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Disabled Access Guide for Students′ Union - Penrhyn Road Campus
Penrhyn Road Campus
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey
KT1 2EE
Tel: 020 8547 8868
Email: studentsunion@kingston.ac.uk
Web: http://www.kusu.co.uk
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Introduction
The Student Union at Penrhyn Road has a Quick:Stop convenience shop, Student Union bar (The Space), student union offices and a Reception/ Information desk.
There is no internal access between the Quick:Stop Shop, the Space Bar and the Student Union Offices.
Access is via the individual Student Union entrances only.
The opening times for the Quick:Stop shop are 08.30 - 16.00 Monday to Friday.
The opening times for the Space Bar are 08.00 - 00.00 Monday to Friday, the weekend opening times may vary depending on activities and events.
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Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Kingston upon Thames.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Kingston.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 7 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.4m x 4.7m (11ft 1in x 15ft 5in).
The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd) from the main accessible entrance.
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 have tactile paving.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There are 4 designated bays located in the car park between the Town House and the Main Building and 3 in the courtyard next to the Main Building.
All 7 designated bays have the same dimensions.
Outside Access (Offices/ Reception Entrance)
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 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
Level Change (Offices/ Reception Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located between the car park and the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
This entrance gives access to the Union reception and the steps to the Union offices.
Reception (Union)
The reception desk is 2m (6ft 6in) from the Offices / Reception entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
There is level access to the Union reception from the offices entrance.
Outside Access (The Space Bar Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (The Space Bar Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located between the car park and the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
This entrance gives access to the Space bar.
Outside Access (Quick:Stop Shop Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (Quick:Stop Shop Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located between the car park and the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are bright.
There is level access around all areas of the Student Union building.
The photograph shows the inside of the Quick:Stop Shop.
Restaurant / Bar (Space Bar)
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
The nearest table is 10 metres from the entrance.
There is a Subway counter located in the Space Bar.
The Subway counter in the Space Bar is open 10.00 - 19.00 Monday to Friday.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
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.
Access to the offices located on the 1st floor of the building, shown in photograph 2, is via the 1st floor of the Town House that links to the building.
The Town House has lift access to all floors.
Outside Access (Town House Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 128cm (4ft 2in) wide.
The automatic doors open towards you.
Level Change (Town House Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located next to the designated parking bays.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
This entrance, located in the car park, is used for access to the lift of the Town House.
Lift (Town House)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located in the main corridor of the Town House.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G - 2.
The lift is 13m (14yd) from the Town House entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.1m x 1.45m (3ft 7in x 4ft 9in).
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 lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
This lift is used to access all levels of the Town House.
Access to the 1st floor of the Student Union building is via the 1st floor of the Town House.
Adapted Toilet (Space Bar)
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 17m (18yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located next to the pool tables opposite the bar.
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 dimensions of the adapted toilet are 150cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 6in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 3in).
The tap type is lever.
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 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 is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 75cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are not available.
Standard Toilet (Space Bar)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located next to the pool tables opposite the bar.
The female toilets are 17m (18yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located next to the pool tables opposite the bar.
The male toilets are 17m (18yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
Additional Information
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
The photograph shows the pool table area in the Space Bar.
