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Disabled Access Guide for Mildmay Sports Hall
Anglia Ruskin University
Bishop Hall Lane
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1SQ
Tel: 0845 196 4321
Fax: 01245 684331
Web: http://www.anglia.ac.uk/sport
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include a fitness suite and sports hall.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 07:45 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:45 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:45 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 07:45 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 07:45 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 20:00 |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in Rivermead.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Chelmsford.
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 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 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4m x 3.5m (13ft 1in x 11ft 5in).
The nearest designated bay is 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 33m (36yd) from the man 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 block 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.
The car park is for staff and student permit holders weekdays up to 17.00.
Parking can be made available for visitors during these times on request.
Parking is free to all after 17.00 and at weekends.
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 towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 7m (22ft 11in) from the main 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 is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played in the fitness suite.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 16m (17yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located at the far end of the corridor from the main entrance.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 137cm x 193cm (4ft 5in x 6ft 3in).
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 109cm (3ft 6in).
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 not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
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 47cm (1ft 6in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser can 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 76cm (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 good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
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 within the standard changing rooms.
The female and male toilets are 23m (25yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
The standard toilets include a cubicle with grabrails fitted and a door which opens outwards.
Adapted Shower
Adapted 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.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Fitness Suite
Access to fitness suite
The fitness suite is located to the left of the main entrance as you enter.
The fitness suite is 5m (16ft 4in) from the main entrance.
IFI Accredited Fitness Suite
IFI accredited equipment is available.
For example:
There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
There is level access to all of the equipment.
Standard Changing Room
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located at the far end of the corridor from the entrance.
The standard changing room is 13m (14yd) from the main entrance.
The standard changing room is 6m (19ft 8in) from the reception desk.
The standard changing room is 9m (29ft 6in) from the the fitness suite.
There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Shower
Standard level access shower facilities are available.
The showers are located within the standard changing rooms.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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 not Text Relay aware.
