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Disabled Access Guide for Dorset House
Talbot Campus
Bournemouth University
Fern Barrow
Poole
BH12 5BB
Tel: 01202 524111
Fax: 01202 962736
Email: enquiries@bournemouth.ac.uk
Web: http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include the School of Tourism, the School of Applied Sciences, Centre for Global Perspectives, CRE Operations, International Programmes, Study Support, Marketing and Communications , Equality and Diversity Service, Staff Occupational Health Service, School of Tourism, School of Applied Sciences, Equality and Diversity Service.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in the Talbot Campus.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Bournemouth.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 10 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4m x 5.6m (13ft 1in x 18ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 87m (95yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 100m (109yd) 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 slopes/ramps.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The dropped kerb does have tactile 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.
For more details of parking at the university, please see the University website parking pages.
Outside Access (North 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 single width.
The door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 92cm (3ft ) wide.
Level Change (North Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in the doorway.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Inside Access
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 bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of 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 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 in the lobby.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
The lift is 7m (22ft 11in) from the north entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.08m x 1.48m (3ft 6in x 4ft 10in).
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 bright.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
There is tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 38m (41yd) from the north entrance.
The adapted toilet is located on the left hand side of the building.
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 inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 77cm (2ft 6in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 175cm x 235cm (5ft 8in x 7ft 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 96cm (3ft 1in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not 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 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 adapted 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 adapted toilet.
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 44cm (1ft 5in).
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 a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
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 not placed higher than 74cm.
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 poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Similar adapted toilets are available on all floors.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located on the right of the building.
The female toilets are 39m (42yd) from the lift.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
This is by lift.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located on the right of the building.
The male toilets are 25m (27yd) from the lift.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
This is by lift.
Lighting levels are bright.
The details given here are for the toilets on the first floor.
Similar standard toilets are located on the second floor.
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 not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
