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US Union of Student Offices

The Dome, University of Derby, Buxton Campus, 1 Devonshire Road, Buxton, SK17 6RY

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the US Union of Students is step-free level access via The Dome entrance.
  • There is stepped and sloped access to The Dome from Devonshire Street.
  • There is a push pad activated single automatic door at the Dome main entrance.
  • The Dome main entrance provides step-free level access to The Dome reception area.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the US Union of Students offices.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the right of The Dome main entrance.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.
    • The toilet with adaptations is also signed as a gender neutral toilet.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located to the left of the US Union of Student Offices within The Dome.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the left side of The Dome building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 242cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 8m from The Dome building entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders, permit holders, staff permit holders and student permit holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available .

Entrance (Building)

  • This entrance is located to the front of The Dome building.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • The ramp bypasses the step.
  • There are 3 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 9cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 110cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 76cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (The Dome)

  • This entrance is located beyond the first set of doors.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.

Room (DO/G24 US Union of Students Office - Enrichment)

  • The room is located ahead and to the right of The Dome entrance.
  • The distance from The Dome entrance is 37m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 125cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: sofas.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Room (DO/G22 BLC Boost)

  • The room is located ahead from The Dome entrance. at the rear and to the right.
  • The distance from The Dome entrance is 34m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 128cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right of the building entrance.
    • The distance from the building entrance is 5m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 134cm (width) x 240cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 64cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 126cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 108cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 128cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 164cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 89cm.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.