Disabled Access Guide for Rivermead Gate

Services/facilities within the building include a Medical Centre, the International and Development Office, Risk Management, Financial Services and Procurement.

The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.

This venue is situated in Rivermead.

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

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Chelmsford.

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

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 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4.5m x 4.5m (14ft 9in x 14ft 9in).

The nearest designated bay is 25m (27yd) from the main entrance.

The furthest designated bay is 42m (46yd) 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 block paving.

There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.

The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.

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.

This car park is free for 2 hours.

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

There is not level access to the service.

The intercom is not in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.

The main doors open towards you (pull).

The doors are double width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 83cm (2ft 8in) 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 moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

The reception desk is 18m (20yd) 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 bright.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

The Financial Services Counter is located on the 3rd floor, to the right as you exit the lift.

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 varied.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.

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.

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located at the far end of the entrance foyer.

The lift is a standard lift.

The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3.

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 2.01m x 0.99m (6ft 7in x 3ft 2in).

The clear door width is 79cm.

There are not 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.

This lift is for the use of university staff only.

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located at the far end of the entrance foyer.

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

The lift is 11m (12yd) from the main entrance.

The dimensions of the lift are 1.3m x 0.96m (4ft 3in x 3ft 1in).

The clear door width is 79cm.

There are not 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.

This lift is for the Medical Centre users only.

The Medical Centre is located on the 1st floor and is not owned by the university.

It is open 08.00 - 18.00 Monday - Friday.

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

Location of and access to adapted toilets

Features and dimensions of adapted toilets

Position of fixtures in adapted toilets

Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets

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 to 2nd floor to the left as you exit the lift.

The female and male toilets are 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.

Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.

This is by lift.

Lighting levels are medium.

Staff do receive disability awareness training.

Documents can be requested in Braille.

Documents can be requested in large print.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.

This service can be requested.

Staff are Text Relay aware.

The ground floor of this building is occupied by several shop and businesses.

These have their own individual access.