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Disabled Access Guide for The Drama Centre
Norfolk Building
Main Campus, Ipswich Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR2 2LJ
Tel: 01603 773311
Fax: 01603 773301
Textphone: 01603 773678
Email: information@ccn.ac.uk
Web: http://www.ccn.ac.uk
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Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in Norwich.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Norwich.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking (Visitors)
This venue does have its own car park.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 17 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.4m x 4.7m (11ft 1in x 15ft 5in).
The nearest designated bay is 100m (109yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 132m (144yd) 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.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is a designated drop off point.
The drop off point is located outside the main entrance to the Norwich Building.
The drop off point is several bays with a 30 minute time limit, shown in photograph 2.
Parking (Students)
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
The car park is located next to the Norfolk Building.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
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 loose chippings.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Student parking is pay and display.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on Broadland Drive.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 180cm (5ft 10in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
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 105cm (3ft 5in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 11 steps to the area/service.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The ramp is used to bypass the steps.
Outside Access (Drama Centre Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located in the foyer of the Norfolk building.
There is not 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 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
Level Change (Drama Centre Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located just inside the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Level Change (Green Room)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located at the rear of the drama centre.
There are 3 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
There is a standard and/or platform lift to access this area/service.
Lift (Green Room)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located at the rear of the drama centre.
The lift is a platform lift.
The platform lift accesses a small level change.
The lift is 20m (22yd) from the drama centre entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.9m x 1.3m (2ft 11in x 4ft 3in).
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are the control room and production office.
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 no additional signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 7m (22ft 11in) from the green room entrance.
The adapted toilet is located to the left as you enter the green room.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
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 90cm (2ft 11in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 180cm x 230cm (5ft 10in x 7ft 6in).
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 both sides.
The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
There is a dropdown rail 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 available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
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 45cm (1ft 5in).
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 can 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 good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
There are 2 identical toilets located in the green room , 1 male and 1 female.
Adapted Shower
Adapted shower facilities are available.
The showers are located in the adapted toilets.
There is an adjustable shower head.
There are handrails.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are not available.
The nearest standard toilets are located on the ground floor of the Norfolk building.
Please see the separate guide for access information.
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 Text Relay aware.
