Access Guide
Access To (Internal Entrance from Block J)
- The English and Related Languages Department Reception is located next to the D/J/ Derwent College Block J main entrance on the ground floor inside the building.
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access into The English and Related Languages Department Reception.
- There is a single automatic door which opens away from you.
- One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
Entrance (External Entrance)
- This entrance is located towards the west of Block J building.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
- The door opens by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 99cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
Reception
- The reception is located just inside the reception entrance.
- The distance from the reception entrance is 5m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 100cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
- The reception has glazed screens.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.