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Disabled Access Guide for European Research Institute
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
Tel: 0121 414 3344
Fax: 0121 414 3971
Web: http://www.birmingham.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include staff offices, meeting rooms, and storage facilities, together with seminar and lecture rooms. The building accommodates research facilities of the Institute of Archaeology and Antiquities.
Location
The venue is situated on the outskirts of the main Edgbaston campus approx. 0.5km from the centre of the University.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is University.
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.
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 5m x 5m (16ft 4in x 16ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 115m (126yd) 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 uneven surfaces.
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 main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 124cm (4ft ) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 174cm (5ft 8in) 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 moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is 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 medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Lecture Room (G51)
There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
Designated seating is located in every row.
Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
A companion may sit with you.
Companions sit either side.
It is 21m (23yd) from the designated seating area to the nearest adapted toilet.
This venue does provide audio described performances.
There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
Library
This library does not house a regular supply of books in Braille.
This library does not house a regular supply of books in large print.
This library does not house a regular supply of books on tape or disc.
There is not an ordering service.
The library does have computers with accessible software.
Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
A large text keyboard is not available for computer users.
A large rollerball mouse is not available for computer users.
A height adjustable table is available for computer users.
Refurbishments are due to start on the library in September 2010.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
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.
Lift
The lift is located to the right as you enter.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3.
The lift is 17m (18yd) from the main entrance.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.6m x 1.44m (5ft 2in x 4ft 8in).
The clear door width is 90cm.
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 low.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter the main entrance.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 200cm (5ft 4in x 6ft 6in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible 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 95cm (3ft 1in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is push.
There is not a mixer tap.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in accessible 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 accessible toilet.
There are mirrors in the accessible 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 43cm (1ft 4in).
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 placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 130cm (4ft 3in) 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible 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 medium.
Identicle adapted toilets are located on each floor.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the main foyer.
The female toilets are 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located in the main foyer.
The male toilets are 39m (42yd) 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.
Standard toilets are located on every floor and within the library.
Standard Shower
Standard level access shower facilities are available.
The showers are located within the standard toilets.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
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.
