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US Union of Students

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

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via a slight slope.
  • The entrance is named US Union of Students.
  • The US Union of Student entrance provides access to the reception foyer and the US union of Student Offices on ground level.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
  • To access the mezzanine level there is a platform lift opposite the reception desk.
  • Access to the US Union of Students office on the ground level is via steps or a platform lift.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth. Some have a shiny finish.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation areas with a mixture of seating.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor and the mezzanine level of the US Union of Students.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.
    • The male step-free toilet facilities are located on the mezzanine level of the US Union of Students.
    • The female step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor of the US Union of Students.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations on the mezzanine level.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking (Blue Badge Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the front of the US Union of Students.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 232cm (width) x 470cm (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 9m from the US Union of Students entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (External - US Union of Students)

  • This entrance is located to the left of the main atrium entrance.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 104cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 178cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 104cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Ground level via Atrium)

  • This entrance is located on the ground floor via the Atrium.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 229cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Reception

  • The reception is located on the ground floor of US Union of Students.
  • The distance from the US Union of Students entrance is 11m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 113cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
  • The reception has a television.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • 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.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: sofas.

Lift (Platform)

  • The lift surveyed is located on the ground floor of the UN Union of Students.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the UN Student Union of Students entrance is 12m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Ground, Mezzanine, Level 1 and Level 2 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • The lift door opening width is 91cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 108cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.

Lift (Platform to US Union of Students offices)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead from the outside entrance to the US Union of Students.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the US Union of Students outside entrance is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground and lower ground levels are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 89cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 89cm (width) x 150cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
  • None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead from the reception desk.
  • The ground and mezzanine levels can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 9 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Counter (Clubs and Societies Finance)

  • The counter is located to the left of the US Union of Students entrance.
  • The distance from the US Union of Students entrance is 8m.
  • There is step-free level access via lift to the counter.
  • There are 3 steps with a handrail on the left going down.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The height of the counter is 99cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Level - Left Hand Transfer - Gender Neutral)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground level of the US Union of Students.
    • The distance from the US Union of Students ground level entrance via the Atrium is 4m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • 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 156cm (width) x 198cm (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, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 75cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high 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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 98cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm 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 high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 93cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 102cm and 146cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.