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Disabled Access Guide for Orwell Close
University of East Anglia
Norwich
Norfolk
NR4 7TJ
Tel: 01603 592092
Fax: 01603 592035
Email: accom@uea.ac.uk
Web: http://www.uea.ac.uk/accommodation
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include student accommodation in 5 flats.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Norwich.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
There is an airport coach stop located behind the CRU.
This links the Schools directly to Stansted, Heathrow and Gatwick Airports via National Express coach.
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 5m (13ft 1in x 16ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 28m (30yd) from the flat 3 entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 34m (37yd) from the flat 3 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 tarmac.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The dropped kerb does not 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.
The 2 bays are shared between Orwell and Wolfson Close.
At the time of research, a storage container was using one of the bays.
Outside Access (Flat 3 Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Flat 3 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 a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Outside Access (Flats 1 and 2 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 away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in) wide.
There is a similar entrance to flats 4 and 5.
Level Change (Flats 1 and 2 Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do not have handrails.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Level Change (Inside Access)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading into the kitchen in flat 3.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 80cm (2ft 7in).
Accommodation
Room Information
The establishment provides 1 adapted accommodation facility with an ensuite and/or separate adapted bathroom.
The adapted facilities are located in flat 3.
There is level access from an accessible entrance.
The room number viewed was 3C.
The width of the door to the room is 78cm (2ft 6in).
The bed is 52cm (1ft 8in) high.
The measurement between the bed base and floor is 5cm (1in).
Light switches are not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
There is a functional emergency alarm in the room.
Other adapted facilities available in the accommodation are a lowered surface in the shared kitchen.
Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in adapted accommodation.
Adapted Bathroom
The information relates to the ensuite.
The dimensions of the bathroom are 225cm x 205cm (7ft 4in x 6ft 8in).
The door opens by sliding.
The door is heavy.
There is a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
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 in height.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The height of the sink is 74cm (2ft 5in).
There is a mixer tap for the sink.
The tap type is lever.
There is a lateral transfer space.
The measurement for lateral transfer is 80cm (2ft 7in).
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
Wall mounted grab rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There are mirrors.
Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
Disposal facilities are not available.
Bath and Shower
There is not a bath.
Wheel In Shower
There is a wheel in shower.
The shower head height is adjustable.
The type of shower controls used is twist/turn.
The shower seat is flip down.
The show seat height is 54cm (1ft 9in).
There are handrails available.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted rooms
The colour contrast between external room door and wall is good.
The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
The colour contrast between internal room door and wall is good.
The colour contrast between external ensuite/bathroom door and wall is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted bathroom
The colour contrast between internal bathroom door and wall is good.
The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is good.
The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
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.
There are 1 adapted rooms with wheel in showers.
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 cannot be accessed by lift.
Adjoining rooms are not available.
At the time of research, the adapted room had just had a new carpet fitted, so no furniture was in place.
Photograph 2 shows the lowered surface in the shared kitchen for flat 3.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
There are 14 steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on the right side going up.
There is not a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are further standard rooms.
The details here are for the stairs in flat 3.
There are similar stairs in the other flats, although the handrail is on the left hand side going up in flats 4 and 5.
Additional Information
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 generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
