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Disabled Access Guide for Media Factory
Fylde Road
Preston
Lancashire
PR1 2HE
Tel: 01772 201 201
Fax: 01772 892 400
Email: cenquiries@uclan.ac.uk
Web: http://www.uclan.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include the Factory Cafe, main theatre, studios, offices and classrooms.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 07:30 - 21:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 21:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 20:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The building closes an hour earlier during student vacation.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in City Campus Preston.
The venue is on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Preston.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
This information relates to the Computing and Technology Car Park.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4m x 5m (13ft 1in x 16ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 90m (98yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 100m (109yd) from the main 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 not 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.
A permit is required to park on university car parks.
For further details on parking on campus please see the university website parking page.
The car park is mostly out of use due to building work.
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 automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 116cm (3ft 9in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
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 bright.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
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.
There is a portable infrared hearing assistance system which can be used as and when required throughout the campus.
Theatre / Opera House
There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
Designated seating is located at the front of the theatre.
Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
A companion may sit with you.
Companions sit next to you.
It is 24m (26yd) from the designated seating area to the nearest adapted toilet.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
The rows suitable for hearing loops are all rows.
Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
Restaurant / Bar
The following information is for the cafe.
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Full table service is not available.
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.
No chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 70cm (2ft 3in).
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 90cm (2ft 11in).
Starbucks speciality coffees are available.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
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 on the right as you enter.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4.
The lift is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.1m x 1.4m (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
The clear door width is 90cm.
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 low.
The lift does 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 Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
There is tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 42m (46yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located towards the rear of 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 86cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 225cm (5ft 6in x 7ft 4in).
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 100cm (3ft 3in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
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 good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Accessible Toilet (Dressing Rooms)
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 Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
There is tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 80m (87yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located at the rear of 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 86cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 330cm (6ft 6in x 10ft 9in).
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 130cm (4ft 3in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
It is a push button style of alarm.
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 50cm (1ft 7in).
There is not a hand dryer.
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 good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are low.
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 towards the rear of the building.
The female and male toilets are 40m (44yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Additional standard toilets are located on all floors.
Accessible Shower (Dressing Rooms)
Accessible shower facilities are available.
The showers are located within the adapted toilet.
There is an adjustable shower head.
There are handrails.
There is a flip down seat.
The height of the seat is 44cm (1ft 5in).
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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.
