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Disabled Access Guide for Clephan Building
De Montfort University
The Gateway
Leicester
LE2 7DR
Tel: 0116 255 1551
Fax: 0116 257 7533
Textphone: 08459 45 46 47
Email: enquiry@dmu.ac.uk
Web: http://www.dmu.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include staff offices, Student Advice Centre, Recruitment Centre, lecture theatres, classrooms, the Centre for Technology and The Arts, Post Graduate Centre and the International Centre for Sports History & Culture.
Related link Main Car Park.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in Leicester.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Leicester.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.5m x 4.4m (11ft 5in x 14ft 5in).
The nearest designated bay is 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 27m (29yd) 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 tarmac.
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.
Parking is free for DMU Disabled/Temporary Disabled Parking Permit holders and pre-booked visitors (visitor spaces in Gateway House).
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance unless an external visitor (visitor spaces in Gateway House).
Outside Access (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 163cm (5ft 4in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading up to 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.
The width of the ramp or slope is 115cm (3ft 9in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading up to the entrance.
There are 6 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on the right going up.
The ramp overcomes the steps.
Reception
The reception desk is 7m (22ft 11in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Some classrooms have hearing loops.
The majority of corridor doors are single width and automatic via push pad.
Level Change (Rooms 00.19-00.27)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading to the rooms.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G-1-2-3.
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 a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located along the main corridor on the right as you enter.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-G-1-2-3.
The lift is 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.14m x 1.35m (3ft 8in x 4ft 5in).
The clear door width is 98cm.
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 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.
There are 2 lifts available.
Lecture Theatre (Peter Orton 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 sit with you.
Companions sit directly next to you.
It is 36m (39yd) from the designated seating area to the nearest adapted toilet.
In addition there are 2 other lecture theatres available; Theatres 3.01 and 3.03.
Changing Places
Location and access
The facility is located on the left as you enter.
The facility is 7m (22ft 11in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to the facility.
Dimensions and features
You do need a key for the facility.
It is a radar key.
The dimensions of the facility are 250cm x 265cm (8ft 2in x 8ft 8in).
The facility changing bench height is fixed.
The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
The length of the bench is 180cm (5ft 10in).
The facility hoist is mobile.
The sling is attached to the hoist by hook.
The facility toilet is corner.
The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 200cm (6ft 6in).
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
Drop down rails are provided.
As you face the toilet the drop down rails are on the left.
The type of sink is fixed.
Wall mounted hand rails are available at the sink.
As you face the sink rails are available on the left.
Disposal facilities are available.
A privacy screen is not available.
Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
The facility has a non slip floor.
A functioning emergency alarm is not available.
It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor)
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
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 11in) from the lift.
The accessible toilet is located on the first floor next to the lift.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
This is by lift.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
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 83cm (2ft 8in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 230cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
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 out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are 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 the right.
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 placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 126cm (4ft 1in) 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 poor.
Lighting levels are medium.
There are adapted toilets with similar specifications on the second and third floors.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located on the left as you enter.
The female toilets are 8m (26ft 2in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located on the left as you enter.
The male toilets are 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
There are alternative standard toilets located throughout the building.
Additional Information
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 Text Relay aware.
Disability awareness training is available for staff.
