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Disabled Access Guide for Ralph
South Staffordshire College
Rodbaston Campus
Penkridge Road
Penkridge
ST19 5PH
Tel: 0300 456 24 24
Fax: 01785 715701
Email: enquiries@southstaffs.ac.uk
Web: http://www.southstaffs.ac.uk
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Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in the Rodbaston campus.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Penkridge.
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 are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4.1m x 5.5m (13ft 5in x 18ft ).
The nearest designated bay is 27m (29yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 40m (44yd) from the main 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 uneven surfaces.
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.
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 (Main 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 95cm (3ft 1in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading to 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.
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading to 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 in the centre.
The ramp overcomes the steps.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
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 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the building.
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 twist lock.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 125cm x 226cm (4ft 1in x 7ft 4in).
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 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 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 105cm (3ft 5in) high.
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 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 fair.
Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Unisex Toilets
The unisex toilet is located at the rear of the building.
The unisex toilets are 5m (16ft 4in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex 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 Text Relay aware.
