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Disabled Access Guide for Foundation Learning Faculty
Don Munro Block
Crawley campus, College Road
Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 1NR
Tel: 0845 1550043
Fax: 01293 442399
Web: http://www.centralsussex.ac.uk
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Introduction
The Don Munro Block is located at the rear of the main campus.
The Don Munro Block shares an internal link with the main building.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in Crawley.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Crawley.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
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 are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 2.9m x 4.8m (9ft 6in x 15ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 7m (22ft 11in) from the Don Munro Block entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 16m (17yd) from the Don Munro Block 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 concrete.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located in front of the Middle Block.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
There is separate entry and exit at this entrance.
Outside Access (Don Munro Block Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 145cm (4ft 9in) wide.
This entrance is used to access the block from the car park.
There are security barriers immediately beyond the entrance.
The gap between barriers is 100cm.
Inside Access
There is 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 adjustable.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
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 to the right as you enter the building.
The lift is a platform lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 3m (9ft 10in) from the Don Munro Block entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.9m x 1.4m (2ft 11in x 4ft 7in).
The clear door width is 86cm.
There are separate entry and exit doors in 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.
Changing Places (Ground Floor)
Location and access
The facility is located to the right as you enter the building.
The facility is 12m (13yd) from the Don Monro Block entrance.
There is level access to the facility.
Dimensions and features
You do need a key for the facility.
It is a radar key.
The dimensions of the facility are 350cm x 320cm (11ft 5in x 10ft 5in).
The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
The facility changing bench is free standing.
The length of the bench is 185cm (6ft ).
The facility hoist is powered overhead.
The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
The facility toilet is peninsular.
The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 70cm (2ft 3in).
The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 170cm (5ft 6in).
Wall mounted rails are not available.
Drop down rails are provided.
As you face the toilet the drop down rails are on both sides.
The type of sink is fixed.
Wall mounted hand rails are available at the sink.
As you face the sink rails are available on both sides.
Disposal facilities are available.
A privacy screen is available.
Wide tear off paper roll is available.
The facility has a non slip floor.
A functioning emergency alarm is available.
Changing Places (First Floor)
Location and access
The facility is located on the first floor.
The facility is 1m (3ft 3in) from the lift.
There is level access to the facility.
Dimensions and features
You do need a key for the facility.
It is a radar key.
The dimensions of the facility are 410cm x 380cm (13ft 5in x 12ft 5in).
The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
The facility changing bench is free standing.
The length of the bench is 170cm (5ft 6in).
The facility hoist is powered overhead.
The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
The facility toilet is corner.
The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 300cm (9ft 10in).
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
Drop down rails are provided.
As you face the toilet the drop down rails are on the right.
The type of sink is fixed.
Wall mounted hand rails are available at the sink.
As you face the sink rails are available on both sides.
Disposal facilities are available.
A privacy screen is available.
Wide tear off paper roll is available.
The facility has a non slip floor.
A functioning emergency alarm is available.
Adapted Shower
Adapted shower facilities are available.
The showers are located in the adapted changing facility on the 1st floor.
There is an adjustable shower head.
There are handrails.
There is a flip down seat.
The height of the seat is 46cm (1ft 6in).
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 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 18m (20yd) from the Don Monro Block entrance.
The adapted toilet is located to the right as you enter, along the corridor.
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 door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 215cm x 170cm (7ft x 5ft 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
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 adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There is a shelf within the adapted toilet.
The shelf is higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
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 50cm (1ft 7in).
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 a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 144cm (4ft 8in) 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 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.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located to the right as you enter the building.
The female toilets are 9m (29ft 6in) from the Don Munro Block entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located on the first floor.
The male toilets are 6m (19ft 8in) from the lift.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
This is by lift.
Lighting levels are bright.
Ambulant cubicles are provided in the standard toilets.
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.
