Access Guide
Introduction
- This venue is open 24 hours a day.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Sheffield.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The venue is in a pedestrian area.
- The nearest mainline station is Sheffield.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 300cm x 400cm (9ft 10in x 13ft 1in).
- The nearest designated bay is 20m (22yd) 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.
- 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.
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- This is a short stay car park with permit parking only.
- 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 next to Robert Winston Building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Reception (Security)
- The reception desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- The reception desk is high height.
- The desk does not have a lowered section.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G-1-2-3-4-5.
- 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 both sides.
- There is a landing.
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Other
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- The services on the floors which are not accessible are additional rooms.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the foyer .
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-G-1-2-3-4-5.
- The lift is 11m (12yd) from main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 63cm (2ft 1in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 93cm x 103cm (3ft 1in x 3ft 5in).
- 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 not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift controls do have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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- There are no facilities on the basement level.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The unisex toilets are located on each floor.
- Unisex toilets are 9m (29ft 6in) from the the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Shower
- There are standard level access shower facilities available.
- The showers are located in the unisex toilet cubicle.
- There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Level Change (Standard Showers)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located in front of the shower.
- There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do not have handrails.
Additional Info
- 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.
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Comments
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- The photograph shows one of the communal kitchens.
Accessible Toilet
- There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.