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Disabled Access Guide for Library
Bedford Campus
Polhill Avenue
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK41 9EA
Tel: 01234 793189
Email: libraryideas@beds.ac.uk
Web: http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk
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Introduction
The Library (Q Block) is located opposite P Block.
The Library is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Bedford.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Bedford.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking (Campus)
The main car park is located between Liberty Park and the Campus Centre.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 3 designated parking bays within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bays are 3.6m x 4.4m (11ft 9in x 14ft 5in).
There are 4 designated parking bays behind the Campus Centre.
The dimensions of the designated parking bays are 3.6m x 5.4m (11ft 9in x 17ft 8in).
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There are also 3 designated parking bays available at the rear of P Block and at the side of the Physical Education and Sports Science Centre.
Blue Badges must be registered with Facilities and Estates in order to be valid for parking on the site.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open by revolving.
There is an alternative entrance into the building adjacent to the revolving doors.
The alternative entrance has a single width automatic push pad operated door which has a width of 90cm.
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 low.
Lighting levels are bright.
There are security turnstiles on the ground floor to enter the library.
There is a wider gate available to bypass the turnstiles.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
There is a portable loop system available on request.
Most internal doors in the Library can be opened using a push pad operated automatic door.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are 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
There is a lift for public use.
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 G-1-2-3.
The lift is 20m (22yd) from the security turnstiles.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.2m x 1.3m (3ft 11in x 4ft 3in).
The clear door width is 90cm.
There is 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 not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
The lift contains a flip down seat.
Accessible Toilet (Staff)
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 10m (11yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located in the staff area to the left as you enter the building.
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 light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 210cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 10in).
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 70cm (2ft 3in).
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 not 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 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.
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 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 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 poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
A code is required to access the staff area.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 22m (24yd) from the lift.
The accessible toilet is located on the 2nd floor.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
This is by lift.
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 light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 210cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 10in).
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 right.
The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 3in).
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 not 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 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.
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 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 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 poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
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 1st floor.
The female and male toilets are 30m (33yd) from the lift.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
This is by lift.
Lighting levels are bright.
There are additional standard toilets available on the 2nd and 3rd floors.
Additional Information
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.
