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Disabled Access Guide for Isle Campus
Ramnoth Road
Wisbech
Cambridgeshire
PE13 2JE
Tel: 01945 582561
Fax: 01945 582706
Email: enquiries@col-westanglia.ac.uk
Web: http://www.cwa.ac.uk/
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include : Choice Zone refectory, learning centre and student services.
Related link Learning Resource Centre - Ground Floor.
Related link Learning Resource Centre - 1st Floor.
Related link Choice Zone Refectory.
Isle Campus is made up of several blocks, labelled A to H.
The main entrance for the campus is located at A Block.
Blocks D, E, F and G are located in separate buildings.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Wisbech.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is March.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
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 are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 2.7m x 4.8m (8ft 10in x 15ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 4m (13ft 1in) 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.
The designated parking bays are separate to the main car park, located outside the main entrance.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the reception building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in) wide.
There are several other entrances in the campus blocks.
Each block that has access from outdoors has ramped or step-free access available.
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 main entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Outside Access (Side Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located off the car park.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Side 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 a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Reception
The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Blocks A, B, C, D and H all share internal or covered access on the ground floor.
Access to all rooms on the 1st floors of each block is via stairs only.
Any classes or meetings can be scheduled in advance to take place on the ground floor if required.
The photographs show the reception area and hall.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
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 the left side going up.
There is a landing.
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 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located at the rear of A Block.
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 sliding bolt.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 160cm x 250cm (5ft 2in x 8ft 2in).
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 left.
The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 3in).
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 a functional emergency alarm available.
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 45cm (1ft 5in).
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.
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 good.
Lighting levels are bright.
There are 3 adapted toilet cubicles available in total.
There is 1 cubicle with lateral transfer to the left and 1 to the right.
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 face the reception.
The female toilets are 12m (13yd) from the main 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 to the right as you face the reception.
The male toilets are 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
There are additional standard toilets available in Blocks C, F and H.
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.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
