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Disabled Access Guide for Adsetts Centre
Sheffield Hallam University
City Campus
Howard Street
Sheffield
S1 1WB
Tel: 0114 225 5555
Fax: 0114 225 4449
Textphone: 0114 225 3582
Email: enquiries@shu.ac.uk
Web: http://www.shu.ac.uk
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Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Sheffield.
The venue is on a road with a steep gradient.
The venue is in a pedestrian area.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Sheffield.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
The dimensions of the on street marked Blue Badge parking bays are 3m x 5m (9ft 10in x 16ft 4in).
On street Blue Badge parking is located at the front of the building.
Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are not available.
There is not a designated drop off point.
There is a strict Permit to Park policy on all campuses.
First priority for permits is given to staff and students with disabilities.
Pre-booked visitor parking is available in the Stoddart Building car park at City Campus or any designated space for visitors on Collegiate Crescent.
Outside Access (Owen Building Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 164cm (5ft 4in) wide.
Level Change (Owen Building Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in between the 1st and 2nd set of doors.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Level Change (Foyer)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located just inside the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Outside Access (Owen Building Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on Level 5 of the Owen Building.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open both ways.
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
Inside Access (Owen Building Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Level Change (The Cutting Edge Cafe and All Toilets)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located just beyond the Owen Building entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located at the rear of Heartspace Cafe.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are 2-3-4-5.
The lift is 60m (65yd) from the the rear entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.96m x 1.45m (3ft 1in x 4ft 9in).
The clear door width is 79cm.
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 controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is low.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are 2-3-4-5.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
There are easy to moderate slopes and ramps located on each level, which give access to the various buildings.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located on level 4.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8.
The lift is 27m (29yd) from the Adsetts Centre Entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.3m x 1.16m (4ft 3in x 3ft 9in).
The clear door width is 76cm.
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 controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is low.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Levels 1, 5, 6 and 7 need a pin code to access the lift.
Outside Access (Adsetts Centre Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on level 4 of the Norfolk Building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
The first door is push pad operated.
Level Change (Adsetts Centre Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 80cm (2ft 7in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located to the right of the automatic door.
There are 6 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The ramp bypasses the steps.
Additional Information
The photograph shows the pathway leading to the Adsetts Centre.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are 2-3-4.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
There are additional stairs which give access to levels 4-5.
Outside Access (Wolfson Lecture Theatre Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 154cm (5ft ) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 154cm (5ft ) wide.
Level Change (Wolfson Lecture Theatre Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located at the side of the venue.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located at the side of the venue.
There are 10 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on the right going up.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are 4-5-6-7.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on the right side going up.
There is a landing.
The stairs lead to the Outside Access of the Adsetts Centre on level 4.
Lift
The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-LG-G-1-2-3-4-5-6.
The lift is 18m (20yd) from the Wolfson Lecture Theatre main entrance.
The lift was closed for maintenance at the time of research.
Outside Access (Adsetts Centre Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located outside level 4 of the Norfolk Building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Adsetts Centre Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located at the front of the building.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located at the front of the building.
There are 5 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
Reception (Main Reception)
The reception desk is 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a portable loop.
Staff are not trained to use the hearing system.
Internal Barriers - Standard 54cm , Adapted 90cm.
The Internal Barriers are located on Level 4.
Reception (Helpdesk)
The reception desk is 30m (33yd) from the Main Entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a portable loop.
Staff are not trained to use the hearing system.
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Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a portable loop.
Staff are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Other Floors (Upper Staircase)
The floors which are accessible by stairs are 2-3-4-5-6.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Other Floors (Lower Staircase)
The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1-2.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is low.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Lift (Main Lift)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located just beyond the main reception to the right.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are 2-3-4-5-6-7.
The lift is 25m (27yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.4m x 1.4m (4ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
The clear door width is 76cm.
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 controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is low.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Lift (Rear Lift)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located at the rear of the building.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1-2-3-4-5-6-7.
The lift is 35m (38yd) from the Main Entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.4m x 1.4m (4ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
The clear door width is 77cm.
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 controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is low.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Library
This library does not house a regular supply of books in Braille.
This library does not house a regular supply of books in large print.
This library does not house a regular supply of books on tape or disc.
There is an ordering service.
It takes approximately 7-21 days to process an order.
The library does have computers with accessible software.
Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
A large text keyboard is available for computer users.
A large rollerball mouse is available for computer users.
A height adjustable table is available for computer users.
special chairs, mouse mat, differnt size keybours,
jaws on all computers, typetalk, zoomtext, inspiration, readandwrite, screen color optimiser,
printer also prints in pastel.
assistive technology resource located at rear of level 3
Reception (Print Services)
The reception desk is 49m (53yd) from the Main Entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Print Services is located on Level 1.
Standard Toilet
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located at the rear of the venue.
The female and male toilets are 31m (34yd) from the Main Entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
This is by lift.
Lighting levels are medium.
There are additional standard toilets on all floors at similar locations.
Each toilet has one cubicle with handrails.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 31m (34yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the venue.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
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 84cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 200cm (5ft 2in x 6ft 6in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear 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 81cm (2ft 7in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not 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 (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in accessible toilets
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 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 103cm (3ft 4in) high.
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.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are low.
There are adapted toilets on all floors in similar locations.
Additional Information
Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents are available in large print.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
This venue is not part of a local or national disability initiative.
