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Disabled Access Guide for The Gymnasium
Sawyers Building
Anglia Ruskin University, Bishop Hall Lane
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1SQ
Tel: 0845 271 3333
Email: answers@anglia.ac.uk
Web: http://www.anglia.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include a gymnasium/hall and standard changing rooms.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 - 14:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in Rivermead.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Chelmsford.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The Gymnasium is located on the ground floor of the Sawyers Building, to the right of the far entrance as you enter.
Parking (Queens Car Park)
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is outside the Rivermead Gallery entrance.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4m x 3.5m (13ft 1in x 11ft 5in).
The nearest designated bay is 66m (72yd) from the far entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 75m (82yd) from the far 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 level changes with no dropped kerbs.
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 not 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.
The Queens Car Park is for staff and visitors only, and all bays need to be booked in advance.
The Sawyers Car Park, located directly in front of the Sawyers Building, is a short stay pay and display car park for staff and students, and staff permit holders, and contains no designated bays.
Outside Access (Gymnastics Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 92cm (3ft ) wide.
Outside Access (Far Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 154cm (5ft ) wide.
The automatic doors are touch pad operated and open towards you.
Level Change (Far 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.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
The gym is also used as a teaching room.
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 1m (3ft 3in) from the Gymnasium entrance.
The adapted toilet is located just inside the entrance to the gymnasium area.
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 locking handle.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 120cm x 170cm (3ft 11in 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 77cm (2ft 6in).
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 not 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 122cm (4ft ) 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 112cm (3ft 8in) 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 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.
There are other adapted toilets located on all floors of the Sawyers Building.
Please see the separate guide for this building for more details.
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 within the standard changing rooms.
The female and male toilets are 5m (16ft 4in) from the Gymnasium entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
There are other standard toilets available on all floors of the Sawyers Building. Please see the separate guide for this building for more details.
Standard Changing Room
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located in the foyer outside the gymnasium.
The standard changing room is 3m (9ft 10in) from the Gymnasium entrance.
The standard changing room is 3m (9ft 10in) from the gymnasium.
There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Shower
Standard level access shower facilities are not available.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
The showers are accessed by a deep step.
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 not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
