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Disabled Access Guide for Horsham Training Centre
Hurst Road
Horsham
West Sussex
RH12 2DN
Tel: 0845 1550043
Fax: 01293 442399
Web: http://www.centralsussex.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include a food court, IT Centre and Conference Room (Howard Room).
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Horsham.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Horsham.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 2.7m x 4.5m (8ft 10in x 14ft 9in).
The nearest designated bay is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 4m (13ft 1in) 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.
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 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) 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.
Reception
The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) 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 not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are not allowed in public parts of the venue.
The photograph shows one of the classrooms available.
Other Floors
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 medium height.
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 in the foyer area.
The lift is a platform lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 2m (6ft 6in) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.9m x 1.47m (2ft 11in x 4ft 9in).
The clear door width is 90cm.
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 not have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not 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 not have tactile markings.
The door to the lift is automatic.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located to the left as you enter.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 83cm (2ft 8in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 180cm x 195cm (5ft 10in x 6ft 4in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted 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 126cm (4ft 1in).
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 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 adapted 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 adapted toilet.
There are mirrors in the adapted 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 48cm (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 a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 118cm (3ft 10in) high.
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 placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 76cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted 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 poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is an identical adapted toilet on the first floor.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located along the main corridor.
The female toilets are 17m (18yd) 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 ahead as you enter.
The male toilets are 2m (6ft 6in) 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 additional standard toilets available on the 1st floor.
Additional Information
Staff do not receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
