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Disabled Access Guide for Fitness Suite and Sports Hall
The Learning Exchange
Roscoe Street
Liverpool
L1 9DW
Tel: 0151 2521515
Email: study_support@liv-coll.ac.uk
Web: http://www.liv-coll.ac.uk
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Introduction
The Fitness Suite and Sports Hall are located on the lower ground floor.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Liverpool.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Liverpool Lime Street.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are available.
There is not a designated drop off point.
On street parking is available outside the building although there are no marked bays.
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 178cm (5ft 10in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 180cm (5ft 10in) wide.
There are barriers 90cm wide beyond the entrance.
Both doors are push pad operated.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-1-2-3.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Lift (Main Lift)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located at the rear of the lobby.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G-1-2-3.
The lift is 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.1m x 2.35m (3ft 7in x 7ft 8in).
The clear door width is 110cm.
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 bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Outside Access (Fitness Suite Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on the right as you exit the lift.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 172cm (5ft 7in) wide.
Outside Access (Sports Hall Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on the leftt as you exit the lift.
There is 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 172cm (5ft 7in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main lift.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
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 lower ground floor.
The fitness suite is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main lift.
There is level access to the fitness suite.
Fitness Suite (General)
Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes free weights.
A portable hearing loop is available for induction.
Staff are trained to use the portable hearing loop.
There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
There is level access to all of the equipment.
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 tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 46m (50yd) from the main lift.
The accessible toilet is located towards the rear of the lower ground floor.
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 87cm (2ft 10in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 240cm x 255cm (7ft 10in x 8ft 4in).
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 right.
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 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 118cm (3ft 10in) high.
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 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.
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 towards the rear of the lower ground floor.
The female and male toilets are 38m (41yd) from the main lift.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Additional toilets are located within the changing rooms.
Accessible Shower
Accessible shower facilities are available.
The showers are located within the adapted toilet.
There is an adjustable shower head.
There are handrails.
There is a flip down seat.
The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 7in).
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 towards the rear of the lower ground floor.
The standard changing room is 40m (44yd) from the main lift.
There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Shower
Standard level access shower facilities are available.
The showers are located within the standard changing room.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Level Change (Leading to the Fire Lift)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located enroute to the lift.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
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.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
