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Disabled Access Guide for Highfield Halls
University of Southampton
Omdurman Road
Southampton
SO17 1PG
Tel: 02380 595000
Fax: 02380 593131
Web: http://www.soton.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include a refectory, small kitchens and a reception area.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in Avenue Campus.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest mainline railway stations are Southampton Parkway (Airport) and Southampton
Central (City Centre).
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4.7m x 3.5m (15ft 5in x 11ft 5in).
The nearest designated bay is 8m (26ft 2in) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 12m (13yd) 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 by the car park.
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 172cm (5ft 7in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in) wide.
Level Change (Main 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 not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Accommodation
Room Information
The establishment provides 2 adapted accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate adapted bathroom.
This adapted facilities are located in the ground floor accommodation.
There is level access from an accessible entrance.
The room number viewed was 1108.
The width of the door to the room is 78cm (2ft 6in).
The dimensions of the clear floor space are 410cm x 220cm (13ft 5in x 7ft 2in).
The bed is 54cm (1ft 9in) high.
The measurement between the bed base and floor is 44cm (1ft 5in).
Light switches are within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
Other adapted facilities available in the bedroom are a height adjustable bed and desk in one room.
Other adapted facilities available in the accommodation are the kitchen area, which has space for wheelchair users under the sink and hob.
Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in adapted accommodation.
Adapted Bathroom
The information relates to the ensuite.
The dimensions of the bathroom are 140cm x 260cm (4ft 7in x 8ft 6in).
The door opens outwards.
The width of the door to the bathroom is 86cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
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 in height.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The height of the sink is 73cm (2ft 4in).
There is a mixer tap for the sink.
The tap type is lever.
There is a lateral transfer space.
The measurement for lateral transfer is 70cm (2ft 3in).
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
Wall mounted grab rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
There are mirrors.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
Disposal facilities are not available.
Bath and Shower
There is not a bath.
Wheel In Shower
There is a wheel in shower.
The shower head height is adjustable.
The type of shower controls used is twist/turn.
There is no shower seat.
There are not handrails available.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted rooms
The colour contrast between external room door and wall is good.
The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
The colour contrast between internal room door and wall is good.
The colour contrast between external ensuite/bathroom door and wall is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted bathroom
The colour contrast between internal bathroom door and wall is good.
The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is fair.
The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Auxiliary Aids - general
None of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
The accommodation does provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
Ceiling track hoists are available.
Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
There are 0 adapted rooms with baths.
There are 2 adapted rooms with wheel in showers.
Standard Rooms
Ground Floor Standard Rooms
Ground floor rooms do have level access.
Adjoining rooms are not available.
Standard Rooms on Other Floors
There are standard rooms on other floors.
The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
Adjoining rooms are not available.
Adapted Toilet
There are no adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are not available.
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.
