Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include teaching rooms, lecture theatre and two galleries.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- From the Penglais Campus on the A487 head toward the town centre . Before the train and bus station turn left onto Pound Place. Continue along Pound Place and bear left onto Trinity Road. The Edward Davies Building will be straight ahead.
- There is standard and Blue Badge parking fronting the venue for visitors, permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
- For more information on getting to the Penglais Campus by car please click here (opens new tab).
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By Bus
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- There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- There is no direct bus to the Edward Davies Building. Aberystwyth Bus Station is located in the town centre, approximately 500 m (6 minutes) from the building. There is a Taxi Rank located on the far side of the railway station.
- For more information on traveling by bus through Wales please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Aberystwyth.
- Aberystwyth Railway Station is located in the town centre, approximately 650 m (8 minutes) from the building. There is a Taxi Rank located outside of the station.
- For more information on getting to the University by train please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on national train timetabling and ticketing, and station information for Aberystwyth station please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- For more information on getting to the main University campuses, and maps, please use the link below.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Student Support Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01970 621 761.
- Email: [email protected].
- Student Support Services is based in the Student Welcome Centre on the Penglais Campus.
- To see more information on Academic Registry please click here (opens new tab).
- The Academic Registry deals with admissions and is based on the first floor of the Cledwyn Building. Contact details for staff members can be found on the university website.
- To see more information on Accommodation Office please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01970 622 984.
- Email: [email protected].
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by staff, visitors, permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located to the front and side of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 490cm (13ft 1in x 16ft 1in).
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 36m (39yd 1ft) from the rear accessible entrance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance - Accessible)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- There is not an intercom.
- 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 single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to the entrance.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
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Comments
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- The entrance at the rear is used as a fire escape but is the only means of entry for wheelchair users into the building.
- The door is opened by a member of staff from inside.
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Comments
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- The entrance at the rear is used as a fire escape but is the only means of entry for wheelchair users into the building.
- The door is opened by a member of staff from inside.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- 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 130cm (4ft 3in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 6 step(s) to access the entrance.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up the step(s).
Reception (Reception Office)
- The music reception is located to the left on entrance.
- The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
- The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is/are 10+ clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to basement class rooms.
- The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- 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 good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
- The stairs are located beyond the main entrance straight ahead.
- The stairs are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Lecture Theatre(s)
- Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
- The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is not step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
- There is/are 15+ medium (11cm-17cm) step(s) for access to the lecture theatre(s).
- The step(s) is not/are not clearly marked and has/have handrails on both sides.
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
- The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
- There is not step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
- The is one step to approach the speakers table. The step is not clearly marked and is 15cm high.
- The height of the speaker's desk/table is 90cm.
- The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the lectern is 130cm.
- The lectern cannot be adjusted between the recommended heights of 80cm and 110cm (lowest part).
- There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
- The steps to the staggered seating do not have handrails.
- There is a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
- There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the lecture theatre(s).
- There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 73cm.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
- Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.
- There is no wheelchair access into the lecture theatre.
Teaching/Seminar Room(s) (Room 216)
- Directional and locational signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
- The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access into the room(s).
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front.
- The height of the speaker's desk/table is 97cm.
- The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
- There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
- There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 72cm.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
- Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
- Room 216 is located to the right of the main entrance off the main corridor.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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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.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the rear entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left of the stairs in the reception area.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 231cm (5ft 5in x 7ft 7in).
- 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 94cm (3ft 1in).
- 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 pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- 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 48cm (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 a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 103cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located to the left of the stairs in the reception area.
- 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 25m from the rear entrance.
- There is a/are cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the seat and a vertical rail on the left.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.