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Disabled Access Guide for Main Building
Bankhead Avenue
Edinburgh
EH11 4DE
Tel: 0131 535 4600
Email: info@stevenson.ac.uk
Web: http://www.stevenson.ac.uk
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Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Edinburgh Park.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4.8m x 5.7m (15ft 8in x 18ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 20m (22yd) from the North Entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 108m (118yd) from the North 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.
Outside Access (North 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 96cm (3ft 1in) wide.
Level Change (North Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading to 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.
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading to the entrance.
There are 3 steps to the area/service.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The ramp overcomes the steps.
Level Change (Beyond North Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located beyond the entrance on the right.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).
Outside Access (South 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 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (South Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 148cm (4ft 10in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading to the entrance.
There are 2 steps to the area/service.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on the right going up.
The ramp overcomes the steps.
Reception
The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) from the North 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.
Inside Access
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8.
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
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-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8.
The lift is 58m (63yd) from the North Entrance.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.55m x 1.85m (5ft 1in x 6ft ).
The clear door width is 105cm.
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 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.
Additional lifts are located along the main corridor.
Lift (Fire Lift)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located on the right of the building.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8.
The lift is 38m (41yd) from the main entrance.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.35m x 1.5m (4ft 5in x 4ft 11in).
The clear door width is 110cm.
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 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 not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
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 no additional signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 11m (12yd) from the lift.
The accessible toilet is located on the left of the first 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 86cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 275cm x 435cm (9ft x 14ft 3in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
There is not a lateral transfer space.
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 a coat hook.
The coat hook is within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in accessible toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
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 44cm (1ft 5in).
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 a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
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 fair.
Lighting levels are medium.
Accessible Shower
Accessible shower facilities are available.
The showers are located within the adapted toilet.
There is a flip down seat.
The height of the seat is 38cm (1ft 2in).
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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 left of the first floor.
The female and male toilets are 10m (11yd) from the lift.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Changing Places
Location and access
The facility is located on the left of the first floor.
The facility is 11m (12yd) from the lift.
There is level access to the facility.
Dimensions and features
You do not need a key for the facility.
The dimensions of the facility are 275cm x 435cm (9ft x 14ft 3in).
The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
The facility changing bench is free standing.
The length of the bench is 178cm (5ft 10in).
The facility hoist is mobile.
The sling is attached to the hoist by loop.
The facility toilet is corner.
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
Drop down rails are provided.
As you face the toilet the drop down rails are on both sides.
The type of sink is adjustable.
Wall mounted hand rails are available at the sink.
As you face the sink rails are available on both sides.
Disposal facilities are available.
A privacy screen is not available.
Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
The facility has a non slip floor.
A functioning emergency alarm is available.
It is a push button style alarm.
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 generally on duty.
Staff are trained to BSL level 2.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
