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Disabled Access Guide for 90 Vincent Road
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
Tel: 0121 414 3344
Fax: 0121 414 3971
Web: http://www.birmingham.ac.uk
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Introduction
This building accommodates part of the School of Health & Population Studies, facilities include staff offices and meeting rooms.
Location
The venue is situated close to the Medical School, approximately 0.75km from the centre of he Edgbaston campus.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient, however the topography of the site upon which this building has been built results in the internal layout of the Ground floor being split over two separate levels.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is University.
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 side of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 2.3m x 5m (7ft 6in x 16ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 20m (22yd) from the accessible entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 22m (24yd) from the accessible 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 uneven surfaces.
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.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the side 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 170cm (5ft 6in) wide.
Level Change (Accessible 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.
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 clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The ramp overcomes the steps.
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 towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 170cm (5ft 6in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 4 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Level Change (Upper Section)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading to the upper section of the building.
There are 10 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on the right going up.
There is a standard and/or platform lift to access this area/service.
Lift (Upper Section)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is a platform lift.
Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.88m x 1.05m (2ft 10in x 3ft 5in).
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
There two lifts servicing the two separate staircases which provide access to the upper section of the ground floor.
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 a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are staff offices.
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 no additional signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 1m (3ft 3in) from the accessible entrance.
The accessible toilet is located in the accessible entrance foyer.
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 locking handle.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 77cm (2ft 6in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 255cm (4ft 11in x 8ft 4in).
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 left.
The lateral transfer space is 95cm (3ft 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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
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 not mirrors in the accessible toilet.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 6in).
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 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 poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the accessible entrance foyer.
The female toilets are 1m (3ft 3in) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located in the accessible entrance foyer.
The male toilets are 5m (16ft 4in) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Information
Staff do not 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 not Text Relay aware.
