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Disabled Access Guide for Barber Institute of Fine Art
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
Tel: 0121 414 3344
Fax: 0121 414 3971
Web: http://www.birmingham.ac.uk
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Introduction
The Barber Institute of Fine Art accommodates an art gallery, music library, a performance space and staff offices.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the Edgbaston campus, adjacent to the East Gate entrance to the campus.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is University.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
Standard car parking is in the adjacent car parks, accessible car parking is available within the goods yard at the rear of the building.
Access to this space is granted via an intercom link to the reception desk, located near the rear gates of the Institute.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is at the back of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There is 1 designated parking bay within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 5m x 3.4m (16ft 4in x 11ft 1in).
The nearest designated bay is 4m (13ft 1in) from the accessible entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
Assistance may be required because there are level changes and uneven surfaces.
The car park surface is concrete.
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.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open by sliding.
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 125cm (4ft 1in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in) wide.
Security gates are locked at all times and must be opened by a member of staff.
To do so the intercom system located at the gates must be used.
Level Change (Accessible Entrance)
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 moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 198cm (6ft 5in) 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 180cm (5ft 10in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 13 steps to the area/service.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G-1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on the left side going up.
There is a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located to the rear of the lower ground corridor.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-G-1.
The lift is 70m (76yd) from the accessible entrance.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.7m x 1.65m (5ft 6in x 5ft 4in).
The clear door width is 95cm.
There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not 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 low.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift, visitors requiring use of the lift need to be accompanied.
Reception (Enquiries)
The reception desk is 30m (33yd) from the accessible entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are medium.
The enquiries desk is located on the basement level of the building.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played in some parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Theatre / Opera House (G11 Lecture Theatre)
There are not designated spaces for wheelchair users.
There is a wheelchair to borrow.
To borrow the wheelchair please contact a member of staff.
Museum (Art Gallery)
Exhibits can not be audio described.
Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
Touch tours are not available.
Video tours are not available.
There is a wheelchair to borrow.
To borrow the wheelchair please contact a member of staff.
Large print signage is available for exhibits.
The museum is located on the first floor.
Outside Access (Barber Music Library Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are light.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
Library
This library does not house a regular supply of books in Braille.
This library does not house a regular supply of books in large print.
This library does not house a regular supply of books on tape or disc.
There is not an ordering service.
The library does have computers with accessible software.
Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.
Standard toilets are located on the lower ground floor of the library.
Level Change (Additional Books & DVDs)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading to the lower ground floor.
There are 15+ steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on the left going up.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 10m (11yd) from the lift.
The accessible toilet is located on the first floor.
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 required for the accessible toilet.
The key is not a radar key.
The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 83cm (2ft 8in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 298cm x 248cm (9ft 9in x 8ft 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 right.
The lateral transfer space is 170cm (5ft 6in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is not a mixer tap.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
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 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 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 poor.
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 poor.
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 74cm (2ft 5in).
Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
This is by lift.
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 off the ground floor main corridor.
The female and male toilets are 25m (27yd) 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.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
