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Innospace - 2nd Floor Minshull House
Manchester Metropolitan University
Aytoun Campus
Chorlton Street
Manchester
M1 3GH
Tel: 0161 247 3850
Email: Innospace@mmu.ac.uk
Web: http://www.mmu.ac.uk
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 07:00 - 20:45 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 20:45 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 20:45 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 20:45 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 18:30 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 15:45 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in Manchester.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Manchester Piccadilly.
There is not 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 side 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 is 1 designated parking bay within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 2.8m x 4.5m (9ft 2in x 14ft 9in).
The nearest designated bay is 10m (11yd) from the accessible 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.
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.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
The dimensions of the on street marked Blue Badge parking bays are 2.5m x 4.5m (8ft 2in x 14ft 9in).
On street Blue Badge parking is located on Chorlton Street.
Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are available.
The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 2.5m x 4.5m (8ft 2in x 14ft 9in).
Standard marked parking bays are located on Chorlton Street.
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 180cm (5ft 10in) 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 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
Whilst the building is open the first set of doors are left open.
No Level Access (Main Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located directly inside the entrance doors.
There are 15 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The intercom is in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 144cm (4ft 8in) wide.
If you require assistance please use the bell to alert a member of security.
No Level Access (Accessible Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on the right as you enter through this entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Other Floors (Front Staircase)
The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G-1-2-3.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Lift
The lift is located at the rear of the building.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-G-1-2-3.
The lift is 10m (11yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.6m x 1.44m (5ft 2in x 4ft 8in).
The clear door width is 100cm.
There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Outside Access (Innospace Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on the 2nd floor.
There is level access to the service.
Level access is via lift.
The intercom is not in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 91cm (2ft 11in) wide.
Inside Access
There is not 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.
The scooter can be used throughout the building.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
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 Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
There is tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 12m (13yd) from the Innospace entrance.
The adapted toilet is located on the left as you enter the centre.
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 90cm (2ft 11in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 240cm x 165cm (7ft 10in x 5ft 4in).
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 90cm (2ft 11in).
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 out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are 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 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
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 placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 107cm (3ft 6in) 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 fair.
Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located on the left as you enter the centre.
The female toilets are 12m (13yd) from the Innospace entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located on the left as you enter the centre.
The male toilets are 12m (13yd) from the Innospace entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
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 Type Talk aware.
Comments
Innospace is also a centre for enterprise.
The Centre for Enterprise (Cfe) can be e-mailed through the following address: cfe@mmu.ac.uk
