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Disabled Access Guide for Oak Lodge
Sheffield Hallam University
Collegiate Campus
Collegiate Crescent
Sheffield
S10 2BP
Tel: 0114 225 5555
Fax: 0114 225 4449
Textphone: 0114 225 3582
Email: enquiries@shu.ac.uk
Web: http://www.shu.ac.uk
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Sheffield.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The venue is in a pedestrian area.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Sheffield.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3m x 3m (9ft 10in x 9ft 10in).
The nearest designated bay is 3m (9ft 10in) from the car park entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 5m (16ft 4in) from the car park 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 strict Permit to Park policy on all campuses. First priority for permits is given to staff and students with disabilities. Pre-booked visitor parking is available in the Stoddart Building car park at City Campus or any designated space for visitors on Collegiate Crescent.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
There is not level access to the service.
The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The intercom is not in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 83cm (2ft 8in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located at the entrance.
There are 4 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located in front of the adapted bays.
There is not level access to the service.
The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The intercom is in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 86cm (2ft 9in) wide.
Level Change (Car Park Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located at the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
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.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are female toilets and offices.
Accessible Toilet (Adapted and Standard Male Toilets)
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 2m (6ft 6in) from the car park entrance.
The accessible toilet is located just inside the car park entrance.
There is not 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 76cm (2ft 5in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 141cm x 210cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 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 70cm (2ft 3in).
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 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 113cm (3ft 8in) high.
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 poor.
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 medium.
Level Change (Adapted and Standard Male Toilets)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located just before the toilets.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located on 1st floor.
The female toilets are 14m (15yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located in the adapted toilet .
The male toilets are 3m (9ft 10in) from the car park entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Information
Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents are available in large print.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
