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Disabled Access Guide for Sawyers Building
Anglia Ruskin University
Bishop Hall Lane
Chel
Essex
CM1 1SQ
Tel: 0845 271 3333
Email: answers@anglia.ac.uk
Web: http://www.anglia.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include a Gymnasium, general teaching rooms, Art Rooms, Laboratories, the School of Education Academic and Support Offices, Design Technology, Computing and Technology, Music Rooms and Seminar Rooms.
Related link Gymnasium.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 - 14:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
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.
Parking (Queens Car Park)
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 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 4m x 3.5m (13ft 1in x 11ft 5in).
The nearest designated bay is 32m (35yd) from the Rivermead Gallery entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 37m (40yd) from the Rivermead Gallery 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 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.
There is not a designated drop off point.
The Queens Car Park is for staff and vistors only, and all bays need to be booked in advance.
The Sawyers Car Park, located directly in front of the Sawyers Building, is a short stay pay and display car park for staff and students, and staff permit holders, and contains no designated bays.
Outside Access (Rivermead Gallery Entrance)
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 towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 136cm (4ft 5in) wide.
The Rivermead Gallery is in the main entrance foyer for the Building, and displays art exhibition.
There is an identical entrance directly to the right of this, which can be used to access the gallery, leading directly to the main stairwell.
The Queen's and Michael A. Ashcroft Buildings can also be accessed from the gallery.
Level Change (Rivermead Gallery Entrance)
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 not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Outside Access (Far Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 154cm (5ft ) wide.
The automatic doors are touch pad operated and open towards you.
Level Change (Far Entrance)
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.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
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.
Hearing loops are fitted in all teaching rooms in the building.
All room numbers are marked in Braille.
Other Floors
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.
The details here are for the stairs located next to the Rivermead Gallery entrance.
There are also similar stairs in the centre and far side of the building.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located to the right of the Rivermead Gallery entrance.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3.
The lift is 15m (16yd) from the Rivermead Galley entrance.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.99m x 1.38m (3ft 2in x 4ft 6in).
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.
There is a similar lift at the far end of the building.
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.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 21m (23yd) from the Rivermead Gallery entrance.
The adapted toilet is located on the ground floor, next to the stairs.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
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 locking handle.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 122cm x 175cm (4ft x 5ft 8in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
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 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 is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
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 46cm (1ft 6in).
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 120cm (3ft 11in) high.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 112cm (3ft 8in) high.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 75cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted 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 good.
Lighting levels are bright.
There are identical toilets located next to the main stairs on all floors.
There are also similar toilets located on the far side of the building on the ground, 2nd and 3rd floors.
These have the transfer space on the left.
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 ground floor, next to the stairs.
The female and male toilets are 21m (23yd) from the Rivermead Gallery entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
There are standard toilets located next to the main stairs on all floors.
Additional Information
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.
Photograph 1 shows the entrance to the Faculty of Education Student Advisers office, located on the 3rd floor, next to the far lift.
Access is via a single, heavy door, 77 cm wide, which opens inwards.
Photograph 2 shows the seating area on the 1st floor, above the Rivermead Gallery.
Additional Information
The photographs show the links to the Queen's Building on the ground and 1st floors respectively.
The ground floor link is via double doors, 154 cm wide, which are permanently held open when the building is open.
The 1st floor link is via a single, heavy door, 91 cm wide, which opens towards you.
