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Disabled Access Guide for Fitness Suite
The Manchester College - Openshaw Campus
Whitworth Building
Ashton Old Road
Manchester
M11 2WH
Tel: 0800 068 8585
Email: enquiries@themanchestercollege.ac.uk
Web: http://www.themanchestercollege.ac.uk
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Introduction
The Fitness Suite is located on the 1st floor of the Whitworth Building.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 07:00 - 20:30 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 20:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 20:30 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 20:30 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Manchester.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Ashburys.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking (Staff and Student)
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is located at the rear of the campus.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.5m x 5.6m (11ft 5in x 18ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 62m (68yd) from the staff and student entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 56m (61yd) from the staff and student 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 not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Student Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the side 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 200cm (6ft 6in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 200cm (6ft 6in) wide.
These doors are push pad controlled and the push pad is at a height of 105cm.
As you face this entrance there are also 2 sets of double doors, which are heavy, open towards you and are 160cm wide.
Level Change (Student Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the right 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 5 steps to the area/service.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The ramp overcomes the steps.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
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
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located off the central walkway.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 23m (25yd) from the staff and student entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.1m x 1.4m (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
The clear door width is 90cm.
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 not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Reception
The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the lift.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are bright.
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 play background music.
Music is played in the fitness suite.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Fitness Suite
Access to fitness suite
The fitness suite is located on the first floor of Whitworth Building.
The fitness suite is 4m (13ft 1in) from the lift.
There is level access to the fitness suite.
This is by lift.
There are doors into the waiting room / area.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.
Fitness Suite (General)
Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
Training provided is basic.
Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes removable benches.
There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
There is level access to all of the equipment.
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 9m (29ft 6in) from the lift.
The adapted toilet is located to the left as you exit the lift.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
This is by lift.
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 twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 88cm (2ft 10in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 200cm x 240cm (6ft 6in x 7ft 10in).
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 left.
The lateral transfer space is 160cm (5ft 2in).
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 a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are 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 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 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.
Adapted Shower
Adapted shower facilities are available.
The showers are located in the adapted toilet cubicle.
There is an adjustable shower head.
There are handrails.
There is a flip down seat.
The height of the seat is 42cm (1ft 4in).
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Standard Changing Room
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located in the corridor in front of the fitness suite.
The standard changing room is 10m (11yd) from the lift.
The standard changing room is 10m (11yd) from the reception desk.
There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Shower
Standard level access shower facilities are available.
The showers are located in the standard changing rooms.
Access into the showers is via 1 medium clearly marked step.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located within the changing rooms.
The female and male toilets are 12m (13yd) from the lift.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Unisex Toilets
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the unisex toilet.
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.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
