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Disabled Access Guide for The Student Village
Talbot Campus
Bournemouth University
Fern Barrow
Poole
BH12 5BB
Tel: 01202 966792
Fax: 01202 965025
Email: askBUhome@bournemouth.ac.uk
Web: http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/accommodation
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Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in the Talbot Campus.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Bournemouth.
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 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 2.7m x 4.5m (8ft 10in x 14ft 9in).
The nearest designated bay is 6m (19ft 8in) from the House 22 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.
There is 1 designated bay outside each house with an adapted room.
There are no designed bays for the studio flats, but residents can use any of the car parks.
For more details of parking at the university, please see the University website parking pages.
Outside Access (House 22 Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the house.
There is not level access to the service.
The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 78cm (2ft 6in) wide.
The automatic door is operated by a key fob provided to residents in the adapted room.
Level Change (House 22 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.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
Standard houses without adapted rooms are accessed by a medium step.
Outside Access (Mary Ann House 60)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the house.
There is not level access to the service.
The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.
The automatic door is operated by a key fob provided to residents of the adapted room.
Level Change (Mary Ann House 60)
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 level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
The photograph shows the lowered surface in the shared kitchen in House 22.
Accommodation (Standard Shared House)
Room Information
The establishment provides 6 adapted accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate adapted bathroom.
This adapted facilities are located on the ground floor.
The room number viewed was 22c.
The width of the door to the room is 77cm (2ft 6in).
The dimensions of the clear floor space are 195cm x 210cm (6ft 4in x 6ft 10in).
The bed is 60cm (1ft 11in) high.
The measurement between the bed base and floor is 30cm (11in).
Light switches are within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
Other adapted facilities available in the accommodation are an accessible oven, hob and sink in the shared kitchen and lowered surfaces, 71cm high.
Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in adapted accommodation.
Adapted Bathroom
The information relates to the ensuite.
The dimensions of the bathroom are 170cm x 250cm (5ft 6in x 8ft 2in).
The door opens outwards.
The width of the door to the bathroom is 77cm (2ft 6in).
The door is light.
There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the bathroom.
The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 4in).
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 in height.
There is a sink.
The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The height of the sink is 85cm (2ft 9in).
There is not a mixer tap for the sink.
The tap type is lever.
There is a lateral transfer space.
The measurement for lateral transfer is 66cm (2ft 1in).
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
There is no dropdown rail.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
Wall mounted grab rails are not available.
There are mirrors.
Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
Disposal facilities are not available.
Bath and Shower
There is a bath.
The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
The tap type is .
There is not a mixer tap.
There is not a shower over the bath.
The shower head height is fixed.
The type of shower controls used is lever.
There are handrails available.
Wheel In Shower
There is a wheel in shower.
The shower head height is adjustable.
The type of shower controls used is lever.
The shower seat is flip down.
The show seat height is 55cm (1ft 9in).
There are handrails available.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted rooms
The colour contrast between external room door and wall is good.
The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
The colour contrast between internal room door and wall is good.
The colour contrast between external ensuite/bathroom door and wall is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted bathroom
The colour contrast between internal bathroom door and wall is good.
The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is good.
The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
Lighting levels are medium.
Auxiliary Aids - general
Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
Vibrating pillows are available.
Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
There are 2 adapted rooms with baths.
There are 5 adapted rooms with wheel in showers.
Standard Rooms
Ground Floor Standard Rooms
Ground floor rooms do have level access.
Adjoining rooms are not available.
Standard Rooms on Other Floors
There are not standard rooms on other floors.
Carers are given a room on the 1st floor.
Accommodation (Many Ann House Studio)
Room Information
The establishment provides 2 adapted accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate adapted bathroom.
This adapted facilities are located on the ground floor.
There is level access from an accessible entrance.
The room number viewed was 60 SE/SF.
The width of the door to the room is 78cm (2ft 6in).
The dimensions of the clear floor space are 155cm x 350cm (5ft 1in x 11ft 5in).
Light switches are within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
Other adapted facilities available in the bedroom are a height adjustable bed.
Other adapted facilities available in the accommodation are Clos 0 Mat toilet in the ensuite, accessible oven, hob and sink, lowered surfaces in the kithen and a room for a carer.
Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in adapted accommodation.
Adapted Bathroom
The information relates to the ensuite.
The dimensions of the bathroom are 207cm x 215cm (6ft 9in x 7ft ).
The door opens outwards.
The width of the door to the bathroom is 78cm (2ft 6in).
The door is light.
There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 7in).
There is not a toilet roll holder.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The height of the sink is 78cm (2ft 6in).
There is not a mixer tap for the sink.
The tap type is lever.
There is a lateral transfer space.
The measurement for lateral transfer is 160cm (5ft 2in).
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
Wall mounted grab rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
There are mirrors.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
Disposal facilities are not available.
Bath and Shower
There is not a bath.
Wheel In Shower
There is a wheel in shower.
The shower head height is adjustable.
The type of shower controls used is sensor.
The shower seat is flip down.
The show seat height is 50cm (1ft 7in).
There are handrails available.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted rooms
The colour contrast between external room door and wall is good.
The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
The colour contrast between internal room door and wall is good.
The colour contrast between external ensuite/bathroom door and wall is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted bathroom
The colour contrast between internal bathroom door and wall is good.
The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is good.
The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
Lighting levels are medium.
Auxiliary Aids - general
Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
Vibrating pillows are available.
Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
The accommodation does provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
Ceiling track hoists are available.
Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
There are 2 adapted rooms with wheel in showers.
Standard Rooms
Ground Floor Standard Rooms
Ground floor rooms do have level access.
Adjoining rooms are not available.
Standard Rooms on Other Floors
There are not standard rooms on other floors.
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 deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is not a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are more standard rooms.
There are identical stairs in all houses.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Unisex Toilets
The unisex toilet is located in House 22.
The unisex toilets are 1m (3ft 3in) from the House 22 entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
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 not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
