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Disabled Access Guide for Newark College Reception Building
Newark College
Friary Road
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 1PB
Tel: 01636 680680
Fax: 01636 680681
Email: enquiries@newark.ac.uk
Web: http://www.lincolncollege.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include the main reception, art and design, childcare, the Registry, Student Services, HR and general teaching rooms.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Newark.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Newark Northgate.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
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.
There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.7m x 6.2m (12ft 1in x 20ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 57m (62yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 71m (77yd) 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 block paving.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is a designated drop off point.
Access into the car park is via a security barrier.
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 double width.
The door opening is 128cm (4ft 2in) wide.
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 easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Engineering Block Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 163cm (5ft 4in) wide.
This entrance gives direct access to the Engineering Block and the rear of the Reception Building.
Outside Access (Side Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located opposite the Newark Learning Centre.
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 99cm (3ft 2in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in) wide.
The automatic door opens towards you.
Level Change (Side Entrance)
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.
There is a standard and/or platform lift to access this area/service.
Lift (Side Entrance Lift)
The lift is located outside the building, by the side entrance.
The lift is a platform lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 40m (44yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.99m x 1.43m (3ft 2in x 4ft 8in).
The clear door width is 97cm.
There are 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 medium.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
This lift also overcomes the side entrance steps to access the ground floor.
Reception (Main)
The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Reception (Student Registry)
The reception desk is 16m (17yd) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
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 bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
The photographs show a classroom and a meeting room.
Level Change (Access to Engineering Block)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located at the rear of the building.
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 100cm (3ft 3in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located at the rear of the building.
There are 2 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on the left going up.
Level Change (Pottery Workshop)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located off the corridor just in from the side entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 105cm (3ft 5in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the workshop entrance.
There are 2 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
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Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
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 to the left as you enter the building.
The lift is a stair lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 25m (27yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.72m x 0.86m (2ft 4in x 2ft 9in).
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
This lift is only used if the side lift is out of service.
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 6m (19ft 8in) from the Engineering Block entrance.
The adapted toilet is located directly ahead as you enter via the Engineering Block 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 inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 263cm x 330cm (8ft 7in x 10ft 9in).
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 190cm (6ft 2in).
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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not 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 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 104cm (3ft 4in) high.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 103cm (3ft 4in) high.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in) high.
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 adapted 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 poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Adapted Shower
Adapted shower facilities are available.
The showers are located in the adapted toilet.
There is an adjustable shower head.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Changing Places
Location and access
The facility is located straight ahead of the Engineering Block entrance.
The facility is 6m (19ft 8in) from the Engineering Block entrance.
There is level access to the facility.
Dimensions and features
You do not need a key for the facility.
The dimensions of the facility are 263cm x 330cm (8ft 7in x 10ft 9in).
The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
The facility changing bench is free standing.
The length of the bench is 182cm (5ft 11in).
The facility hoist is powered overhead.
The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
The facility toilet is corner.
The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 190cm (6ft 2in).
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
Drop down rails are provided.
As you face the toilet the drop down rails are on the right.
The type of sink is fixed.
Wall mounted hand rails are available at the sink.
As you face the sink rails are available on the right.
Disposal facilities are available.
A privacy screen is not available.
Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
The facility has a non slip floor.
A functioning emergency alarm is available.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located to the right as you enter the building.
The female toilets are 22m (24yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located to the left as you enter the building.
The male toilets are 27m (29yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
There are also female toilets located on the first floor.
Level Change (Standard Male Toilets)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the toilet entrance.
There are 2 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
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.
