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Disabled Access Guide for Hornton Grange
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
Tel: 0121 414 3344
Fax: 0121 414 3971
Web: http://www.venuebirmingham.com/meet/conferencepark
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Introduction
Hornton Grange forms part of the University Conference Park, services/facilities within the building include teaching/conference rooms, common room areas, kitchen and fully serviced dinning room/ restaurant.
Location
The venue is situated approximately 1km from the centre of the Edgbaston Campus
This venue is situated in Edgbaston Campus.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is University.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.6m x 5m (11ft 9in x 16ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 25m (27yd) from the bedroom block.
The furthest designated bay is 28m (30yd) from the bedroom block.
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 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.
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 away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 86cm (2ft 9in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 112cm (3ft 8in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
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 not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
Outside Access (Accessible 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 towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in) wide.
Level Change (Accessible 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.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
There is not 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 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.
This entrance can be used to access the Lounge Bar from the patio area, and also as a way of getting to the Worcester Room accessible entrance.
Level Change (Rear Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is steep.
The ramp or slope is portable.
Please contact a member of staff.
The width of the ramp or slope is 73cm (2ft 4in).
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 not have handrails.
The ramp overcomes the steps mentioned.
Outside Access (Worcester Room Accessible Entrance )
This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building, just off the patio.
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 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (Worcester Room Accessible 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.
Outside Access (Bedroom Block)
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 away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 78cm (2ft 6in) wide.
Level Change (Bedroom Block)
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.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised wheelchairs are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Restaurant / Bar (Lounge Bar)
The following information is for the bar.
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Food is not available from the bar.
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
Some chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 18m (20yd) from the accessible entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 49cm (1ft 7in).
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 49cm (1ft 7in).
Level Change (Worcester Room Internal Access)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading to the Worcester Room from the Lounge Bar.
There are 2 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 the left going up.
These steps can be bypassed by using the Worcester Room accessible entrance.
Restaurant / Bar (Restaurant)
The following information is for the restaurant.
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Full table service is available.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 12m (13yd) from the accessible entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 73cm (2ft 4in).
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 73cm (2ft 4in).
Menus are hand held.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is varied.
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 the left side going up.
There is a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are meeting and conference rooms.
Accommodation
Room Information
The establishment provides 2 adapted accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate adapted bathroom.
The adapted facilities are located in the 400 block separate from the main building.
There is level access from an accessible entrance.
The room number viewed was 408.
The width of the door to the room is 75cm (2ft 5in).
The dimensions of the clear floor space are 250cm x 370cm (8ft 2in x 12ft 1in).
The bed is 56cm (1ft 10in) high.
The measurement between the bed base and floor is 36cm (1ft 2in).
Light switches are not 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.
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 178cm x 264cm (5ft 10in x 8ft 7in).
The door opens outwards.
The width of the door to the bathroom is 78cm (2ft 6in).
The door is heavy.
There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
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 67cm (2ft 2in).
There is not a mixer tap for the sink.
The tap type is lever.
There is a lateral transfer space.
The measurement for lateral transfer is 205cm (6ft 8in).
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 ;left.
There are mirrors.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
Disposal facilities are 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.
The shower seat is flip down.
The show seat height is 42cm (1ft 4in).
There are 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 medium.
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 good.
The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
Lighting levels are medium.
Auxiliary Aids - general
None of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
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.
The rooms are located in the main corridor.
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.
The rooms are in seperate blocks from the main building.
Other Floors (Bedroom Block)
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 deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on the left side going up.
There is a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are standard rooms.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 14m (15yd) from the accessible entrance.
The accessible toilet is located in the main corridor.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 76cm (2ft 5in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 208cm (5ft 6in x 6ft 9in).
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 left.
The lateral transfer space is 106cm (3ft 5in).
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.
It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are 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 accessible toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
There are mirrors in the accessible 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 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink cannot 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 fair.
The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
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 good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located within the adapted toilet.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 105cm (3ft 5in).
Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located to the left as you enter.
The female toilets are 4m (13ft 1in) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located to the left as you enter.
The male toilets are 9m (29ft 6in) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Information
Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
Documents are not available in Braille.
Documents are not available in large print.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is not available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
