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Disabled Access Guide for Coslett Cafe
Coslett Building
Anglia Ruskin University
East Road
Cambridge
CB1 1PT
Tel: 0845 271 3333
Email: answers@anglia.ac.uk
Web: http://www.anglia.ac.uk
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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 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in Cambridge.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Cambridge.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The cafe is located on the ground floor of the building, to the left of the main entrance as you enter.
Parking
On site parking for students is for Blue Badge holders only.
There are 3 main places Blue Badge holders can park; along Bradmore Street, off Broad Street and outside the Bryant building.
Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
The car parking areas are open air/surface.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) along Bradmore Street.
These bays have to be pre-booked via the Estates and Facilities service helpdesk.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 2.9m x 5.2m (9ft 6in x 17ft ).
The route from this parking area to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
There is 1 designated parking bay within the car park off Broad Street.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.6m x 6.1m (11ft 9in x 20ft ).
The nearest designated bay is 25m (27yd) from the side 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 slopes/ramps.
There are 8 designated parking bay(s) within the car park outside the Bryant Building.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3m x 5.5m (9ft 10in x 18ft ).
The routes from this car park to the entrances are accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
All parking areas have a tarmac surface.
There are not marked drop off points.
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 170cm (5ft 6in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The doors are .
The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) 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.
Outside Access (Cafe Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor.
There is 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 186cm (6ft 1in) wide.
This entrance is located directly to the left, between the 2 set of doors at the main entrance as you enter.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played in the serving area.
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 small threshold to the right of the cafe entrance as you enter, leading to the main part of the cafe.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is low.
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 straight ahead from the entrance.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4.
The lift is 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
At the time of research the lift was out of order.
Restaurant / Bar
The following information is for the cafe.
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.
No tables are permanently fixed.
All chairs are permanently fixed.
Some chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 1m (3ft 3in) from the cafe entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 70cm (2ft 3in).
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
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 snacks.
There are also high tables and chairs and coffee tables available in the cafe.
The cafe also includes a Student Common Room on the 1st floor, directly above the main part of the cafe.
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 tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
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 within the standard toilets.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is not a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 92cm (3ft ).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 125cm x 135cm (4ft 1in x 4ft 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 left.
The lateral transfer space is 89cm (2ft 11in).
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.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not 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 the left.
There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
There are not mirrors in the accessible toilet.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 4in).
There is not a hand dryer.
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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 76cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible 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 good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are medium.
Hand dryers are available in the main part of the toilets, 140 cm high.
The details here are for the cubicle in the male toilets. There is a similar cubicle in the female toilets.
Standard Toilet
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located just inside the main entrance.
The female toilets are 7m (22ft 11in) from the main entrance.
Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located on the ground floor, next to the lift.
The male toilets are 9m (29ft 6in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
There are also staff only female toilets on the ground floor.
There are male standard toilets on the landings between floors 1 and 2, and 2 and 3 on the main stairs.
There are female toilets on the landing between floors 3 and 4 on the main stairs.
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.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are not available on request.
The photograph shows the Student Common Room area of the cafe, located on the 1st floor.
