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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include staff offices, storage facilities and teaching rooms for the departments including the Centre for Modern & European Languages, French Studies, Hispanic Studies, Russian Studies, German Studies and Italian Studies.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Approaching from the north west or south east along the M6: Leave at Junction 6 (signposted Birmingham Central) to join the A38(M). At the end of the motorway, keep to the right, go over a flyover, then through some underpasses to join the A38 Bristol Road. The University is on the right, two and a half miles from the city centre.
    Approaching from the M42 north: Leave at Junction 8 to join the M6 northbound and follow the instructions above.
    Approaching from the south west: Leave the M5 at Junction 4 (signposted Birmingham SW) to join the A38. The University is approximately eight miles from the motorway.
    Approaching from the M40: It is easier to turn south on the M42 and leave at Junction 1, heading north on the A38 Bristol Road. The University is approximately eight miles from the motorway.
  • There are various car parks located throughout the Campus which require permits for staff. Blue Badge holders can park on Campus and must use the intercom to Security to pass through the security barriers at each entrance.
• By Bus View
  • Buses X20, X21 and X22 from the Bus Mall, Moor Street Queensway and Smallbrook Queensway travel along Pritchatts Road, and stop (stop ID nwmdmtjd) opposite the North East Car Park, around 60 metres from the Education Building.
    Buses 1a and 51s stop near the King Edwards High School on Edgbaston Park Road opposite the University’s Main Entrance (Stop ID: nwmdtawg) around 200 metres from the building.
    Numbers X61 and 63 travel from the Bus Mall, Moor Street Queensway, and from New Street Station, St Martin’s Queensway, to the Bristol Road, at the corner of Edgbaston Park Road (Stop ID: nwmatmap) around 600 metres from the building. The services all run frequently from the city centre.
• By Train View
  • From Birmingham New Street Station around six trains an hour call at University Station and take 8-10 minutes. The ?nal destinations for trains are Bromsgrove, Redditch, Hereford and Cardiff Central. The Education Building is approximately 900 metres and 11 minute walk from University Station.
• Useful Links View
  • National Express West Midlands website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • National Rail Enquiries.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • More information on how to get to the Edgbaston Campus.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Edgbaston Campus Mobility Map please click here (opens new tab).
• This map shows the location of the Blue Badge parking bays and the accessible entrances to the buildings on Campus.
  There is also an interactive map available on an app to download to your phone. For more information on this and links to other maps click here.
• To see more information on Disability and Dyslexia Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• The Student Disability Service is located in the Student Hub (see below).
• To see more information on Aston Webb Student Hub please click here (opens new tab).
• The Aston Webb Student Hub is located on the ground floor of the Aston Webb Building C Block.
  Students can visit the Student Information Team here for advice and assistance on a wide range of issues, including Wellbeing, Fees and Financial Support, Examinations, Careers and Visas and Immigration.
• To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Information on undergraduate and postgraduate admissions.
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0121 414 8000.
• Email: [email protected].
• The accommodation office, Living, is located on the ground floor of the University Centre.
• Staff are provided with disability awareness and equality training.
• There is not a dog toileting area on Campus.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Ashley Building Car Park.
  • The car park is located on Ring Road North.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Ashley Building)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on Ring Road North.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Ashley Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 270cm x 500cm (8ft 10in x 16ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and staff permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the Ashley Building.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Ashley Building.
  • The nearest designated bay is 86m (94yd 2in) from the main entrance.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • There is / are 6 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • There is also a slight slope on the approach to the building from the right hand side as shown in photograph 5.

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Reception (Room G13)

• The reception is located on the ground floor, ahead from the main entrance.
• The desk is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
• Clear signage for the reception area is visible from the entrance.
• There is ramped or stepped access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
• The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building.
  • There is/are 3 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to the ground floor rooms, toilets, stairs and lift.
  • The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a slight ramp, with a handrail on the right going up, for access to the ground floor rooms, toilets, stairs and lift.
  • The width of the ramp is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • This relates to photographs 6, 7, 8 & 9.
  • There is/are 3 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the stairs.
  • The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
  • This relates to photograph 10.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4.
  • The stairs are located in the centre of the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 9m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on the first floor, on the second floor, on the third floor and on the fourth floor.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • 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 on the right hand side of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on the first floor, on the second floor, on the third floor and on the fourth floor.
• The lift is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 125cm x 95cm (4ft 1in x 3ft 1in).
• 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 not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The controls are 130cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Standard Washroom (4th Floor)

• The washroom surveyed is unisex.
• The standard washroom is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the lift.
• There is level access to the standard washroom.
• Level access is by lift.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• The facilities available in the standard washroom include; a shower and a sink.

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• Comments View
  • There is a deep step to access the shower.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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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.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, to the right hand side of the building.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 125cm x 260cm (4ft 1in x 8ft 6in).
  • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space 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 65cm (2ft 2in).
  • 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 an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 height of the hand dryer is 114cm (3ft 9in).
  • 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 wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 88cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male standard toilets facilities on the ground floor, the first floor, the second floor and the third floor.
  • There are female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor, the first floor, the second floor, the third floor and the fourth floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor.
  • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 20m from the main entrance.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.