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Disabled Access Guide for Elysium Centre
Tameside College
Beaufort Road
Ashton-under-Lyne
Lancashire
OL6 6NX
Tel: 0161 908 6600
Fax: 0161 908 6611
Textphone: 0161 908 6610
Web: http://www.tameside.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include hair and beauty salons and teaching rooms.
The hair and beauty salons are open to the public. To make an appointment, telephone 0161 908 6722.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 18:00 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 18:00 - 21:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 18:00 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 16:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Ashton-under-Lyne.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Ashton-under-Lyne.
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 type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.5m x 5m (11ft 5in x 16ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 13m (14yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 20m (22yd) 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 not 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.
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 intercom is not in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 162cm (5ft 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 easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Reception
The reception desk is 5m (16ft 4in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
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 varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
The hair salons contain backwash sinks, accessible to wheelchair users.
There is Braille signage throughout the centre.
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 do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Lift
The lift is located at the end of the corridor left as you enter.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
The lift is 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.03m x 1.22m (3ft 4in x 4ft ).
The clear door width is 82cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not 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 not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Level Change (1st Floor)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading to Beauty Salon 3 and the IT suite.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located to the left of the reception foyer as you enter.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the adapted toilet.
The key is a radar key.
The key can be obtained from reception.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 113cm x 212cm (3ft 8in x 6ft 11in).
Floor manoeuvring space is not clear in the adapted 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 79cm (2ft 7in).
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.
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 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 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
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 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 fair.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are medium.
At the time of research, a pot plant was being stored in the lateral transfer space.
Standard Toilet
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located on the 2nd floor.
The female toilets are 23m (25yd) from the lift.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
This is by lift.
Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located on the 1st floor.
The male toilets are 23m (25yd) from the lift.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
This is by lift.
Lighting levels are medium.
The male toilet is also an adapted toilet, with the transfer space on the right hand side.
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.
