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Disabled Access Guide for Learner Services
Harrow Weald Campus
Lowlands Road
Harrow Weald
Middlesex
HA3 6RR
Tel: 020 8909 6400
Fax: 020 8909 6060
Textphone: 020 8909 6032
Email: enquiries@harrow.ac.uk
Web: http://www.harrow.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include Main Reception.
Learner Services is located opposite the main reception desk in the Bronte Building
Opening Times (Opening Times)
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 00:30 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Harrow Weald.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Headstone Lane.
The nearest underground station is Harrow and Wealdstone.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is at the back 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 7 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.2m x 4m (10ft 5in x 13ft 1in).
The nearest designated bay is 94m (103yd) from the Bronte rear entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 108m (118yd) from the Bronte rear 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 a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
The patron does have to cross a road.
The road is not generally busy.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are not available.
There is not a designated drop off point.
The car park is for staff and visitors, but all Blue Badge holders can use the designated bays if booked in advance.
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 172cm (5ft 7in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are light.
The door opening is 76cm (2ft 5in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on the approach to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the Ramsey Building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 75cm (2ft 5in) wide.
Level Change (Rear Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the right of the entrance as you face it.
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 120cm (3ft 11in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located to the left of the entrance as you face it.
There are 2 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are medium.
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 Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
There is tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 8m (26ft 2in) from the rear entrance.
The accessible toilet is located next to the seating area opposite the reception desk.
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 75cm (2ft 5in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 185cm x 133cm (6ft x 4ft 4in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
There is not a lateral transfer space.
The tap type is lever.
There is not 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 both sides.
There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 4in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 101cm (3ft 3in) 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is 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 poor.
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 Toilets
The female toilets are located next to the seating area opposite reception.
The female toilets are 8m (26ft 2in) from the the rear 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 next to the seating area opposite reception.
The male toilets are 8m (26ft 2in) from the the rear entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
The signage on the doors is tactile, pictorial and Braill.
The standard female and male toilets require a key.
The key is available from reception.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
Documents are available 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.
