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Disabled Access Guide for Park House
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
Tel: 0121 414 3344
Fax: 0121 414 3971
Web: http://www.birmingham.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include staff offices, a small research library, computer cluster facilities, teaching rooms and a dining facility for the Health Service Management Centre and the Third Sector Research Centre.
Location
The venue is situated in Edgbaston Park Road, approximately 1km, (15 minutes walk) from the centre of the University.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is University.
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 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 is 1 designated parking bay within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 2.2m x 5.5m (7ft 2in x 18ft ).
The nearest designated bay is 5m (16ft 4in) from the main entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
The car park surface is tarmac.
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.
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 intercom is not in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 106cm (3ft 5in) 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 and immediately beyond the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Courtyard Room 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 towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 152cm (4ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (Courtyard Room 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.
Reception
The reception desk is 16m (17yd) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are varied.
Library
This library does not house a regular supply of books in Braille.
This library does not house a regular supply of books in large print.
This library does not house a regular supply of books on tape or disc.
There is not an ordering service.
The library does not have computers with accessible software.
Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.
The width of the library aisle is 60cm.
Staff can get books for staff/students if needed.
Restaurant / Bar (Dining Room)
The following information is for the restaurant.
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
There is a lowered section at the service counter.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 74cm (2ft 5in).
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 74cm (2ft 5in).
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are not clearly written.
Menus are not presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
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 not clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are staff offices.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 24m (26yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located on the ground floor corridor.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 158cm x 158cm (5ft 2in x 5ft 2in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
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.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
Disposal facilities are not 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 accessible 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 accessible toilet.
There are not mirrors in the accessible toilet.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 4in).
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 accessible toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
The adapted toilet is located within the standard female toilets.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located along the main corridor.
The female toilets are 24m (26yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located on the left as you enter.
The male toilets are 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
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 not Text Relay aware.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is not available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
