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Disabled Access Guide for Okeford House
3 Crimea Way
Winton
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH9 1AR
Tel: 01202 966792
Fax: 01202 965025
Email: askBUhome@bournemouth.ac.uk
Web: http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/accommodation
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include student accommodation, run by Signpost Homes.
Okeford House is comprised of 2 blocks, front and rear.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Bournemouth.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Bournemouth.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This 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.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are not available.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the side 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 87cm (2ft 10in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 96cm (3ft 1in) wide.
The 1st door is a gate, which requires a key fob to operate.
This leads into the courtyard garden area.
The 2nd door leads into the front block from the courtyard.
There is a similar door leading into the rear block.
Level Change (Accessible 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.
There is also a moderate ramp in front of the 2nd door at this entrance.
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 towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in) wide.
This entrance gives direct access to the front block.
The rear block is accessed via the courtyard.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 2 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.
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 allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
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 both sides.
There is a landing.
The details here are for the stairs in the front block.
There are identical stairs in the rear block.
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 2m (6ft 6in) from the 2nd door of the accessible entrance.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.01m x 1.39m (3ft 3in x 4ft 6in).
The clear door width is 77cm.
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 controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is low.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
There is an identical lift in the rear block.
Accommodation
Room Information
The width of the door to the room is 0cm (0in).
Adapted Bathroom
The width of the door to the bathroom is 0cm (0in).
Bath and Shower
Wheel In Shower
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted rooms
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted bathroom
Auxiliary Aids - general
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.
Standard Rooms
Ground Floor Standard Rooms
Ground floor rooms do have level access.
Adjoining rooms are not available.
Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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.
Photograph 1 shows a standard studio apartment.
Photograph 2 shows a standard room.
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 2nd door of the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the main block lift foyer.
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 78cm (2ft 6in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 118cm x 195cm (3ft 10in x 6ft 4in).
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 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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
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 not mirrors in the adapted toilet.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is not a towel dispenser.
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 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 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 not available.
Additional Information
Staff do not 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 cannot be requested.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
The photograph shows the courtyard garden area.
