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Disabled Access Guide for Camels Head Technology Centre
City College Plymouth
Harbour Avenue
Plymouth
PL5 1BH
Tel: 01752 301544
Fax: 01752 301541
Email: info@cityplym.ac.uk
Web: http://www.cityplym.ac.uk
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Introduction
The Camels Head Technology Centre contains a main building, portacabin and canteen.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Camels Head.
The venue is on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is St Budeaux Ferry Road.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.6m x 4.6m (11ft 9in x 15ft 1in).
The nearest designated bay is 7m (22ft 11in) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 34m (37yd) from the 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 dropped kerbs.
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.
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 automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 115cm (3ft 9in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face 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 ramp has handrails on both sides.
Reception
The reception desk is 7m (22ft 11in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
Lighting levels are medium.
Portable hearing loops are available if requested in advance.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Portable hearing loops are available if requested in advance.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
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.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are classrooms and a painting and decorating workshop.
Adapted Shower
Adapted shower facilities are available.
The showers are located to the left after you enter the building.
There is an adjustable shower head.
There are handrails.
There is a flip down seat.
There ia a fixed seat.
The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 7in).
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 7m (22ft 11in) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located opposite reception.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 93cm (3ft ).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 150cm x 260cm (4ft 11in x 8ft 6in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
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 adapted 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 adapted toilet.
There are mirrors in the adapted 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 not placed higher than 100cm.
There is not a towel dispenser.
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 adapted 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 poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
There are adapted facilities located within the canteen.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located to the left after you enter the main entrance.
The female toilets are 5m (16ft 4in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located to the left after you enter the building.
The male toilets are 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
There are standard facilities located within the canteen.
The photograph shows the standard female toilet.
Outside Access (Portacabin)
This information is for the entrance located to the left as you face the canteen.
There is not 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 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Portacabin)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face 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.
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located to the right as you face the entrance.
There are 4 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.
The ramp has handrails on both sides.
The ramp is used to overcome the steps.
Outside Access (Canteen)
This information is for the entrance located to the left of the main building.
There is not 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 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
Level Change (Canteen)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located either side of the main 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 ramp has handrails on the right hand side going up.
Restaurant / Bar (Canteen)
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Full table service is not available.
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.
No tables are permanently fixed.
Some chairs are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 7m (22ft 11in) from the canteen entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 68cm (2ft 2in) cm.
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 68cm (2ft 2in) cm.
Menus are wall only.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are available in large print.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are not clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is traditional meals and snacks.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents are available in Braille.
Documents are available in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
A member of staff trained in sign language skills is not generally on duty.
This service could be requested in advance.
The photograph shows the I.T Suite at the College.
