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Introduction

• Related link Owen Building.
• Https://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/sheffield-hallam-university/owen-building

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• Comments View
  • The Film Theatre is located on level 1 of the Owen Building.
  • It is mainly used to show films as part of course curriculums, but can also be used to show films in the evening.
  • It is open as and when required.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Sheffield.
• The nearest mainline station is Sheffield.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
• There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 358cm x 458cm (11ft 9in x 15ft).

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Owen Building main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 14m (15yd 11in) from the Owen Building 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 block paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • 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.

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Outside Access (Owen Building Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The intercom is at a height of 150cm.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 154cm (5ft 1in).
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives direct access to Level 5 of the Owen Building.

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Level Change (Owen Building Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located immediately in front of and beyond the first set of doors.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Reception (Hallam Help Desk)

• The desk/counter is 12m (13yd 4in) from the Owen Building main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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  • There is seating in the reception area.
  • The seating has armrests on both sides.

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Level Change (Foyer)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up the ramp.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the left hand side of the foyer, just beyond Hallam Help.
• There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Other Floors (Main Staircase)

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12.
  • The stairs are located at the rear left of the foyer.
  • The stairs are approximately 25m from the Owen Building main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift (Main Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the foyer, ahead as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1725kg.
• The lift is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the Owen Building main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 99cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 203cm x 164cm (6ft 8in x 5ft 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 have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift has a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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• Comments View
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on all levels except Level 5.
  • There are 4 identical lifts in this location.
  • The lift controls are on a touchscreen in the lift lobbies (photograph 4).
  • After selecting the destination floor the screen displays which lift to use.
  • The height to the top of the touchscreen is 116cm.

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Outside Access (Void Theatre Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on Level 1 of the Owen Building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).

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Level Change (Void Theatre Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located as you enter through the doors.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up the ramp.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).

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Entrance (Lecture Theatre 123)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Level 1.
  • This entrance gives access to Lecture Theatre 123.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with '123 Lecture Theatre'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• The lighting levels are varied.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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Cinema

• The cinema has 1 screens.

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• Seating and additional access information View
  • Films are mainly mainstream and art.
  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • Designated spaces are situated at the back of the cinema.
  • Wheelchairs may be left with you.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system is a fixed loop.
  • Assistance dogs are allowed in the cinema.
  • There is a wheelchair to borrow.
  • To borrow the wheelchair, ask at the Owen Building Main Reception.

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Level Change (Steps To Seating)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the designed seating platform.
• There is/are 6 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are adjustable.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).

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  • These steps lead down to the nearest seating to the entrance.
  • There are also medium, well marked steps, with no handrail, leading through the seating (shown in photograph 3).

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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  • The nearest accessible toilets are located within the Owen Building.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
• Comments View
  • The nearest standard toilets are located within the Owen Building.

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Additional Info

• Staff do not 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 normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.