Disabled Access Guide for Deptford Town Hall Building

Services/facilities within the building include the Warden's and Pro Wardens offices, the Department of Professional and Community Education, the Constance Howard Resource and Research Centre in Textiles, Business and Community Development, the Development and Alumni Office and seminar rooms.

The venue is situated within the centre of the area.

This venue is situated in New Cross.

The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.

The nearest mainline Railway Station is New Cross Gate.

There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Parking is very limited on the Goldsmiths campus.

There are a number of designated bays for Blue Badge holders reserved for current staff and students with mobility needs.

The nearest are outside the George Wood Theatre (shown in the photograph) and next to Warmington Tower.

Visitors requiring parking should contact the college at least 48 hours in advance.

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, off New Cross Road.

There is not level access to the service.

The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.

The main doors open away from you (push).

The doors are double width.

The doors are permanently held open.

The door opening is 188cm (6ft 2in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open both ways.

The doors are double width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 134cm (4ft 4in) wide.

There is a third set of doors.

The doors open both ways.

The doors are double width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 128cm (4ft 2in) wide.

These doors require a swipe card to access.

There are steps to access this area/service.

The steps are located in front of the entrance.

There are 9 steps to the area/service.

The steps are not clearly marked.

The steps are medium.

The steps do have handrails.

The handrails are on both sides.

The reception desk is 8m (26ft 2in) from the main entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is low.

Lighting levels are medium.

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 varied.

The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G-1-2.

The lighting level is medium.

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.

The steps leading down to the basement are well-marked.

The steps between floors 1-2 only have a handrail on the right hand side going up, which does not cover all of the steps.

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 landing between G-1.

Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.

Lighting levels are medium.

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.

Disability Equality courses are run by Student Services. These are open to all staff, but are not compulsory.