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Disabled Access Guide for Mellish Clark Building
Anglia Ruskin University
East Road
Cambridge
CB1 1PT
Tel: 0845 271 3333
Email: answers@anglia.ac.uk
Web: http://www.anglia.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include the Department of Forensic Science and Chemistry, the Cambridge School of Art, including Fine Art and Print Making, the Interior Design Studio, Film Studios, Audio Music Technology Studios, Electronics Laboratory, the Cisco Networking Academy and lecture theatres.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in Cambridge.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Cambridge.
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 not free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is outside the Bryant Building.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.5m x 5m (11ft 5in x 16ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 35m (38yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 39m (42yd) 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 uneven surfaces.
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.
Parking on campus is for staff permit holders only. Visiting Blue Badge holders requiring on site parking should contact the University in advance.
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 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
The automatic door is push pad operated, and opens towards you.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of 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.
Outside Access (Side Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located next to the David Building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in) wide.
This entrance is on the same level as the entrance to David Building, and gives access to the landing between the ground and 1st floors.
Level Change (Side Entrance)
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 clearly marked.
The steps are shallow.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
There is level access to the front of Lecture Theatre 001 on the ground floor, but there are no designated wheelchair spaces.
Hearing loops are fitted in Lecture Theatres 001, 002 and 206.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
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 the left side going up.
There is not a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located just past the stairs from the main entrance.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
The lift is 13m (14yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.95m x 2m (3ft 1in x 6ft 6in).
The clear door width is 79cm.
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.
There is an easy ramp in front of the lift on the 2nd floor.
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 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 adapted toilet is 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located within the standard toilets.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is not a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 127cm x 111cm (4ft 2in x 3ft 7in).
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 right.
The lateral transfer space is 76cm (2ft 5in).
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 a coat hook.
The coat hook is within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
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 a shelf within the adapted toilet.
The shelf is higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
There are mirrors in the adapted 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 109cm (3ft 6in) high.
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 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 fair.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
The details here are for the adapted cubicle in the standard male toilets.
There is an identical cubicle in the female toilets, shown in photograph 2.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located on the ground floor, in the far corner.
The female toilets are 26m (28yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located on the ground floor, past the lift.
The male toilets are 14m (15yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located in the standard female toilets.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 87cm (2ft 10in).
Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
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 not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
Photograph 1 shows the entrance to one of the sound proof booths in the Audio Music Technology Studio area. These booths have a shallow step or threshold at their entrances, but there are portable ramps available to overcome them.
Photograph 2 shows the film studio on the 1st floor.
