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Disabled Access Guide for Julian Hodge Building
Colum Drive
Cardiff
Wales
CF10 3EU
Tel: 02920 874000
Fax: 02920 874000
Email: enquiry@cardiff.ac.uk
Web: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include the Julian Hodge Study Centre, IT Training rooms, insurvEducation Office, Procureweb Office, Meeting Rooms, Lecture Theatre 0.01, JHB Lounge Restaurant and the Dolche Vita Gallery Cafe.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Cardiff.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Cathys.
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 back 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 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.4m x 4.4m (11ft 1in x 14ft 5in).
The nearest designated bay is 12m (13yd) from the car park entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 18m (20yd) from the car park 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 have tactile paving.
The patron does have to cross a road.
The road is not generally busy.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
The car park is for permit holders only.
For more details of parking around the university, please see the University Website Directions Page.
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 108cm (3ft 6in) wide.
The automatic door opens towards you.
There are also manual revolving doors at this entrance.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the left of the entrance, leading from the rear.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 137cm (4ft 5in).
There is also a steep ramp in front of the entrance, shown in photograph 2. Both ramps lead up from Colum Drive.
Outside Access (Car Park 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 automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 226cm (7ft 4in) wide.
The automatic doors open towards you.
There are also manual revolving doors at this entrance.
Level Change (Car Park 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.
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 medium.
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 fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played in the JHB Lounge Restaurant.
The lighting levels are varied.
The hearing loop is fitted in Lecture Theatre 0.01, which also has designated spaces for wheelchair users at the front.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0-1-2-3.
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
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located next to the car park entrance.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0-1-2-3.
The lift is 6m (19ft 8in) from the car park entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.28m x 1.4m (4ft 2in x 4ft 7in).
The clear door width is 80cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
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.
The lift is also 29 metres from the main entrance.
Reception (Julian Hodge Study Centre Reception)
The reception desk is 13m (14yd) from the lift.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
The Julian Hodge Study Centre is located on floor 2.
Restaurant / Bar (JHB Lounge Restaurant)
The following information is for the refectory.
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
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 12m (13yd) from the main 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 70cm (2ft 3in).
Menus are hand held and on the wall.
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 main meals and snacks.
The restaurant is located directly to the right of the main entrance as you enter.
The entrance to the serving area is 78 cm wide.
Wifi is available in the JHB Lounge Restaurant.
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:15 - 14:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:15 - 14:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:15 - 14:00 |
| Thursday | 08:15 - 14:00 |
| Friday | 08:15 - 14:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Restaurant / Bar (Dolche Vita)
The following information is for the cafe.
Once inside, there is not level access to the service.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
There is 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 15m (16yd) from the lift.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 56cm (1ft 10in).
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 73cm (2ft 4in).
Menus are wall only.
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 sandwiches, hot and cold snacks.
The cafe is located on floor 1, to the left as you exit the lift.
Wifi is available in Dolche Vita.
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 15:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 15:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Level Change (Dolche Vita)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading into the cafe.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The ramp has a handrail on the right hand side leading down into the cafe.
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 29m (32yd) from the lift.
The accessible toilet is located on floor 2, at the far end of the Study Centre.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 200cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 6in).
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 75cm (2ft 5in).
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 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 accessible 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 accessible toilet.
There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (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 101cm (3ft 3in) high.
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 placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 76cm (2ft 5in) high.
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 good.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is also an adapted toilet on floor 0 by the standard toilets.
This was out of order at the time of the survey.
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 straight ahead from the main entrance.
The female and male toilets are 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
These toilets are also 28 metres from the car park entrance.
There are standard toilets on all floors.
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 not Text Relay aware.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
