Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include teaching rooms, engineering laboratories and meeting rooms.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The Institute for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering is located on Beresford Avenue which is located close to the A444.
- The building has its own parking facilities with Blue Badge bays.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stop is located on Foleshill Road.
This bus stop is served by multiple bus routes.
The building is then an approximately 10 minute walk away.
- The nearest bus stop is located on Foleshill Road.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Coventry Arena.
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Useful Links
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- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Information about Coventry Arena train station.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Information about bus services in Coventry.
Useful Information
- To see more information on Disability Services - Health and Wellbeing Centre please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: +44 (0) 24 7765 8029.
- Email: [email protected].
- Disability Advisors are part of the Health and Wellbeing team which is located in the Health and Wellbeing Centre within TheHub.
- To see more information on Welfare please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 024 7765 8029.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Medical Centre please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: +44 (0) 24 76592012.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0247 615 8158.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Future Lets service can also be visited in the Charles Ward Building.
- To see more information on thefutureworks please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 02476 158 815.
- Email: [email protected].
- Providing information for Undertaking Temporary Work with Coventry University.
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, students and visitors.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located in front 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 2 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 305cm x 455cm (10ft x 14ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 3m (3yd 10in) from the building 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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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 198cm (6ft 6in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
Reception
- The main reception is located to the left as you enter the building.
- The desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the building 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 medium.
- The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
- The desk is not staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors.
- 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 and 1.
- The stairs are located to the right as you enter the building.
- The stairs are approximately 4m from the building entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on the first floor.
- The lighting levels are low.
- The steps are 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.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right as you enter the building.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on the first floor.
- The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the building 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 116cm x 140cm (3ft 10in 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 not have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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 6m (6yd 1ft) from the building entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 225cm x 277cm (7ft 5in x 9ft 1in).
- There is 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 155cm (5ft 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 fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary 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 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 100cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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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 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 good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Accessible Toilet (First Floor)
- 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 6m (6yd 1ft) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located on the first floor to the right as you exit the lift.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 156cm x 220cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 3in).
- There is 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- 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 fully functional.
- 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 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 99cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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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 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 good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the ground floor accessible toilet cubicle.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 55cm (1ft 10in).
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor and the first floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, ahead and to the left, in the corridor at the rear of the main reception.
- 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 10m from the building 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.