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Disabled Access Guide for Otter Gallery
University of Chichester
College Lane
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 6PE
Tel: 01243 816000
Web: http://www.chiuni.ac.uk/ottergallery
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Chichester.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 2.7m x 4.8m (8ft 10in x 15ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 14m (15yd) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is concrete.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park is 12m from the venue's entrance.
The convenient dropoff point is located in the car park
Outside Access (the Learning Resources Centre)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in) wide.
Level Change (the Learning Resources Centre)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located adjacent to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 122cm (4ft ).
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do not have handrails.
The moderate slope overcomes the step.
Reception
The reception desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
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 not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located in the reception foyer.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G - 1.
The lift is 7m (22ft 11in) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1m x 1.4m (3ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 13m (14yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located on the 1st floor.
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 dimensions of the adapted toilet are 200cm x 148cm (6ft 6in x 4ft 10in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 83cm (2ft 8in).
The tap type is lever.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are 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 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
There is a sink.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located off the reception foyer.
The female toilets are 18m (20yd) from the accessible 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 off the reception foyer.
The male toilets are 15m (16yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents are not available 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.
The photograph shows the moderate slope between the car park and the entrance.
Comments
The opening times refer to term time only. During vacation time the venue is open Monday - Friday 9.00 - 17.00 only. (Closed on Bank holidays and Christmas week).
