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Disabled Access Guide for Sports Centre
Sighthill Campus
Sighthill Court
Edinburgh
EH11 4BN
Tel: 08452 606 040
Fax: 0131 455 2588
Web: http://www.napier.ac.uk
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Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in the Sighthill Campus.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Edinburgh Park.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
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.
There are 8 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4.8m x 6m (15ft 8in x 19ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 50m (55yd) 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 not a designated drop off point.
A parking permit is required to park in the University car parks.
Visitors are requested to contact the University in advance.
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 double width.
The door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 112cm (3ft 8in) wide.
Level Change (Main 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.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Reception
The reception desk is 2m (6ft 6in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.
Inside Access
There is 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.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Fitness Suite
Access to fitness suite
The fitness suite is located at the rear of the building.
The fitness suite is 24m (26yd) from the main entrance.
There is level access to the fitness suite.
There are doors into the waiting room / area.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are light.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
Fitness Suite (General)
Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes free weights.
A portable hearing loop is available for induction.
Staff are trained to use the portable hearing loop.
There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
There is level access to all of the equipment.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 38m (41yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the building.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 94cm (3ft 1in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 245cm x 260cm (8ft x 8ft 6in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible 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 155cm (5ft 1in).
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 a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in accessible 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 accessible toilet.
There are mirrors in the accessible 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
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 105cm (3ft 5in) high.
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 accessible 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.
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 right of the building.
The female and male toilets are 16m (17yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Accessible Shower
Accessible shower facilities are available.
The showers are located within the adapted toilet.
There is an adjustable shower head.
There are handrails.
There is a flip down seat.
The height of the seat is 54cm (1ft 9in).
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Standard Changing Room
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located at the rear of the building.
The standard changing room is 36m (39yd) from the main entrance.
There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Shower
Standard level access shower facilities are available.
The showers are located within the standard changing room.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
