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Disabled Access Guide for 43 University Road

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Address:
43 University Road
Highfield Campus
University of Southampton
Southampton
SO17 1BJ

Tel: 02380 595000
Fax: 02380 593131

Web: http://www.soton.ac.uk

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Introduction

Services/facilities within the building include the International Womens Club and offices.

Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.

This venue is situated in Highfield Campus.

The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.

There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

The nearest mainline railway stations are Southampton Parkway (Airport) and Southampton

Central (city centre).

Parking

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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 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.

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 uneven surfaces.

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.

The car park is for use by University Car Parking Permit Holders only from 08:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.

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 away from you (push).

The doors are single width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

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There are steps to access this area/service.

The steps are located in front of the entrance.

There are 2 steps to the area/service.

The steps are not clearly marked.

The steps are shallow.

The steps do not have handrails.

Inside Access

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There is not level access to the service.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

The lighting levels are varied.

The corridor is only 70cm wide.

Other Floors

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The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The lighting level is medium.

The steps are clearly marked.

The steps are deep.

The steps do not have handrails.

There is not a landing.

The services on the floors which are not accessible are the Womens Club and the standard toilets.

Adapted Toilet

There are no adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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 first floor opposite the stairs.

The female and male toilets are 2m (6ft 6in) from the stairs.

Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

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.