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The Horizon Building
Lowestoft College
St. Peters Street
Lowestoft
Suffolk
NR32 2NB
Tel: 01502 583521
Fax: 01502 500031
Email: info@lowestoft.ac.uk
Web: http://www.lowestoft.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include Student Services, Student Commom Room, Travel and Tourism, Art and Design, Computer Rooms, Work Based Learning and Train to Gain.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Lowestoft.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The venue is in a pedestrian area.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Lowestoft.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking (Side Car Park)
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 2m x 4m (6ft 6in x 13ft 1in).
The nearest designated bay is 22m (24yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 26m (28yd) from the main entrance.
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.
Parking (Additional Accessible Bays)
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 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 2m x 4m (6ft 6in x 13ft 1in).
The nearest designated bay is 69m (75yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 75m (82yd) from the main entrance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
Outside Access (Horizon Building Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 155cm (5ft 1in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 155cm (5ft 1in) wide.
No Level Access (Horizon Building Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located at the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
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 not a hearing assistance system.
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 2nd photograph shows the Student Services area which is open Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 1700 and Friday on 08:30 - 1630. The entrance is a double door and the clear door width is 156cm.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
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
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 9m (29ft 6in) from the main entrance.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.96m x 1.08m (3ft 1in x 3ft 6in).
The clear door width is 78cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is a mirror to aid reversing out of 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 have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
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 5m (16ft 4in) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the foyer on the ground floor.
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 twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 136cm x 136cm (4ft 5in x 4ft 5in).
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 87cm (2ft 10in).
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 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 74cm (2ft 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 not placed higher than 100cm.
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 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 poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located next to the adapted toilets.
The female and male toilets are 7m (22ft 11in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
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 (unknown at time of research).
Staff are not Type Talk aware.
The photographs show the door and ramp at the rear of the building on the 1st floor, which leads to the 1st floor entrance of the Sir Christopher Cockrell Building.
The doors can only be opened from the inside, and so cannot be used as an entrance to this building.
