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Disabled Access Guide for Appleton Building - Hairdressing Salon
Appleton Building
Tumbling Hill Street
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD7 1AY
Tel: 01274 433004
Email: enquiries@bradfordcollege.ac.uk
Web: http://www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk
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Introduction
Related link Appleton Science Building.
The hairdressing salon is located on the ground floor of the Appleton Science Building.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in Bradford.
The venue is on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Bradford Interchange.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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 photographs show the on street parking available outside the Appleton Building.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on Tumbling Hill Street.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open (no doors).
The door opening is 181cm (5ft 11in) wide.
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 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
Level Change (Tumbling Hill Street)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Hairdressing Salon)
This information is for the entrance located to the right as you enter the building.
There is 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 152cm (4ft 11in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the the 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.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played as you enter.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located to the rear of reception.
There is 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 210cm (5ft 2in x 6ft 10in).
Floor manoeuvring space is not 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
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 good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
There are similar adapted toilets on levels 2, 4 and 5.
Standard Toilet
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located behind the reception.
The female toilets are 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located behind the reception.
The male toilets are 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
There are similar standard male and female toilets located on levels 2, 4, 5 and 6.
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 generally on duty.
Staff are trained to BSL level 1.
This venue is not part of a local or national disability initiative.
The photograph shows one of the hairdressing salons.
