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Disabled Access Guide for Estover Technology Centre
Estover Road
Estover
Plymouth
PL6 7PQ
Tel: 01752 775572
Fax: 01752 770929
Email: info@cityplym.ac.uk
Web: http://www.cityplym.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include workshops, cafe, conference room, teaching ares and offices.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 15:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Estover.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Plymouth.
There is not 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 is 1 designated parking bay within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.6m x 5m (11ft 9in x 16ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd) 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 dropped kerbs.
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 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 main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 142cm (4ft 7in) wide.
These doors are push pad operated. The push pad is at a height of 100cm and is located to the right of the doors.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the left and in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located to the left and in front of the entrance.
There are 6 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.
There are 4 deep, well marked steps that have handrails on both sides, leading from the car park. There are 2 deep, well marked steps, with handrails on both sides leading from the road to the entrance.
Inside Access
There is not 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 medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in some parts of the venue.
The scooter can be used in the main reception area.
The scooter cannot be used in the workshops.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Level Change (Inside Access)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in the workshop.
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 135cm (4ft 5in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in the workshop.
There are 5 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.
Restaurant / Bar (The Works)
The following information is for the cafe.
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Food is available from the bar.
Full table service is not available.
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.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 13m (14yd) from the main entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 68cm (2ft 2in) cm.
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 68cm (2ft 2in) cm.
Menus are wall only.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are available in large print.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are not clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is a hot and cold breakfast menu.
There are also vending machines and a coffee machine in the cafe.
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 11:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 11:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 11:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 11:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 11:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 25m (27yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located towards the rear of the building.
There is not 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 outwards.
The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 83cm (2ft 8in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 150cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 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 the right.
The lateral transfer space is 86cm (2ft 9in).
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 a functional emergency alarm available.
It is not a push button style of alarm.
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 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 48cm (1ft 6in).
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 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.
Wheelchair access to the adapted toilet is through the workshops, using the ramps to overcome the steps.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located on the ground floor.
The female toilets are 25m (27yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located to the right after you enter the building.
The male toilets are 5m (16ft 4in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
There are separate standard male and female toilets, located on the left as you enter. These toilets are for use by staff only.
Level Change (Adapted and Standard Toilets)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in the workshop.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 135cm (4ft 5in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in the workshop and the rear of the building.
There are 10 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.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents are available in Braille.
Documents are available 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.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
