Disabled Access Guide for Bournemouth House

Services/facilities within the building include the School of Health and Social Care, ask BU Student Service, Student Union Advice Centre and Shop, Cafe Direct, the Mary Wollstonecraft Lecture Theatre and Biology Labs.

This venue is situated in the Lansdowne Campus.

The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Bournemouth.

There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

This venue does have its own car park.

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 are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4m x 4.1m (13ft 1in x 13ft 5in).

The nearest designated bay is 5m (16ft 4in) from the car park entrance.

The furthest designated bay is 11m (12yd) from the car park 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.

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.

For more details of parking at the university, please see the University website parking pages.

This information is for the entrance located on Christchurch Road.

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 118cm (3ft 10in) wide.

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 a level landing at the top of the ramp.

This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open automatically.

The doors are single width.

The door opening is 68cm (2ft 2in) wide.

The automatic door opens toward you, and can be made 136cm wide manually.

This entrance is open 08:00 - 17:00 Monday - Friday only.

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.

There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

The reception desk is 5m (16ft 4in) from the main entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is high.

The desk has a lowered section.

Lighting levels are medium.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The hearing system is a fixed loop.

There is level access to the service.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The system is a fixed loop.

This venue does not play background music.

The lighting levels are varied.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

Photograph 2 shows the designated spaces for wheelchair users at the front of lecture theatre 2.

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.

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located just past reception.

The lift is a standard lift.

The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4.

The lift is 10m (11yd) from the main entrance.

The dimensions of the lift are 1.5m x 0.92m (4ft 11in x 3ft ).

The clear door width is 106cm.

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.

There is also a larger lift, 145 x 200cm, available opposite the car cark entrance.

This only accesses floors G-3.

There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located leading to the front of the theatre.

The ramp or slope is easy.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

The Mary Wollstonecraft Lecture Theatre is located on the ground floor.

The following information is for the cafe.

Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.

Food or drinks can be brought to the table.

There is not a lowered section at the service counter.

There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

Some tables are permanently fixed.

No chairs are permanently fixed.

Some chairs have armrests.

The nearest table is 11m (12yd) from the main entrance.

The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 40cm (1ft 3in) cm.

The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 66cm (2ft 1in) cm.

Menus are wall only.

Menus are not available in Braille.

Menus are not available in large print.

Picture menus are available.

Menus are clearly written.

Menus are presented in contrasting colours.

The type of food served here is sandwiches and hot and cold snacks.

The cafe is located on the ground floor, to the left of the main entrance as you enter.

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 an ordering service.

The library does have computers with accessible software.

Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.

A large text keyboard is not available for computer users.

A large rollerball mouse is not available for computer users.

A height adjustable table is not available for computer users.

Other computer auxiliary aids include a scanner.

Materials in other formats are ordered in partnership with the Disability Support Service.

The library is located on the 1st floor.

There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location of and access to adapted toilets

Features and dimensions of adapted toilets

Position of fixtures in adapted toilets

Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets

There are similar toilets located on floors 1, 2 and 3.

The toilets on floors 2 and 3 have tactile and Braille signage.

The toilet on floor 2 has its transfer space on the right.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets

The female and male toilets are located in the corridor opposite the main entrance.

The female and male toilets are 14m (15yd) from the main entrance.

Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.

Lighting levels are medium.

There are standard toilets located on all floors.

Staff do receive disability awareness training.

Documents can be requested in Braille.

Documents can be requested in large print.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.

This service can be requested.

Staff are not Text Relay aware.

Plastic cups are available.

Plastic cutlery is available.

Drinking straws are available on request.

The photograph shows the Flexible Learning Space, located on the ground floor.