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Disabled Access Guide for The Shiney Row Centre
Shiney Row Campus
Success Road
Philadelphia
Houghton-le-Spring
DH4 4TL
Tel: 0191 511 6000
Fax: 0191 511 6180
Email: info@citysun.ac.uk
Web: http://www.citysun.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include : Open Access Computing Suite, a creche, hair and beauty salon, learning resource centre, coffee shop, the Faith Room, Performing Arts Block, computer suite, networking academy, design centre rooms, classrooms and staff offices.
Related link Coffee Shop.
Related link The Learning Resource Centre.
Related link Student Services.
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 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening times may vary.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Houghton-le-Spring.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Chester-le-Street.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest underground station is South Hylton.
Parking (Front)
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 not need to be booked in advance.
There are 8 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.5m x 5m (11ft 5in x 16ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 41m (45yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 71m (77yd) 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 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 a designated drop off point.
The drop off point is located at the front of the main entrance.
There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
Parking (Side)
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 3m x 5m (9ft 10in x 16ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 16m (17yd) from the side entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 24m (26yd) from the side 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.
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 automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in) wide.
There is also a revolving door available.
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 easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Side Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 144cm (4ft 8in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
Both sets of doors open towards you.
Level Change (Side Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located in front of the entrance.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 175cm (5ft 8in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 155cm (5ft 1in) wide.
The automatic doors open towards you.
Level Change (Rear 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 easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Reception
The reception desk is 27m (29yd) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the 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.
Level Change (Performing Arts Block)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the right as you enter the side entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located to the right as you enter the side entrance.
There are 4 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The ramp overcomes the steps.
Other Floors (Administrative Area)
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is low.
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 a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are staff offices and a staff shower.
There is no access to this area by lift.
Standard Shower
Standard level access shower facilities are available.
The showers are located in the administrative area on the first floor.
There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
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 a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located to the right as you enter the building.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
The lift is 10m (11yd) from the side entrance.
Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.04m x 1.4m (3ft 4in x 4ft 7in).
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 not 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 not have tactile markings.
Adapted Toilet (Main Entrance Foyer)
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 Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
There is tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located to the rear of the main entrance foyer.
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 twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 88cm (2ft 10in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 150cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 6in).
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 83cm (2ft 8in).
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 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 a coat hook.
The coat hook is not 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 not mirrors in the adapted toilet.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 4in).
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 placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
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 good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
Adapted toilet cubicles are also available within the standard toilets.
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 to the rear of the main entrance foyer.
The female and male toilets are 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Standard toilets are available throughout the building.
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 generally on duty.
Staff are trained to BSL level 3.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
This venue is part of several disability initiatives, including:
- Mindful Employer
01392 208833
http://www.mindfulemployer.net/
- Action For Blind People
0800 915 4666
http://www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk
- RNIB
0845 766 9999
http://www.rnib.org.uk
- MIND
0845 766 0163
http://www.mind.org.uk/
- SKILL : National Bureau for Students with Disabilities
0800 328 5050
http://www.skill.org.uk/
