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Disabled Access Guide for Lincoln College of Art & Design
Christ′s Hospital Terrace
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN2 1LY
Tel: 01522 876000
Fax: 01522 876200
Email: enquiries@lincolncollege.ac.uk
Web: http://www.lincolncollege.ac.uk
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Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Lincoln.
The venue is on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Lincoln Central.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The car park is at the side of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
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.
There is a designated parking area for Blue Badge holders with space for 2 cars.
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 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 180cm (5ft 10in) wide.
The automatic doors are operated via a push pad.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 2 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do not have handrails.
Reception
The reception desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are not allowed in public parts of the venue.
There are several rooms in the building that can only be accessed via stairs.
These include on the ground floor: Workshop 0.1, Room 0.2 and 0.3.
On the 1st floor this includes: Room 1.1 and Room 1.6.
On the 2nd floor this includes: Room 2.3, Room 2.9 and Room 2.10.
The photograph shows Workshop 0.1.
Level Change (Workshop 0.1)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located between the foyer and the workshop.
There are 3 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do not have handrails.
Level Change (Rooms 0.2 and 0.3)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located between the corridor and the rooms.
There are 2 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
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.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are selected rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located to the left as you enter the building.
The lift is a platform lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
The lift is 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.8m x 1.4m (2ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
The clear door width is 80cm.
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 7m (22ft 11in) from the lift.
The adapted toilet is located on the 1st floor.
There is not 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 locking handle.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 145cm x 200cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 6in).
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 80cm (2ft 7in).
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 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 7in).
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 102cm (3ft 4in) 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 111cm (3ft 7in) high.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 75cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
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 medium.
The adapted toilet doubles as a female staff toilet.
Level Change (Adapted Toilet)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located between the lift and the toilet.
There are 2 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on the left going up.
Access to Room 1.2 is also via these steps.
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 at the rear of the foyer.
The female and male toilets are 10m (11yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Level Change (Standard Toilets)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the toilet entrance.
There are 2 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do not have handrails.
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 generally on duty.
Staff are trained to BSL level 2.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
