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Disabled Access Guide for Medical School
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
Tel: 0121 414 3344
Fax: 0121 414 3971
Web: http://www.birmingham.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include staff offices, seminar rooms, lecture theatres, practical teaching rooms, research and teaching laboratories, computer clusters, and the Barnes Library.
Related link Medical School Extension.
Related link Wolfson Centre for Medical Education.
This building links to the Medical School Extension and the Wolfson Centre for Medical Education.
Location
The venue is situated to the north of the main Edgbaston Campus, approx. 0.75km from the centre of the campus.
Because of the stairs to the main entrance, the Medical School is only accessible to wheelchair users, or those for whom stairs provide a barrier to access, via the Medical School Extension
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 front 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 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 5.8m x 5.2m (19ft x 17ft ).
The nearest designated bay is 32m (35yd) from the accessible entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 78m (85yd) from the accessible 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 uneven surfaces.
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.
There are 4 designated bays located by the accessible entrance, and 1 by the Medical School main entrance.
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 towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 162cm (5ft 3in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading up to the entrance.
There are 12 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are in the centre.
Outside Access (Accessible 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 towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 164cm (5ft 4in) wide.
Level Change (Accessible Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located n front of and immediately beyond the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Reception (Main Reception - Security)
The reception desk is 60m (65yd) from the accessible entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
There are security barriers, 52 and 99cm wide, next to the reception desk, leading from the main entrance into the building.
A university swipe card is required to access these barriers, although the wider barrier can be opened by reception.
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.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
The portable hearing loop is located in the library.
Level Change (Department of Anatomy)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on the second floor leading up to the service.
The ramp or slope is steep.
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 98cm (3ft 2in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located on the second floor leading up to the service.
There are 3 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are low.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on the left going up.
The ramp overcomes the steps.
Level Change (Second Floor Labs)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located on the second floor leading up to the service.
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 (Second Floor - Seminar Rooms)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading up to the service.
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 106cm (3ft 5in).
Level Change (Computer Cluster Mezzanine)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on the second floor of the computer cluster area.
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 97cm (3ft 2in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located on the second floor of the computer cluster area.
There are 3 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The ramp overcomes the steps.
Library
This library does not house a regular supply of books in Braille.
This library does not house a regular supply of books in large print.
This library does not house a regular supply of books on tape or disc.
There is not an ordering service.
The library does not have computers with accessible software.
Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.
Library opening times vary depending on the term.
Lift (Library)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located in the library.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G-1-2.
The lift is 15m (16yd) from the main lift.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.86m x 1.12m (2ft 9in x 3ft 8in).
The clear door width is 77cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not 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 not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-1-2.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is low.
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.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are a computer cluster in the top floor area.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located in the main foyer.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G-1-2.
The lift is 68m (74yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.2m x 1.75m (3ft 11in x 5ft 8in).
The clear door width is 76cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not 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 not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
There are alternative lifts with similar dimensions in the East and West wings.
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 102m (111yd) from the accessible entrance.
The accessible toilet is located on the ground floor of East Wing.
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 locking handle.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 83cm (2ft 8in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 185cm x 185cm (6ft x 6ft ).
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 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 a functional emergency alarm available.
It is not a push button style of alarm.
Disposal facilities are not 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 poor.
Lighting levels are bright.
There are also similar accessible toilets on the lower ground and first floors in the same location.
The toilet on the lower ground floor has a smaller cubicle, and lower contrast grab rails.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located on the lower ground floor.
The female toilets are 40m (44yd) from the lift.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
This is by lift.
Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located on the ground floor of East Wing.
The male toilets are 102m (111yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
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.
