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Disabled Access Guide for Maple Bank
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
Tel: 0121 414 3344
Fax: 0121 414 3971
Web: http://www.birmingham.ac.uk
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Introduction
Maple Bank forms part of the Vale Village development of Student residences. The Village accommodates over 2700 mainly undergraduate students. At the heart of the Village is the hub which boasts fantastic facilities for all University of Birmingham students, (both residents of the Vale village and elsewhere). The hub comprises of Fusion (a dining and social space), Bar One, (main bar and nightclub), shops and a 24-hour cash machine.
Maple Bank consists of 87 flats with 5 study bedrooms The flats are arranged in blocks to accommodate a total of 435 undergraduate students.
None of the flats have been adapted to accommodate a student with mobility related disabilities.
The block surveyed was Block 8.
Location
The venue is approximately 1.5km, (20 minutes walk) from the centre of the University
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is University.
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 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
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 not have tactile paving.
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 (Maple Bank Block 8 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 away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Maple Bank Block 8 Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading down to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
Outside Access (Flat 60 Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located ahead as you enter the block.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 75cm (2ft 5in) wide.
Outside Access (Laundrette 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 away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 86cm (2ft 9in) wide.
The laundrette is located in a separate building between the Maple Bank blocks.
Level Change (Laundrette Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is steep.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 80cm (2ft 7in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do not have handrails.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are medium.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
There are 14 steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on the right side going up.
There is not a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are additional flats.
Accommodation
Room Information
The establishment provides 0 adapted accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate adapted bathroom.
Adapted Bathroom
Bath and Shower
Wheel In Shower
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted rooms
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted bathroom
Auxiliary Aids - general
None of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
Standard Rooms
Ground Floor Standard Rooms
Ground floor rooms do have level access.
The rooms are located in the flats.
Adjoining rooms are not available.
Standard Rooms on Other Floors
There are standard rooms on other floors.
The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
Adjoining rooms are not available.
Accessible Toilet
There are no accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Unisex Toilets
The unisex toilet is located on the left as you enter the flat.
The unisex toilets are 2m (6ft 6in) from the flat entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Shower
Standard level access shower facilities are available.
The showers are located on the left as you enter the flat.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Additional Information
Staff do not 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.
