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Disabled Access Guide for Vauxhall Road Centre
Liverpool Community College
Vauxhall Road
Liverpool
L3 6BN
Tel: 0151 2521515
Email: study_support@liv-coll.ac.uk
Web: http://www.liv-coll.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include :-
Ground Floor - Centre Office, Café, Student Services.
First Floor - Learning Resource Centre, Drop In Study Centre..
Related link Cafe.
Related link Student Services.
Related link Learning Resource Centre.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Liverpool.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Liverpool Lime Street.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4m x 6m (13ft 1in x 19ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 207m (226yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 224m (245yd) 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.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
The patron does have to cross a road.
The road is not generally busy.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
The car park is located on Pumpfields Road at the side of the building.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 92cm (3ft ) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 101cm (3ft 3in) wide.
The automatic doors are push pad operated.
There are also 2 sets of manual, double doors, 146cm (4ft 9in)wide, which open both ways, available at this entrance.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading from the road to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 180cm (5ft 10in).
Reception (Centre Office)
The reception desk is 14m (15yd) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Portable hearing loops are available when and where required, please contact Customer Support.
The Centre Office contact telephone no. is 0151 2524707.
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:45 - 16:45 |
| Tuesday | 08:45 - 16:45 |
| Wednesday | 08:45 - 16:45 |
| Thursday | 08:45 - 16:45 |
| Friday | 08:50 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Evening opening times will be available at reception.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Photograph 2 shows the Motor Vehicle Workshop, located at the rear 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 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.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located to the left of the main entrance as you enter.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
The lift is 11m (12yd) from the main entrance.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.3m x 1.4m (4ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
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 have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
The lift is for the sole use of disabled staff and students.
A key for the lift is issued to students who qualify at the start of each term.
Once issued with a key there is no need to notify staff for use of the lift.
There is also a larger lift available at the far end of the building.
Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor)
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
The accessible toilet is 24m (26yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located in the corridor to the right on entering the venue.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the accessible toilet.
The key is a radar key.
The key can be obtained from the Centre Office.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 192cm x 250cm (6ft 3in x 8ft 2in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 130cm (4ft 3in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not 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.
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 are mirrors in the accessible 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 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 115cm (3ft 9in) high.
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 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.
Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor - Care Room)
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
The accessible toilet is 31m (34yd) from the accessible entrance.
The accessible toilet is located in the corridor to the right on entering the venue.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the accessible toilet.
The key is not a radar key.
The key can be obtained from Reception.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 420cm (4ft 11in x 13ft 9in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 78cm (2ft 6in).
The tap type is lever.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
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 the right.
There are mirrors in the accessible 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 43cm (1ft 4in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 138cm (4ft 6in) high.
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 86cm (2ft 9in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
This adapted toilet also has a roll in shower.
There is an adjoining changing room with a standard bed and no hoist.
Accessible Toilet (First And Second Floors)
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.
The accessible toilet is 26m (28yd) from the lift.
The accessible toilet is located within the standard toilets on the first and second floor.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
This is by lift.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is not a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the accessible toilet.
The key is a radar key.
The key can be obtained from the Centre Office.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 9in).
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 133cm x 206cm (4ft 4in x 6ft 9in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 78cm (2ft 6in).
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 a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
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 mirrors in the accessible 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 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
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 good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
The standard toilets on the first and second floors each contain an identical adapted cubicle.
Standard Toilet (Ground Floor)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the corridor past the Centre Office.
The female toilets are 33m (36yd) 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 in the corridor past the Centre Office.
The male toilets are 27m (29yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet (First And Second Floors)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located on the first floor corridor.
The female toilets are 41m (45yd) from the lift.
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 on the first floor corridor.
The male toilets are 24m (26yd) from the lift.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Exit to the Construction Centre
This information is for the exit located at the rear of the main building, which leads out to the Construction Centre.
The main doors open outwards.
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
Outside Access (Construction Centre Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the block.
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 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
The Construction Centre is located to the rear of the main building.
Level Change (Construction Centre 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 easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Accessible Toilet (Construction Centre)
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
The accessible toilet is 5m (16ft 4in) from the Construction Centre entrance.
The accessible toilet is located just inside the Construction Centre on the right.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the accessible toilet.
The key is a radar key.
The key can be obtained from the Centre Office.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 220cm x 220cm (7ft 2in x 7ft 2in).
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 right.
The lateral transfer space is 140cm (4ft 7in).
There is a dropdown rail 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 mirrors in the accessible 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 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 107cm (3ft 6in) high.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 107cm (3ft 6in) high.
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 fair.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Information
Staff do 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 generally on duty.
Staff are trained to BSL level 3.
There is a team of 8 communicators who support students across college.
The photograph shows the roll in shower in the adapted toilet with changing room on the ground floor.
Additional Information (Refuge Points)
The photograph shows the refuge point immediately outside the lift on the first floor.
There is another refuge point in the same position on the second floor.
