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Disabled Access Guide for The Conference Suite
Friary Learning Centre, Lincoln College
Monks Road
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN2 5HQ
Tel: 01522 876232
Fax: 01522 876233
Email: lincolnlrc@lincolncollege.ac.uk
Web: http://www.lincolncollege.ac.uk
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Introduction
The Conference Suite is located on the 2nd floor of the Friary Learning Centre.
The Conference Room and Breakout Room can be booked separately by students and staff groups, but must be hired as one unit by external organisations.
Fees for non-profit-making organisations are negotiable.
Opening Times (Term Time)
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:45 - 20:45 |
| Tuesday | 08:45 - 20:45 |
| Wednesday | 08:45 - 20:45 |
| Thursday | 08:45 - 20:45 |
| Friday | 08:45 - 16:15 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening Times (Vacation)
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 16:15 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 16:15 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 16:15 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 16:15 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Lincoln.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Lincoln Central.
There is 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 surface is tarmac.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Due to building work at the campus, the car park at the front of this building is currently not in use.
There are further car parks available throughout the campus.
Outside Access (Friary Learning Centre 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 230cm (7ft 6in) wide.
This entrance gives access to the Friary Learning Centre entrance and the Access to the Higher Education Suite on the ground floor of the building.
Level Change (Friary Learning Centre 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 easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Learning Centre Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the Abbey Building.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.
These doors can be made double width manually.
There are security barriers within this entrance
97cm in width.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
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.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located to the right of the staircase as you face it.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
The lift is 19m (21yd) from the learning centre entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.06m x 1.34m (3ft 5in x 4ft 4in).
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 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 have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Outside Access (Conference Suite Entrance)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in) wide.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
There is a height adjustable table available in the Conference Room.
The 1st photograph shows the Break Out Room.
The 2nd photograph shows the Conference Room.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The adapted toilet is 12m (13yd) from the Conference Suite entrance.
The adapted toilet is located to the right as you enter the Conference Suite.
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 79cm (2ft 7in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 152cm x 204cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 8in).
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 85cm (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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
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 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 46cm (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 a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 123cm (4ft ) high.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 75cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted 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 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 to the left as you enter the suite.
The female and male toilets are 12m (13yd) from the Conference Suite entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Information
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 generally on duty.
Staff are trained to BSL level 1.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
