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Disabled Access Guide for The George Cadbury Hall
Selly Oak
Birmingham
B29 6LG
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 a performance auditorium, changing rooms and storage facilities.
Location
The venue is situated on the Selly Oak Campus, on the eastern side of the dual carriageway, heading south.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Selly Oak.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the rear 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 2.15m x 4.14m (7ft x 13ft 6in).
The nearest designated bay is 12m (13yd) from the accessible 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.
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 (Accessible 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 156cm (5ft 1in) wide.
Level Change (Accessible 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.
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 towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 176cm (5ft 9in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
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 not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
Inside Access
There is not 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 wheelchairs are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Level Change (Main Corridor)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in the main corridor between the entrances.
There are 4 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are low.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
Theatre / Opera House
There are not designated spaces for wheelchair users.
This venue does not provide audio described performances.
There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
Level Change (Theatre)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading to the theatre.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
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 5m (16ft 4in) from the accessible entrance.
The accessible toilet is located to the left of the accessible entrance as you enter.
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 inwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 77cm (2ft 6in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 132cm x 220cm (4ft 3in x 7ft 2in).
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 90cm (2ft 11in).
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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are not 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 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is not a hand dryer.
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 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 poor.
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 and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located either side of the main entrance foyer.
The female and male toilets are 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Information
Staff do not 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.
