Disabled Access Guide for Richard Hoggart Building

Services/facilities within the building include the Great Hall, the Small Hall/Cinema, lecture and teaching rooms, the Department of History, the Department of Music, the Department of Art, the Student Centre, Student Services and the Disability Team, Course Enquiries, multi faith prayer rooms, the refectory, Loafers Cafe, staff dining room and the Student Union Shop.

The venue is situated within the centre of the area.

This venue is situated in New Cross.

The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.

The nearest mainline Railway Station is New Cross.

There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

This venue does have its own car park.

Parking is not free for all users.

Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.

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 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 2.7m x 5.5m (8ft 10in x 18ft ).

The nearest designated bay is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.

The furthest designated bay is 20m (22yd) 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 slopes/ramps.

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.

Parking is very limited on the Goldsmiths campus. There are a number of designated bays for Blue Badge holders reserved for current staff and students with mobility needs.

Visitors requiring parking should contact the college at least 48 hours in advance.

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open away from you (push).

The doors are single width.

The doors are permanently held open.

The door opening is 151cm (4ft 11in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open towards you (pull).

The doors are double width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in) wide.

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 easy.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building, off College Green.

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 144cm (4ft 8in) wide.

There are 2 similar entrances at the rear of the building.

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 are steps to access this area/service.

The steps are located just inside the entrance.

There are 3 steps to the area/service.

The lighting levels at the steps are medium.

The steps are clearly marked.

The steps are medium.

The steps do have handrails.

The handrails are on the right going up.

There is also a moderate ramp, 93cm wide, with a handrail on the left hand side going up, just inside the entrance which overcomes the steps.

The details here are for the entrance on the far side of College Green from the George Wood Theatre.

The entrance next to the theatre has 4 steps and a steep ramp just inside.

The reception desk is 7m (22ft 11in) from the main entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is medium height.

The desk does not have a lowered section.

Lighting levels are medium.

There is not level access to the service.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

This venue does play background music.

Music is played in the refectory.

The lighting levels are varied.

Photograph 1 shows the Great Hall, located on the ground floor, just inside the main entrance.

Photograph 2 shows the Small Hall, which is also used as a cinema.

This has designated spaces for wheelchair users at the front.

All lecture theatres in the building have areas accessible to wheelchair users, but not necessarily designated spaces.

There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located in the corridors on the left of the building.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

The ramps are located towards the rear of the ground and first floors.

There are also easy and moderate ramps thoughout the building.

There are steps to access this area/service.

The steps are located either side of the stage.

There are 5 steps to the area/service.

The steps are not clearly marked.

The steps are deep.

The steps do have handrails.

The handrails are on both sides.

The reception desk is 49m (53yd) from the main entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is low.

Lighting levels are medium.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

The Student Centre is located on the left hand side of the building, on the ground floor.

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 clearly marked.

The steps are medium height.

The steps do have handrails.

The steps have a handrail on the right side going up.

There is a landing.

Stairs A are located by lift 1, in the front left hand corner of the building.

Stairs B are located in the centre of the left hand side of the building, and have the handrail on the left hand side going up (shown in photograph 2).

There are similar stairs throughout the building. The stairs at the rear of the building access the upper and lower first floor.

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located to the left of the main entrance as you enter.

The lift is a standard lift.

The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.

The lift is 22m (24yd) from the main entrance.

Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.

The dimensions of the lift are 1.07m x 1.29m (3ft 6in x 4ft 2in).

The clear door width is 76cm.

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.

The lift is located on the right of the building, towards the rear.

The lift is a standard lift.

The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-L1-U1-2.

The lift is 89m (97yd) from the main entrance.

The dimensions of the lift are 1.01m x 1.4m (3ft 3in x 4ft 7in).

The clear door width is 90cm.

There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.

There is 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.

L1 is the main part of the first floor.

U1 is the first floor of the Music Department, overcoming the steps.

Lift 2 is similar to this, and is located at the rear of the building on the left hand side.

It accesses the lower and upper first floors.

There are steps to access this area/service.

The steps are located next to lift 3.

There are 4 steps to the area/service.

The lighting levels at the steps are medium.

The steps are clearly marked.

The steps are deep.

The steps do not have handrails.

These steps lead to the Music Department rooms on the first floor, and can be overcome using lift 3.

There are also 6 medium steps, not clearly marked, just past lift 3, leading to the upper first floor rooms at the rear of the building.

There is a platform lift available to overcome these steps.

The upper first floor can also be accessed via lift 2.

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located on the steps towards the rear of the building.

The lift is a platform lift.

