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Blends Coffee Shop - US Union of Students

The Atrium, University of Derby, Kedleston Road Site, Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GB

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Access Guide

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Access To

  • Blends Coffee Shop is located on level 2 of the Atrium.
  • View information on The Atrium (opens new tab) .
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and a platform lift.
  • The most accessible route is via the Atrium ground floor Student Union entrance, to the rear of the Atrium on the left. A platform lift overcomes the stairs.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into Blends Coffee Shop.
  • There are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 166cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Eating and Drinking

  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menus are wall-mounted.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located at the left hand side of the coffee shop.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 105cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, benches and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, high tables and booths.
    • Some chairs are fixed.
    • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.