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Disabled Access Guide for Tower Block
King′s Lynn Campus
Tennyson Avenue
King′s Lynn
Norfolk
PE30 2QW
Tel: 01553 761144
Fax: 01553 815555
Email: enquiries@col-westanglia.ac.uk
Web: http://www.cwa.ac.uk/
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include : Learning Resource Centre, Medical Centre, Foundation Studies, Community Studies, Computer Suite and IT Services.
Related link Learning Resource Centre.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in King's Lynn.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is King's Lynn.
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.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.2m x 4.3m (10ft 5in x 14ft 1in).
The nearest designated bay is 11m (12yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 14m (15yd) 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.
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.
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 180cm (5ft 10in) wide.
There is an identical entrance located on the other side of the block.
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 moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
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.
The photograph shows one of the classrooms available.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G to 8.
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 in the foyer area.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G to 8.
The lift is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.4m x 1.8m (4ft 7in x 5ft 10in).
The clear door width is 90cm.
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 controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
There is another lift available at this location which doesn't stop on the 1st or 2nd floors.
There is another identical set of lifts on the other side of the block inside the alternative entrance.
Adapted Toilet
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.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 16m (17yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located to the left as you enter the building.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the adapted toilet.
The key is a radar key.
The key can be obtained from the campus reception or property services.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 200cm x 230cm (6ft 6in x 7ft 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 right.
The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is not a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
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 is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
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 50cm (1ft 7in).
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 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 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 bright.
The adapted toilet also contains adapted changing facilities.
Adapted Changing Room
There are adapted changing rooms available.
The adapted changing rooms are located in the adapted toilet.
The adapted changing room is 16m (17yd) from the main entrance.
The dimensions of the adapted changing room are 200cm x 230cm (6ft 6in x 7ft 6in).
There is a changing table.
There is a ceiling track hoist.
There is level access to the adapted changing rooms.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located to the right as you enter the building.
The female toilets are 14m (15yd) from the main 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 to the left as you enter the building.
The male toilets are 14m (15yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
There are additional standard toilets available on all other floors.
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 Text Relay aware.
