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Disabled Access Guide for Conference and Computer Centre
Stratford Campus
The University Of East London
Water Lane
London
E15 5LZ
Tel: 020 8223 3000
Fax: 020 8590 7799
Textphone: 020 8223 2853
Email: disability@uel.ac.uk
Web: http://www.uel.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include PC Suites, teaching rooms, a book shop and vending facilities.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in Stratford Campus.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Stratford.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest underground station is Stratford.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The car park is located behind Lecture Theatre 2.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3m x 5m (9ft 10in x 16ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 62m (68yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 74m (81yd) 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 uneven surfaces.
The car park surface is block 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.
There is an additional permit holders car park (shown in photograph 2), located on the far side of the pay and display car park, accessed from Cedars Road.
The permit holders car park does not have designated parking bays.
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 110cm (3ft 7in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in) wide.
The first automatic doors open towards you.
The second automatic door is a barrier and opens away from you.
It is controlled by reception desk staff.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located inside the entrance leading up to reception.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
There is also an easy slope on the ground outside leading up to the entrance.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the back, leading to the campus.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 200cm (6ft 6in) wide.
Level Change (Rear Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on the ground 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.
Reception
The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
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.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Level Change (Computer Suite Annexe)
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 15+ steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
Level Change (Teaching Rooms CC.1.17 - 1.19)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on 2nd floor in corridor accessing the rooms.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located in the foyer, past reception.
The lift is a platform lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
The lift is 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The clear door width is 85cm.
There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
The lift could not be accessed at the time of research so not all details could be taken.
Reception (IT Help Desk)
The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the lift.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.
Theatre / Opera House (Lecture Hall)
There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
Designated seating is located the front row of the lecture hall, on both sides.
Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
A companion may sit with you.
Companions sit next to you.
It is 20m (22yd) from the designated seating area to the nearest adapted toilet.
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 14m (15yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, beyond reception.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the accessible toilet.
The key is a radar key.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 10in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 260cm (4ft 11in x 8ft 6in).
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 84cm (2ft 9in).
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 a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are not 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 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 104cm (3ft 4in) high.
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 good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located in the adapted toilet.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 92cm (3ft ).
Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
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 on the ground floor.
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 bright.
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.
