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Disabled Access Guide for Peter Taylor House
Anglia Ruskin University
East Road
Cambridge
CB1 1PT
Tel: 01223 363271 Ext 2900
Fax: 01223 417706
Email: cambaccom@anglia.ac.uk
Web: http://www.anglia.ac.uk/housing
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Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in the Cambridge Campus.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Cambridge.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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.
At the start and end of each term, cars are able to access all areas around the building.
Outside Access (A Block - Main Entrance)
There is 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 164cm (5ft 4in) wide.
A resident's swipe card is required to access this entrance.
Outside Access (B Block Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 98cm (3ft 2in) wide.
The automatic door is operated by a resident's swipe card and opens towards you.
There are two identical entrances to access B Block.
Level Change (B Block 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.
The width of the ramp or slope is 118cm (3ft 10in).
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Accommodation
Room Information
The establishment provides 13 adapted accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate adapted bathroom.
The adapted facilities are located on the ground floor of A and B blocks.
There is level access from an accessible entrance.
The room number viewed was 46.
The width of the door to the room is 77cm (2ft 6in).
The dimensions of the clear floor space are 150cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 6in).
The bed is 66cm (2ft 1in) high.
The measurement between the bed base and floor is 5cm (1in).
Light switches are within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Other adapted facilities available in the bedroom are an automatic door to the room, operated by a key fob, or a push pad from the inside.
Other adapted facilities available in the accommodation are a height adjustable sink and hob, and an accessible oven (available in B Block ground floor kitchens only) .
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 130cm x 200cm (4ft 3in x 6ft 6in).
The door opens outwards.
The width of the door to the bathroom is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the bathroom.
The door does not have a lock.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 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 in height.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The height of the sink is 66cm (2ft 1in).
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 140cm (4ft 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 the ;left.
There are mirrors.
Mirrors are 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 47cm (1ft 6in).
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 fair.
The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
Auxiliary Aids - general
Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
Flashing alarms are available.
Flashing fire alarms are in the rooms.
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 13 adapted rooms with wheel in showers.
Standard Rooms
Ground Floor Standard Rooms
Ground floor rooms do have level access.
The rooms are located in both A and B Blocks.
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.
One kitchen in B block has an automatic door, push pad operated from the inside only.
Some ground floor kitchens have an emergency alarm fitted but they did not reach within 10 cm of the floor.
Other Floors (A Block Stairs)
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5.
There are 15+ 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 both sides.
There is a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are standards rooms on the 5th floor.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located in the foyer of A Block.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4.
The lift is 5m (16ft 4in) from the A Block main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.96m x 1.34m (3ft 1in x 4ft 4in).
The clear door width is 77cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
Other Floors (B Block Stairs)
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 15+ 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 a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are additional standard rooms.
Additional Information
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.
The photographs show the adjustable hob and accessible cooker, available in the shared kitchens in B Block.
Additional Information (Laundrette)
Photograph 1 shows the entrance to the laundrette, opposite A Block main entrance.
The laundrette contains washers and dryers accessible to wheelchair users, as shown in photograph 2.
