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Disabled Access Guide for Hair & Beauty Salon
Wandsworth Campus
Wandsworth High Street
Wandsworth
London
SW18 2PP
Tel: 020 8918 7075
Email: info@south-thames.ac.uk
Web: http://www.south-thames.ac.uk
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Introduction
The Hair and Beauty Salon Department is located on the ground floor of the East Wing in the main building.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Wandsworth.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Wandsworth.
Parking (General)
This venue does have its own car park.
The car park is at the side of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.3m x 5.5m (10ft 9in x 18ft ).
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
The car park surface is tarmac.
Parking in this car park can be booked in advance by disabled students.
Access to the main building from the car park is via one of the side entrances.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on Wandsworth High Street.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 135cm (4ft 5in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 135cm (4ft 5in) wide.
Level Change (Main 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 a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 135cm (4ft 5in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 4 steps to the area/service.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The ramp is used to bypass the steps.
Outside Access (Hair & Beauty Salon Entrance)
There is 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 87cm (2ft 10in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the Hair & Beauty Salon entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
Lighting levels are bright.
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.
The lighting levels are bright.
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 tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is located in the main corridor behind the salons.
There is 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 locking handle.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 2in).
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 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 a functional emergency alarm available.
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 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 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 good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet
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 main corridor behind the salons.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Information
All staff members complete the College's Disability, Disclosure and Confidentiality training.
The Learner Support Department is able to produce written material to any given font size along with Braille documents grade 1 & 2 upon request.
Learners with assistance dogs are given orientation of the building and its environments, along with access to water and a bowl.
In addition, Leads (with Learner's permission) speak to the Learner's peers instructing them of assistance dog etiquette.
The manager of Learner Support is CACDP BSL (Grade II) & CACDP Deafblind (Grade 1) trained, and has 15 years experience of communication with Deaf and Deafblind people.
The College's partnership organisation Deaf First provide Communication Support Workers and have a part time specialist tutor of the Deaf.
Full details of staff qualifications can be provided on request.
Learner Support staff are aware of the text relay service.
