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Disabled Access Guide for College Green Refectory
City of Bristol College
College Green Centre
St George′s Road
Bristol
BS1 5UA
Tel: 0117 3125000
Fax: 0117 3125053
Email: enquiries@cityofbristol.ac.uk
Web: http://www.cityofbristol.ac.uk
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Introduction
Related link College Green Car Park.
Please see the College Green Car Park guide for parking information.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in the College Green Campus.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Bristol Temple Meads.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Outside Access (Refectory Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 148cm (4ft 10in) wide.
The doors are push pad operated.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Restaurant / Bar
The following information is for the refectory.
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 a lowered section at the service counter.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 4m (13ft 1in) from the refectory entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 74cm (2ft 5in).
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 106cm (3ft 5in).
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Menus are available hand held.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
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 not a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located on the right as you enter.
The lift is a platform lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 8m (26ft 2in) from the refectory entrance.
The dimensions of the lift are 1m x 1.46m (3ft 3in x 4ft 9in).
The clear door width is 90cm.
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 bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 32m (35yd) from the refectory entrance.
The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the refectory.
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 87cm (2ft 10in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 122cm x 196cm (4ft x 6ft 5in).
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 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 available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
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 51cm (1ft 8in).
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 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 medium.
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 at the rear of the refectory.
The female and male toilets are 30m (33yd) from the refectory entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located within the standard toilets.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 83cm (2ft 8in).
Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
Documents are not available in Braille.
Documents are not available in large print.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
