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Disabled Access Guide for Abercrombie Building
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane Site
Headington Campus
Oxford
OX3 0BP
Tel: 01865 741111
Web: http://www.brookes.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include the School of the Built Environment and Computer Services shop and offices.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in the Gipsy Lane Site, Headington Campus.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Oxford.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
The car park is located outside Clerici Building.
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 photograph shows the parking located outside the Clerici Building.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the west end 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 252cm (8ft 3in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 260cm (8ft 6in) wide.
There is a third set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 185cm (6ft ) wide.
The Abercrombie Building can also be accessed from the Clerici Building.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Inside Access
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 medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
The hearing loop is located within the computer services centre.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located opposite the main entrance.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4.
The lift is 19m (21yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.08m x 1.4m (3ft 6in x 4ft 7in).
The clear door width is 90cm.
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 controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
An identical lift is located 6m away from the Clerici Building entrance, shown in photograph 2.
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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 6m (19ft 8in) from the lift by the Clerici Building entrance.
The accessible toilet is located on level 1, opposite room AB1.11.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
This is by lift.
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 86cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 158cm x 217cm (5ft 2in x 7ft 1in).
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 left.
The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is sensor.
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 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 48cm (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 106cm (3ft 5in) high.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder cannot 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 fair.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are medium.
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located within the adapted toilet.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 100cm (3ft 3in).
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located at the rear of the building.
The female and male toilets are 52m (57yd) from the lift.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
This is by lift.
Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Information
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.
