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Disabled Access Guide for Guild of Students
The University of Liverpool
160 Mount Pleasant
Liverpool
L3 5TR
Tel: 0151 794 2000
Web: http://www.liv.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include the Guild of Students reception, offices, meeting and conference rooms, the Stanley Theatre.
Related link Guild of Students - Temporary Site.
The Guild of Students building is currently being refurbished. The Guild Bar and Cafe, and some offices are temporarily located at 3, 4 and 5 Abercromby Square.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in the Central Campus.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Liverpool Lime Street.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking (Visitors Car Park)
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4m x 5.2m (13ft 1in x 17ft ).
The nearest designated bay is 123m (134yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 128m (140yd) 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.
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 (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, off Brownlow Hill.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 106cm (3ft 5in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 109cm (3ft 6in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the right of the entrance as you face it.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 2 steps to the area/service.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The ramp overcomes the steps mentioned, and has handrails both side.
Reception
The reception desk is 8m (26ft 2in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
Level Change (Ground Floor)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located opposite the reception desk.
There are 4 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
There is a standard and/or platform lift to access this area/service.
Lift (Platform Lift)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located next to the steps opposite reception.
The lift is a platform lift.
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 1m x 1.38m (3ft 3in x 4ft 6in).
The clear door width is 90cm.
There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
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.
This lift overcomes the steps and gives access to the main areas of the ground floor.
There is a moderate ramp in front of the lift on the lower level.
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.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played throughout the bar area.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Theatre / Opera House (Stanley Theatre)
There are not designated spaces for wheelchair users.
Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
A companion may sit with you.
Companions sit next to you.
This venue does not provide audio described performances.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-1-2.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
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
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located on the raised area of the ground floor.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G-1-2.
The lift is 20m (22yd) from the platform lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.04m x 1.5m (3ft 4in x 4ft 11in).
The clear door width is 80cm.
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 medium.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
There is a ramp to the left of this lift on the second floor.
Level Change (McAusland Lounge)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on the first floor, right as you exit the lift.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located on the first floor, right as you exit the lift.
There are 3 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The ramp overcome the steps mentioned and has handrails both side. They lead to the McAusland Lounge.
There is a similar ramp and steps in the same location on the second floor leading to the Harold Wilson Room.
Level Change (Second Floor)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the left as you exit the lift.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located to the left as you exit the lift.
There are 3 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on the right going up.
The ramp overcomes the steps mentioned and has a handrail on the left going up.
There are also 3 steps leading up to the Dance Studio.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
There is no additional signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 23m (25yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located on the standard toilet on the raised area of the ground floor, at the rear of the building.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
This is by lift.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is not a unisex toilet.
The details here are for the male toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 91cm (2ft 11in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 160cm (4ft 7in x 5ft 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 right.
The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
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.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
The shelf is not higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
There are not mirrors in the accessible toilet.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 6in).
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 122cm (4ft ) high.
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 poor.
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 fair.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is a similar cubicle in the female toilets.
There is also an accessible toilet on the second floor.
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 at the rear of the building.
The female and male toilets are 21m (23yd) from the platform lift.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
This is by lift.
Lighting levels are medium.
There are also standard toilets available on the first and second floor.
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 Text Relay aware.