The platform lift accesses a small level change.

The lift is 12m (13yd) from the lift 3.

Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.

The dimensions of the lift are 0.9m x 1.1m (2ft 11in x 3ft 7in).

The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.

The lighting level in the lift is medium.

There are steps to access this area/service.

The steps are located by Stairs A.

There are 6 steps to the area/service.

The lighting levels at the steps are medium.

The steps are clearly marked.

The steps are deep.

The steps do have handrails.

The handrails are on both sides.

The steps lead to Room 303.

There are also 4 deep, well marked steps with handrails both sides, leading up to Room 306, shown in photograph 2.

Room 305 is accessed by 7 steps, and the second floor art studio is accessed by 5 steps.

The following information is for the refectory.

Once inside, there is level access to the service.

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 60m (65yd) from the main entrance.

The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 66cm (2ft 1in).

The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 73cm (2ft 4in).

Menus are wall only.

Menus are not available in Braille.

Menus are not available in large print.

Picture menus are not available.

Menus are clearly written.

Menus are presented in contrasting colours.

The type of food served here is main meals and snacks.

The refectory contains a main serving area, shown in photograph 1.

Hot food and main meals are served here at lunchtime.

It also contains Tastte Coffee Counter, selling sandwiches and snacks.

The following information is for the cafe.

Once inside, there is not level access to the service.

Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.

Food or drinks can be brought to the table.

There is not 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 68m (74yd) from the main entrance.

The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 72cm (2ft 4in).

The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 106cm (3ft 5in).

Menus are wall only.

Menus are not available in Braille.

Menus are not available in large print.

Picture menus are not available.

Menus are clearly written.

Menus are presented in contrasting colours.

The type of food served here is sandwiches, hot and cold snacks.

Loafers Cafe is located on the ground floor, on the right hand side of the building.

There is also a Costa Coffee counter next to Loafers, just off the main corridor.

There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located in the corridor to the side of the cafe.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

There are steps to access this area/service.

The steps are located within the cafe.

There are 2 steps to the area/service.

The lighting levels at the steps are medium.

The steps are clearly marked.

The steps are medium.

The steps do have handrails.

The handrails are on the left going up.

The ramp overcomes the steps mentioned.

It also leads to the Small Hall/cinema.

The following information is for the restaurant.

Once inside, there is level access to the service.

Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.

Food or drinks can be brought to the table.

There is not 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.

All chairs have armrests.

The nearest table is 44m (48yd) from the lift 3.

The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 70cm (2ft 3in).

Menus are wall only.

Menus are not available in Braille.

Menus are not available in large print.

Picture menus are not available.

Menus are clearly written.

Menus are presented in contrasting colours.

The type of food served here is main meals.

The staff dining room is located on the first floor, directly above the refectory.

There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location of and access to accessible toilets

Features and dimensions of accessible toilets

Position of fixtures in accessible toilets

Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are located within the venue.

The baby change facilities are located in this accessible toilet.

The height of the baby change table once extended is 86cm (2ft 9in).

There is an identical accessible toilet, except without a baby change table in the cubicle, in the same location on the first floor.

There are also two accessible toilets by the standard toilets on the right hand side of the ground floor.

These have the lateral transfer spaces on opposite sides.

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 left hand side of the ground floor.

The female and male toilets are 55m (60yd) from the main entrance.

Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.

Lighting levels are medium.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are located within the venue.

The baby change facilities are located in the first floor toilet area.

The height of the baby change table once extended is 86cm (2ft 9in).

Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

This is by lift.

There are also male and female toilets on the right hand side of the ground floor, and on the left hand side of the first floor.

All contain cubicles with grab rails fitted and doors that open outwards.

There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located leading to the toilet area from the corridor.

The ramp or slope is easy.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

The width of the ramp or slope is 81cm (2ft 7in).

Accessible shower facilities are available.

There is an adjustable shower head.

There are handrails.

There is a flip down seat.

The height of the seat is 55cm (1ft 9in).

Other facilities available are an alarm.

There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

The accessible shower is located in the accessible toilet on the right hand side of the ground floor with the transfer space on the right.

There are also standard showers available in the toilet area on the right hand side of the ground floor. These are accessed by medium steps.

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 available.

Drinking straws are available on request.

Disability Equality courses are run by Student Services.

These are open to all staff, but are not compulsory.

Photograph 1 shows the refuge point located by lift 1 on the first floor.

There are also refuge points by lifts 2 and 3 on floors L1, U1 and 2.

Photograph 2 shows the refuge point by the first floor platform lift, on the upper first floor level.