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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Centre for Finance and Investment, Centre for Leadership Studies, staff offices, IT suites and meeting rooms.
• Related link Business School.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/business-school-4

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  • The XFI Building is linked internally to the Business School on the ground floor.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in Streatham Campus.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is St David's.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
• There are 8 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 310cm x 540cm (10ft 2in x 17ft 9in).
• The nearest designated bay is 38m (42yd) from the main entrance.
• The furthest designated bay is 54m (59yd) 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 block paving.
• The patron does not have to cross a road.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

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  • There are limited standard parking bays for staff and visitors with permits.

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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 towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 164cm (5ft 5in) 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 leading up to the entrance.
• 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 140cm (4ft 7in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading up to the entrance.
• There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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  • The ramp overcomes the steps.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 2m (6ft 7in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high height.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use system.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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Level Change (Inside Access)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located along the ground floor corridor.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting level is bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is not a landing.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located next to reception.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is 4m (13ft 1in) from main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 106cm x 122cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 0in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Theatre (Henderson Lecture Theatre)

• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
• Designated seating is located at the front of the theatre.
• Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
• A companion may not sit with you.
• It is 10m (32ft 10in) from the designated seating area to the nearest accessible toilet.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

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Restaurant Bar Internal

• The following information is for the cafe.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks cannot be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 7m (22ft 12in) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is tea and coffee snacks.

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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 not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 7m (22ft 12in) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located ahead as you enter next to the cafe.
  • There is level access to the 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 215cm (4ft 7in x 7ft 1in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is not 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 69cm (2ft 3in).
  • 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 tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
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  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 sink.
  • The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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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 grab rails and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
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  • There is an additional identical adapted toilet located at the end of the ground floor corridor with dimensions 148cm x 148cm.
  • There is also an additional adapted toilet on the first floor with dimensions 150cm x 210cm.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located within the adapted toilet on the first floor.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head and handrails.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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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 ahead as you enter next to the cafe.
  • The female toilets are 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
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  • The male toilets are located ahead as you enter next to the cafe.
  • The male toilets are 8m (26ft 3in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
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  • There are additional standard toilets at the end of the ground floor corridor and on the first floor.

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Additional Info

• Staff do 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.
• Plastic cups are not available.
• Plastic cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available on request.

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  • There is a Braille reader available on request.