Disabled Access Guide for Main Building - Park Road

The building houses the School of Art and Design.

The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.

This venue is situated in Blackpool.

The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Blackpool North.

There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

This venue does have its own car park.

Parking is 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 is 1 designated parking bay within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.5m x 4.6m (11ft 5in x 15ft 1in).

The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd) from the 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 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.

At the side of the building is an area reserved for disabled persons.

There is room for 3 cars and the campus requires prior notice for use of this parking facility.

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 towards you (pull).

The doors are double width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 164cm (5ft 4in) wide.

There are steps to access this area/service.

The steps are located in front of the entrance.

There are 12 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.

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 towards you (pull).

The doors are double width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 174cm (5ft 8in) wide.

Access to the main building is through the 3D Studio.

This entrance is normally kept locked and anyone needing to use this entrance would need to contact the reception prior to arrival so that it can be opened.

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.

The width of the ramp or slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).

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 towards you (pull).

The doors are double width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 174cm (5ft 8in) wide.

There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located between the car park and the entrance.

The ramp or slope is easy.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

There is level access to the service.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The system is a fixed loop.

Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.

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.

The reception desk is 30m (33yd) from the accessible 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.

The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G-M-1.

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 both sides.

There is a landing.

The services on the floors which are not accessible are the staff room.

The staff room is located on a mezzanine level.

There is another staircase located at the far end of the building and the details are the same as the stairs detailed above.

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located at the rear of the reception desk.

The lift is a platform lift.

The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.

The lift is 27m (29yd) from the accessible entrance.

Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.

The dimensions of the lift are 1.46m x 1.03m (4ft 9in x 3ft 4in).

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 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 bright.

The lift does not have Braille markings.

The lift does have tactile markings.

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 need to be notified for use of the lift.

The dimensions of the lift are 0.91m x 0.86m (2ft 11in x 2ft 9in).

The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.

This platform lift allows access from inside the rear entrance to the basement level which is where the standard male and female toilets and the IT suite are located.

The following information is for the cafe.

Once inside, there is 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.

Some tables are permanently fixed.

No chairs are permanently fixed.

No chairs have armrests.

The nearest table is 4m (13ft 1in) from the corridor 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 105cm (3ft 5in).

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 snacks and light refreshments.

There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location of and access to accessible toilets

Features and dimensions of accessible toilets

Position of fixtures in accessible toilets

Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets

There is an additional adapted toilet located on the 1st floor.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets

The female and male toilets are located on the basement level.

The female and male toilets are 12m (13yd) from the rear entrance.

Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.

Lighting levels are bright.

There are additional standard male and female toilets located on the 1st floor.

Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.

Documents can be requested 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.

Staff are not Text Relay aware.