Disabled Access Guide for Sessions House

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Address:
Lincoln College
Monks Road
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN2 5HQ

Tel: 01522 876000
Fax: 01522 876200

Email: enquiries@lincolncollege.ac.uk

Web: http://www.lincolncollege.ac.uk

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Introduction

Services/facilities within the building include : Session Restaurant, Catering Department, Travel and Tourism, Nursery and Unison Office.

Opening Times

Day	Opening Times
Monday	08:00 - 21:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 21:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 21:00
Thursday	08:00 - 21:00
Friday	08:00 - 16:30
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the city.

This venue is situated in Lincoln.

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

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Lincoln Central.

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

Parking

This venue does have its own car park.

Parking is not free for all users.

Parking is not 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 not need to be booked in advance.

There is 1 designated parking bay within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 2.9m x 4.4m (9ft 6in x 14ft 5in).

The nearest designated bay is 18m (20yd) 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.

The patron does not have to cross a road.

The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

The parking outside the front of Sessions House, including the designated bay, is pay and display.

There is also a staff car park next to Sessions House (shown in photograph 2) which is barrier controlled. The barrier is raised at 17:30.

Outside Access (Main 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 single width.

The door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in) wide.

There are separate entry and exit doors at this entrance.

This entrance opens directly into Level 1 of the building.

Level Change (Main 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.

Inside Access

There is not level access to the service.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

The lighting levels are medium.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

Photograph 1 shows Dungeon Delights Deli Bar, which is located just inside the main entrance. It is open 11:00 - 13:00 Tuesday - Thursday.

Photograph 2 shows the lecture room.

Level Change (Inside Access)

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

The ramp or slope is located in various locations throughout the building.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

Other Floors

The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0-1-2-3-4.

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 are only 3 deep steps, with a handrail on the right hand side going up, between levels 2 and 3.

Lift

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located to the left as you enter the building.

The lift is a standard lift.

The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0-1-2-3-4.

The lift is 10m (11yd) from the main entrance.

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

The dimensions of the lift are 1.05m x 2.1m (3ft 5in x 6ft 10in).

The clear door width is 79cm.

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 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.

There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.

The adapted toilet is 5m (16ft 4in) from the main entrance.

The adapted toilet is located to the left as you enter the building.

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 sliding bolt.

The width of the adapted toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).

The door is light.

The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 175cm x 185cm (5ft 8in x 6ft ).

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 left.

The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).

There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.

There is not a flush on the transfer side.

The tap type is lever.

There is a mixer tap.

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 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 45cm (1ft 5in).

There is a hand dryer.

The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.

The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.

There is not a towel dispenser.

There is a toilet roll holder.

The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.

The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.

There is a sink.

The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.

The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.

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 poor.

The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.

The contrast between the walls and floor is good.

Lighting levels are medium.

There is an identical toilet on level 2, next to the lift, except it does not have a functional alarm.

There is also an adapted toilet on level 0, which has the transfer space on the right. A chair was being stored in the transfer at the time of the survey (shown in photograph 2).