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Disabled Access Guide for River House
53-57 High Street
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey
KT1 1LQ
Tel: 020 8547 2000
Fax: 020 8547 8291
Email: admissions-info@kingston.ac.uk
Web: http://www.kingston.ac.uk
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Introduction
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Kingston upon Thames.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Kingston.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
There is 1 designated parking bay within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3m x 4.7m (9ft 10in x 15ft 5in).
The nearest designated bay is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is limited staff parking available in front of the rear entrance on South Lane.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on the High Street.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) 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 from the parking bays.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 7 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The ramp is used to overcome the steps.
Outside Access (South Lane Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
Level Change (South Lane 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.
This entrance gives access to the rear of the building.
Reception
The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The reception is to the left as you enter from the High Street entrance.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are bright.
The photograph shows the meeting room available on the 3rd floor.
There is level access to all floors via the lift.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G - 3.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
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.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located off the reception area.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G - 3.
The lift is 7m (22ft 11in) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.1m x 1.5m (3ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
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 lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 10m (11yd) from the accessible entrance.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 160cm x 200cm (5ft 2in x 6ft 6in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 5in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are 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 is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
There are 2 identical adapted toilets situated in the building, located in the same position on the ground and 2nd floors.
On the ground floor, the adapted toilets and standartd toilets are located to the right hand side as you enter from High Street.
The adapted toilets on the ground and 2nd floor are also used as standard female toilets.
There are standard female toilets available on every floor.
There are male toilets available on the ground, 2nd and 3rd floors.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are 10m (11yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are 10m (11yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
There are 2 identical adapted toilets situated in the building, located in the same position on the ground and 2nd floors.
On the ground floor, the adapted toilets and standartd toilets are located to the right hand side as you enter from High Street.
The adapted toilets on the ground and 2nd floor are also used as standard female toilets.
There are standard female toilets available on every floor.
There are male toilets available on the ground, 2nd and 3rd floors.
Additional Information
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
