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Disabled Access Guide for Chelwood
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
Tel: 0121 414 3344
Fax: 0121 414 3971
Web: http://www.birmingham.ac.uk
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Introduction
Chelwood forms part of the Vale Village development of Student residences. The Village accommodates over 2700 mainly undergraduate students. At the heart of the Village is the hub which boasts fantastic facilities for all University of Birmingham students, (both residents of the Vale village and elsewhere). The hub comprises of Fusion (a dining and social space), Bar One, (main bar and nightclub), shops and a 24-hour cash machine.
Chelwood is a small self contained residence comprising of 50 flats, each with their own en-suite single study bedroom and shared kitchen facilities, situated at the top of the Vale village overlooking the lake.
Location
The venue is approximately 1.5km, (20 minutes walk) from the centre of the University
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
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 front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
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 uneven surfaces.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
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 towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 152cm (4ft 11in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in) wide.
Level Change (Main 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 a level landing at the top of the ramp.
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 3 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The ramp overcomes the steps.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a 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.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
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 in the main foyer.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3.
The lift is 17m (18yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.1m x 1.5m (3ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
The clear door width is 80cm.
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 not 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 not have tactile markings.
Accommodation
Room Information
The establishment provides 0 adapted accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate adapted bathroom.
Adapted Bathroom
Bath and Shower
Wheel In Shower
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted rooms
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted bathroom
Auxiliary Aids - general
None of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
Standard Rooms
Ground Floor Standard Rooms
Ground floor rooms do have level access.
The rooms are located in the main corridor.
Adjoining rooms are not available.
Standard Rooms on Other Floors
There are standard rooms on other floors.
The other floors can be accessed by lift.
There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
Adjoining rooms are not available.
Accessible Toilet
There are no accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Standard Toilet
Standard toilets are available within the individual flats.
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.
