Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
- This venue is situated in Derby.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest National Rail station is Derby.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
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Venue Car Park
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- The car park is located in the courtyard of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 365cm x 450cm (11ft 12in x 14ft 9in).
- Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 26m (28yd 1ft) from the block 2 entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 31m (33yd 2ft) from the block 2 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 not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- Access to the car park is for residents and their visitors only.
- It is barrier entry via a fob swipe reader which has a height of 107cm or via intercom which has a button height of 160cm.
- An annual fee for car parking is payable.
- Please contact the University for more information.
Outside Access (Block 2 - Flat 2 Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located is to the front of the block.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 108cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp is 120cm (3ft 11in).
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Comments
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- There are similar ramps to access similar accommodation block entrances from either the car park or the courtyard.
Electric Charging Shed for Wheelchairs/Scooters
- There is a unit situated close to the entrance to Block 2 which houses electric charging points.
- The key is available from the Halls Manager or Residential Assistants.
- The double doors, open towards (pull) are easy to open and have an opening width of 155cm.
- The ramp at the entrance has a width of 126cm.
- The height of the charging points is 52cm.
Outside Access (Reception)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the front of the reception block.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 98cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 81cm (2ft 8in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp is 120cm (3ft 11in).
Outside Access (Bridge Street)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 113cm (3ft 8in).
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance gate.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- This entrance is on Bridge Street and close to the free bus stop.
Inside Access (Common Room)
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
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Comments
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- There is a common room with a TV, chairs, pool tables.
- Some of the seats have armrests.
- The laundry room has front loading washing machines and dryers.
- The washing machines are at floor level, the dryers are on two levels.
Accessible Toilet (Common Room - Right Hand Transfer - All Gender Toilet)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the reception entrance door.
- This accessible toilet is located within the common room.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 265cm x 315cm (8ft 8in x 10ft 4in).
- There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space 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 195cm (6ft 5in).
- 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 an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 126cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not 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 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 (3ft 3in).
- 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 (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a low colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a low colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Other Floors (Block 2)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2 and 3.
- The stairs are located ahead from the Block 2 entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 5m from the Block 2 entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are rooms located on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors.
Accommodation
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Location of Accessible Accommodation
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- The establishment provides 4 accessible room(s) with ensuite facilities and/or separate accessible bathroom.
- This information refers to Flat 2A.
- The accessible facilities are located on the ground floor of Block 2.
- There is level access from an accessible entrance.
- The room number viewed was 2A3.
- The bed is 48cm (1ft 7in) high.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 27cm (11in).
- Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- There is a functional emergency alarm in the room.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
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Accessible Bathroom
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- The information relates to the ensuite.
- The dimensions of the bathroom are 265cm x 210cm (8ft 8in x 6ft 11in).
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm in height.
- There is a wash basin.
- The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- The measurement of lateral transfer space is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
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Bath and Shower
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- There is not a bath.
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Wheel In Shower
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The type of shower controls used are twist/turn.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms
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- The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is high.
- The lighting levels are adjustable.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom
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- The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is high.
- The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is low.
- The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is low.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- Available auxiliary aids include flashing alarms and vibrating pillows.
- Other auxiliary aids available are a deaf alerter system.
- Flashing fire alarms are available on request.
- Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
- There is / are 0 accessible room(s) with a bath.
- There is / are 4 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
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Ground Floor Rooms
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- Ground floor rooms do have level access.
- None of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Comments
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- There is a deaf alarm in room 2A3.
- The height of the desk in the room is 70cm.
- The rooms share kitchen facilities, where there are some height adjustable worktops and a Colbot Speechmaster electric hob.
- Student's needs are assessed by student housing on application and auxiliary aids for mobility impaired students can be supplied as required.
- Registered guide dogs are allowed in accommodation.
- Therapy or other assistance dogs are considered on request.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Staff do not receive deaf awareness training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
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Comments
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- Hall Managers and Residential Assistances receive disability awareness training as part of induction and this is renewed annually.
- Hall Managers are on site during working hours and the Residential Assistants take over during evenings and weekends.
- Registered guide dogs are allowed in accommodation. Therapy or other assistance dogs are considered on request.