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Disabled Access Guide for Gibney Building
Lincoln College
Monks Road
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
L2 5HQ
Tel: 01522 876000
Fax: 01522 876200
Email: enquiries@lincolncollege.ac.uk
Web: http://www.lincolncollege.ac.uk
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 16:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include : School of Care and Salon Services and The Salon Hair and Beauty Salon.
Related link The Salon Hair and Beauty Salon.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Lincoln.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Lincoln Central.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The car park is at the back of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.8m x 6m (12ft 5in x 19ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 60m (65yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 64m (70yd) from the main 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.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
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.
There is barrier entry to the car park.
The barriers are raised after 17.30 to allow for evening classes.
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 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the left 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.
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 medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The ramp is used to bypass the steps.
Reception
The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
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 not 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 bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Level Change (1st Floor)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located between the classrooms and the salon.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is portable.
Please contact the reception.
The width of the ramp or slope is 80cm (2ft 7in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located between the classrooms and the salon.
There are 3 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on the left going up.
The ramp is used to bypass 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 (Reception)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located in the reception area.
The lift is a platform lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.1m x 1.45m (3ft 7in x 4ft 9in).
The clear door width is 95cm.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is low.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
This lift opens directly into the The Salon Hair and Beauty Salon on the first floor.
Lift (Foyer)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located in the foyer.
The lift is a platform lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 10m (11yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.85m x 0.75m (2ft 9in x 2ft 5in).
This lift is used for level access to Salon 1 on the 1st floor.
There is an identical platform lift available at the rear of the building used to access the rest of the 1st floor.
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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 19m (21yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located within the male and female standard toilets.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is not a unisex toilet.
The details here are for the male toilets..
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 150cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 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 left.
The lateral transfer space is 83cm (2ft 8in).
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 not 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 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 placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 127cm (4ft 2in) 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 placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 76cm (2ft 5in) 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 good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
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 to the right as you enter the building.
The female and male toilets are 9m (29ft 6in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
The doors to the cubicles open outwards.
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.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is generally on duty.
Staff are trained to BSL level 2.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
