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Disabled Access Guide for Human Performance Laboratory
Building 56
University of Southampton
Highfield Campus
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
Tel: 02380 595000
Fax: 02380 593131
Web: http://www.southampton.ac.uk
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Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in the Highfield 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 not have its own car park.
There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
The car park is located outside Building 54.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are not available.
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 automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in) wide.
The door opens towards you.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading to 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.
The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 3 steps to the area/service.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The ramp overcomes the steps.
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 bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
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 23m (25yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located on the right hand side of the laboratory.
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 outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 248cm x 330cm (8ft 1in x 10ft 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 240cm (7ft 10in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
It is not a push button style of alarm.
Disposal facilities are not 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 both sides.
There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
The shelf is higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
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 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
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.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible 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 poor.
Lighting levels are bright.
Accessible Shower
Accessible shower facilities are available.
The showers are located within the adapted toilet.
There is an adjustable shower head.
There is a flip down seat.
The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 7in).
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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 on the right of the laboratory.
The female and male toilets are 21m (23yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are low.
Standard Shower
Standard level access shower facilities are not available.
There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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.
This service can be requested.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
