Disabled Access Guide for Monks Building

Services/facilities within the building include : The College Reception, The Registry and Student Services, Finance, Marketing Unit, Quality and Professional Development, the Senior Management Team, the School of Sport, Care and The Arts - teaching rooms and admin.

The venue is situated within the centre of the city.

This venue is situated in Lincoln.

The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Lincoln Central.

There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

This venue does have its own car park.

Parking is free for all users.

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 need to be booked in advance.

There are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4.5m x 5m (14ft 9in x 16ft 4in).

The nearest designated bay is 6m (19ft 8in) from the rear entrance.

The furthest designated bay is 15m (16yd) from the rear 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 dropped kerbs.

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 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.

This car park was out of use at the time of the survey due to construction work.

There are further car parks available throughout the campus.

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 double width.

The door opening is 177cm (5ft 9in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 177cm (5ft 9in) wide.

There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

There are steps to access this area/service.

The steps are located in front of the entrance.

There are 4 steps to the area/service.

The steps are clearly marked.

The steps are medium.

The steps do have handrails.

The handrails are on both sides.

The ramp is used to bypass the steps.

This information is for the entrance located at the rear 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 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.

Access via this entrance by swipe card only.

There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

The width of the ramp or slope is 112cm (3ft 8in).

The reception desk is 8m (26ft 2in) from the main entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is medium height.

Lighting levels are medium.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The hearing system is a fixed loop.

Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

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 medium.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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 both sides.

There is a landing.

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located at the rear of the building, by the rear entrance.

The lift is a platform lift.

The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.

The lift is 32m (35yd) from the main entrance.

Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.

The dimensions of the lift are 1.03m x 1.48m (3ft 4in x 4ft 10in).

The clear door width is 90cm.

There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.

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.

The lift is 2 metres from the rear entrance.

There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location of and access to adapted toilets

Features and dimensions of adapted toilets

Position of fixtures in adapted toilets

Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets

There is a similar adapted toilet available in the standard female toilet.

There are also similar toilets in the first floor standard toilets, except with functional alarms.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets

The female and male toilets are located to the rear of the reception area.

The female and male toilets are 27m (29yd) from the main entrance.

Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and 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 female standard toilets.

The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).

Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

There are also standard toilets available on the first and second floors.

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 generally on duty.

Staff are trained to BSL level 1.

Staff are Text Relay aware.