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Disabled Access Guide for John Foster Hall
University of Leicester
Manor Road
Oadby
Leicester
LE2 2LG
Tel: 0116 252 2522
Fax: 0116 252 2200
Web: http://www.le.ac.uk
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Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Oadby.
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.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
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 need to be booked in advance.
There are 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.5m x 4.8m (11ft 5in x 15ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 5m (16ft 4in) from the Kilbey - main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 8m (26ft 2in) from the Kilbey - 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 loose chippings.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
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 (Facilities Building - Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
Outside Access (Facilities Building - Rear Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the rear 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.
Level Change (Facilities Building - Rear 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.
Inside Access (Facilities Building)
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played in the student bar only.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
The scooter can be used throughout the building.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Arrangements can be made for charging scooters or wheelchairs, please contact the AccessAbility Centre at accessable@le.ac.uk in the first instance.
Reception (Facilities Building)
The reception desk is 10m (11yd) 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.
Lift (Facilities Building - Main)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located directly inside the entrance.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.
The lift is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.3m x 1.45m (4ft 3in x 4ft 9in).
The clear door width is 85cm.
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 bright.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Lift (Facilities Building)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located at the rear of the building.
The lift is a platform lift.
The platform lift accesses a small level change.
The lift is 3m (9ft 10in) from the rear entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.2m x 0.95m (3ft 11in x 3ft 1in).
The clear door width is 80cm.
There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
Other Floors (Facilities Building)
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.
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 the right side going up.
There is a landing.
Accessible Toilet (Facilities Building)
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 27m (29yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located on the left as you enter the building.
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 twist lock.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 245cm (5ft 10in x 8ft ).
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 80cm (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 not a mixer tap.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
It is not a push button style of alarm.
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 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 bright.
There are adapted toilets available on all floors in the Facilities Building.
Standard Toilet (Facilities Building)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located opposite the student bar.
The female and male toilets are 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Restaurant / Bar (Refectory)
The following information is for the refectory.
Once inside, there is not level access to the service.
Food is available from the bar.
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 3m (9ft 10in) from the refectory entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 70cm (2ft 3in).
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 70cm (2ft 3in).
Menus are wall only.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is hot and cold meals .
Outside Access (Kilbey Block - Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The intercom is in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Kilbey Block - Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on the right as you face 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.
Inside Access (Kilbey Block)
There is level access to the service.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
The scooter can be used throughout the building.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Arrangements can be made for charging scooters or wheelchairs, please contact the AccessAbility Centre at accessable@le.ac.uk in the first instance.
Lift (Kilbey Block)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located on the right as you enter.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3.
The lift is 8m (26ft 2in) 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 1.3m (4ft 7in x 4ft 3in).
The clear door width is 90cm.
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 bright.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Other Floors (Kilbey Block)
The floors which are accessible by stairs are 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 the right side going up.
There is a landing.
Accommodation (Kilbey Block)
Room Information
The establishment provides 28 adapted accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate adapted bathroom.
The adapted facilities are located within the room.
There is level access from an accessible entrance.
The room number viewed was 2A.
The width of the door to the room is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The dimensions of the clear floor space are 400cm x 200cm (13ft 1in x 6ft 6in).
The bed is 50cm (1ft 7in) high.
The measurement between the bed base and floor is 29cm (11in).
Light switches are within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in adapted accommodation.
Adapted Bathroom
The information relates to the ensuite.
The dimensions of the bathroom are 270cm x 230cm (8ft 10in x 7ft 6in).
The door opens outwards.
The width of the door to the bathroom is 73cm (2ft 4in).
The door is light.
There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
The door does not have a lock.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 6in).
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 in height.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The height of the sink is 74cm (2ft 5in).
There is a mixer tap for the sink.
The tap type is lever.
There is a lateral transfer space.
The measurement for lateral transfer is 130cm (4ft 3in).
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
There is not a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
Wall mounted grab rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There are mirrors.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
Disposal facilities are not available.
Bath and Shower
There is not a bath.
Wheel In Shower
There is a wheel in shower.
The shower head height is adjustable.
The type of shower controls used is twist/turn.
The shower seat is flip down.
The show seat height is 50cm (1ft 7in).
There are handrails available.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted rooms
The colour contrast between external room door and wall is good.
The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
The colour contrast between internal room door and wall is good.
The colour contrast between external ensuite/bathroom door and wall is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted bathroom
The colour contrast between internal bathroom door and wall is good.
The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is good.
The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Auxiliary Aids - general
None of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
There are 0 adapted rooms with baths.
Standard Rooms
Ground Floor Standard Rooms
Ground floor rooms do have level access.
Adjoining rooms are not available.
Standard Rooms on Other Floors
There are standard rooms on other floors.
The other floors can be accessed by lift.
There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
Adjoining rooms are not available.
Accessible Toilet (Kilbey Block)
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 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located on the right as you enter.
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 twist lock.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 260cm x 180cm (8ft 6in x 5ft 10in).
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 88cm (2ft 10in).
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.
It is not a push button style of alarm.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
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 fair.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
Documents are not available in Braille.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
A BSL interpreter can be arranged as required.
Documents can be created in Braille on request.
Please contact the AccessAbility Centre at accessable@le.ac.uk for further information.
The photographs show the inside of the room and also the shared kitchen facilities.
Additional Information
The photographs show the ramp inside the refectory, leading up to the snooker room and the barrier entrance to the car park which is fob controlled.
