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Disabled Access Guide for Collegiate Hall
Sheffield Hallam University
Collegiate Campus
Collegiate Crescent
Sheffield
S10 2BP
Tel: 0114 2255555
Fax: 0114 2254449
Textphone: 0114 2253582
Web: http://www.shu.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include Sports Industry Research Centre, Centre for Sport and Exercise and Melters Snack Bar.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening times vary.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Sheffield.
The venue is not 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 (Collegiate Hall 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 4m x 3.5m (13ft 1in x 11ft 5in).
The nearest designated bay is 40m (44yd) from the Collegiate Hall accessible entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 45m (49yd) from the Collegiate Hall accessible 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.
There is not a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
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.
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 (Collegiate Hall Front 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 away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 108cm (3ft 6in) wide.
Level Change (Collegiate Hall Front Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
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 deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
Outside Access (Collegiate Hall Accessible Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the side of the venue.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 145cm (4ft 9in) wide.
Reception (A028)
The reception desk is 15m (16yd) from the the accessible entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Opening Times (Reception)
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:45 - 17:15 |
| Tuesday | 08:45 - 17:15 |
| Wednesday | 08:45 - 17:15 |
| Thursday | 08:45 - 17:15 |
| Friday | 08:45 - 16:45 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
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.
There are easy to moderate slopes and ramps throughout this venue.
Level Change (Inside Access - Ground Floor)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located just beyond reception to the right.
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 125cm (4ft 1in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located just beyond reception to the right.
There are 4 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 both sides.
The ramp bypasses the steps.
This ramp gives access to all toilets on the ground level.
Lift (Collegiate Hall Accessible Entrance)
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 25m (27yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.35m x 1.08m (4ft 5in x 3ft 6in).
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 medium.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
This lift gives access to standard male and female toilets and rooms A224 to A227 on level 2.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on the left side going up.
There is a landing.
There are 3 staircases within this venue,they are located at the accessible entrance, the middle and the rear of the venue.
The middle stairs are located just beyond the front entrance and give access to the Saunders Building.
Lift (Centre for Sport and Exercise)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located at the rear of the venue.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
The lift is 63m (69yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.4m x 1.11m (4ft 7in x 3ft 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 medium.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
This lift gives access to rooms A201 to A208 and a standard unisex toilet on level 2.
Level Change (Centre for Sport and Exercise)
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 a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 103cm (3ft 4in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 6 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 both sides.
The ramp bypasses the steps.
Lift (Platform)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located on level 1.
The lift is a platform lift.
The platform lift accesses a small level change.
The lift is 32m (35yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.25m x 0.8m (4ft 1in x 2ft 7in).
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
This lift gives access to the Sport Industry Research Centre, from the standard lift located next to reception on the ground level.
This lift overcomes 4 medium steps with handrails on the left.
Level Change (2nd Floor)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located on exiting the accessible entrance lift.
There are 5 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 both sides.
These steps lead to rooms A209-A211 and A215-A223.
Accessible Toilet (Ground )
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 38m (41yd) from the accessible entrance.
The accessible toilet is located in the corridor to the right.
There is not level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
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 83cm (2ft 8in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 100cm x 244cm (3ft 3in x 8ft ).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
There is not a lateral transfer space.
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 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 the left.
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 47cm (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.
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 fair.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is an additional similar adapted toilet located at the rear of the venue on the ground level.
Standard Toilet (Ground )
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located in the corridor to the right.
The female and male toilets are 38m (41yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
There are additional similar standard toilets located at the rear of the venue on the ground level and level 1.
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.
There are standard showers available on level 1 at the rear of the venue, but it was not possible to gain access at the time of research.
There are various meeting rooms and classrooms with hearing loops.
