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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 unaided.
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.
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.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a 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 80cm.
Adapted Changing Room
There are adapted changing rooms available.
The adapted changing rooms are located on the 1st floor.
The adapted changing room is 1m (3ft 3in) from the lift.
The dimensions of the adapted changing room are 320cm x 410cm (10ft 5in x 13ft 5in).
There is a wheel in shower.
There are handrails.
There is a changing table.
There is a manual hoist.
There is level access to the adapted changing rooms.
Adapted Toilet (Adapted Changing Room)
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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 1m (3ft 3in) from the lift.
The adapted toilet is located within the adapted changing room.
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 key can be obtained from a member of staff.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 180cm x 210cm (5ft 10in x 6ft 10in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted toilet.
There is not a lateral transfer space.
The tap type is lever.
There is not a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
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 not mirrors in the adapted toilet.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 6in).
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 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
There is a sink.
The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 82cm (2ft 8in) high.
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 fair.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Adapted Shower (Adapted Changing Room)
Adapted shower facilities are available.
The showers are located in a cubicle in the adapted changing room.
There is an adjustable shower head.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Adapted Toilet (Ground Floor)
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 15m (16yd) from the Don Munro Block entrance.
The adapted toilet is located on the ground floor, right as you enter the building.
There is 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 twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 160cm x 160cm (5ft 2in x 5ft 2in).
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 95cm (3ft 1in).
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.
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 44cm (1ft 5in).
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 not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in) high.
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 poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are low.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Unisex Toilets
The unisex toilet is located on the ground floor, in the main corridor.
The unisex toilets are 14m (15yd) from the Don Munro Block entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
Lighting levels are low.
On the ground floor there is one unisex toilet available for staff and one for students.
There are identical standard toilets available on the 1st floor.
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 Type Talk aware.
