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Disabled Access Guide for Reception and Admissions
University of Southampton
Winchester Campus
Park Avenue
Winchester
SO23 8DL
Tel: 02380 595000
Fax: 02380 593131
Web: http://www.southampton.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include a careers service, counselling service, the Learning Differences Centre and the Student Funds Office and Students Union Advice and Information Centre.
Level 1 is ground level.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in Winchester Campus.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Winchester.
There is not 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 side 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 3.7m x 4.8m (12ft 1in x 15ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 8m (26ft 2in) from the front entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 14m (15yd) from the front 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 not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located near the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 113cm (3ft 8in) 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.
Outside Access (Student Resources Network)
This information is for the entrance located at the side of the venue.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 98cm (3ft 2in) wide.
Level Change (Student Resources Network)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on the left as you face 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 140cm (4ft 7in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 4 steps to the area/service.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do not have handrails.
Reception
The reception desk is 2m (6ft 6in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance 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.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
The lift is 9m (29ft 6in) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.05m x 1.45m (3ft 5in x 4ft 9in).
The clear door width is 80cm.
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 not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
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 11m (12yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located off 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 twist lock.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 200cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 6in).
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 left.
The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
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 mirrors in the accessible toilet.
Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
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 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 poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located on the 1st floor.
The female and male toilets are 12m (13yd) from the lift.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
There are additional standard male and female toilets located on the 1st floor.
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.
