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Disabled Access Guide for School of Education
Kingston Hill Campus
Kingston Hill
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey
KT2 7LB
Tel: 020 8547 2000
Fax: 020 8547 2011
Email: admissions-info@kingston.ac.uk
Web: http://www.kingston.ac.uk
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Introduction
The services available in this building are offices on the ground and first floors and teaching rooms on the lower ground floor.
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Location
The venue is situated outside 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 Norbiton.
Parking (G)
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.5m x 5.6m (11ft 5in x 18ft 4in).
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.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
The automatic doors are push pad operated.
This entrance opens into the ground floor of the building.
Outside Access (Lower Ground Level Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on the Terrace.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
Level Change (Lower Ground Level 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.
The automatic doors are push pad operated.
Access to this entrance is via the lift located in the car park.
Lift (External)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located in Car Park G.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are the Terrace from the car park.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.8m x 1.4m (2ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
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 have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
This lift can be used to access the lower ground level of the building, via the entrance located on the Terrace.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are bright.
The School Administration office in Room 201, on the ground floor behind the steps, is open Monday to Friday 08.30-10.00, 12.00-14.00 & 16.00-17.30 except Friday when the office shuts at 17.00.
The photograph shows the foyer area of the building.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-1.
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 not a landing.
Lift (Internal)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located straight ahead as you enter the building.
The lift is a platform lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 6m (19ft 8in) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1m x 0.9m (3ft 3in x 2ft 11in).
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 12m (13yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located at the rear of the building on the ground floor.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
This is by lift.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the adapted toilet.
The key is a radar key.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 160cm x 300cm (5ft 2in x 9ft 10in).
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).
The tap type is lever.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
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 48cm (1ft 6in).
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 not a toilet roll holder.
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 is unisex staff toilet located on the 1st floor.
The toilets are well lit.
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 at the rear of the 1st floor.
The female and male toilets are 8m (26ft 2in) from the lift.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
This is by lift.
Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Information
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
