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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include student accommodation run by Signpost Homes.

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  • Okeford House is comprised of 2 blocks.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Bournemouth.
• The nearest mainline station is Bournemouth.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability & Additional Learning Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01202 965663.
• Email: [email protected].
• Assistance dogs have full access to the University’s estate, relevant buildings and University student accommodation. An application form for use of an assistance dog can be found on the BU intranet.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.
• There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• The name of the car park is Waitrose.
• The car park is located to the rear of the building.

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  • There is unmarked standard on-street parking available directly outside the building on Crimea Road, on a first come first serve basis.
  • Waitrose car park has 2 designated bays available on the open air surface as you drive in, and 2 designated bays in the underground part of the car park.
  • For more details of parking at the university, please see the University website parking pages.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in) wide.

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  • This entrance gives direct access to the front block.
  • The rear block is accessed via the courtyard.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm (3ft 2in).
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  • The first door is a gate, which requires a key fob to operate. This leads into the courtyard garden area.
  • The second door leads into the front block from the courtyard.
  • There is a similar door leading into the rear block.

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Level Change (Accessible Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the gate and in front of the second door.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are varied.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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  • The launderette is located on the first floor.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
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  • The details above are for the stairs in the front block.
  • There are identical stairs in the rear block.

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Lift

• The lift is located in the front block.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
• The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the accessible entrance.
• The clear door width is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 101cm x 139cm (3ft 4in x 4ft 7in).
• 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 not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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  • There is an identical lift in the rear block.

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Accommodation

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• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • None of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
  • There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Comments View
  • Photograph 1 shows a standard studio apartment.
  • Photograph 2 shows a standard room.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the lift foyer of the main building.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 149cm x 195cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 5in).
  • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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  • Wall-mounted grab 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 is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • 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 (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are not available.

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Additional Info

• 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 normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.

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  • The photograph shows the courtyard.