitchen with lowered surfaces.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
• Accessible Bathroom View
  • The information relates to the ensuite.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 148cm x 210cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 11in).
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door to the bathroom is 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • The door is light.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
  • No emergency alarm is fitted in the bathroom.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 in height.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the sink is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 154cm (5ft 1in).
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There are not mirrors.
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
• Wheel In Shower View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head height is adjustable.
  • The type of shower controls used are twist/turn.
  • The shower seat is no seat.
  • There are not handrails available.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
  • 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 medium.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
  • There are 1 accessible rooms with wheel in showers.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do not have level access.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.

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Level Change (Ground Floor Rooms)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located off the ground floor corridor.
• There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.

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  • The steps leading up to individual rooms do not have handrails.
  • The steps leading up to the main ground floor corridor have a handrail on the right hand side going up.

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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 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 along the Sussex Regional Access Centre corridor.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is not a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from the Sussex Regional Access Centre reception.
  • 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 light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 154cm x 222cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 3in).
  • 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The hand dryer is 101cm (3ft 4in) high.
  • 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The sink is 76cm (2ft 6in) high.
• 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 good.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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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 next to the adapted toilet.
  • The female toilets are 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located just inside the Access Centre corridor.
  • The male toilets are 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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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 generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are not Text Relay aware.

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Deaf Messaging Service

• For more information on the Deaf Messaging Service please click here.