Disabled Access Guide for Sessions Restaurant

The Sessions Restaurant is a training restaurant, part of the Catering and Hospitality Department.

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.

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 located in front of Sessions House.

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 36m (39yd) 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.

There is not a designated drop off point.

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.

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 170cm (5ft 6in) wide.

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

The ramp or slope is located in front of the main entrance.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

The reception desk is 7m (22ft 11in) from the main entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is low.

Lighting levels are medium.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The hearing system is a fixed loop.

Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

There is level access to the service.

This venue does not play background music.

The lighting levels are medium.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

The Thomas Parker room is a function room available for hire.

There is level access to the service.

The lighting levels are bright.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

This kitchen is designed to reflect a real working environment.

There is limited floor space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

There is no adapted equipment or height adjustable worksurfaces although modifications can be made as and when required to meet individual requirements.

The following information is for the restaurant.

Full table service is available.

No tables are permanently fixed.

No chairs are permanently fixed.

All chairs have armrests.

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

The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 72cm (2ft 4in).

There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

Menus are available hand held.

Menus are not available in Braille.

Menus are not available in large print.

Picture menus are not available.

Menus are clearly written.

Menus are presented in contrasting colours.

The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

The restaurant can cater for special dietary requirements, please call in advance for this service.

The waiting staff receive customer service training to support customers with visual impairments on making menu choices.

The following information is for the bar.

Full table service is available.

No tables are permanently fixed.

No chairs are permanently fixed.

Some chairs have armrests.

The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 44cm (1ft 5in).

The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 72cm (2ft 4in).

The doors to access the bar area are 55 cm wide.

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 along the corridor by reception.

The female and male toilets are 8m (26ft 2in) from the main entrance.

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

Lighting levels are medium.

Staff do receive disability awareness training.

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 not Text Relay aware.

Plastic cups are available.

Plastic cutlery is available.

Drinking straws are available on request.

Children are welcomed at the venue.