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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include East London Student's Union reception, The School of Psychology, The School of Health, Sport and Bioscience, The Green Restaurant and a kitchen area.
• Related link The Green.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-east-london/university-of-east-london-stratford-campus/access-guides/the-green

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• Comments View
  • Related link Conference and Computer centre.
  • There is a link to the Conference and Computer Centre on the second floor.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground, first, second and fourth floor.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.
• Female standard toilet facilities are located on the ground, first and third floor.
• Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the fifth floor.
  In addition both of the toilets with adaptations are also signed for use as All Gender toilet.
• Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilets on the ground floor.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The Stratford Campus is located to the east of Stratford Town Centre, and is accessible via the A12, A13 roads, and the A406 London circular. The venue is located in London and as such roads are liable to be congested.
  • There is limited parking at the campus, and so visitors planning to travel by car should contact the University in advance to arrange a parking space. Visitors are encouraged to use public transport whenever possible. Please note there is no student parking on campus during peak hours (8.00am - 5.00pm) Monday to Friday, with the exception of Blue Badge holders, who may apply for a peak hours permit.
• By Bus View
  • Nearby Bus Routes include the 25, 69, 86, 104, 108, 158, 238, 241, 257, 262, 276, 308, 425, and the D8.
• By Train View
  • Stratford station is approximately a 15 minute walk from the campus. Bus routes 25, 69, 86, 257 and 425 all run from close to the station to the campus. Stratford Station is served by trains from London Liverpool Street to East Anglia. If using the TfL Liverpool Street to Shenfield line, Maryland Station is only 6 minutes walk away.
    Stratford International Station is served by trains from London St Pancras to Kent and the Continent, and is approximately 1 mile from the campus. Bus 308 can be used to access the campus from here.
• By Underground View
  • Stratford station is served by the Central and Jubilee Lines and the Docklands Light Railway (DLR).
• Useful Links View
  • For more information on getting to the campus, please see the Finding Us Page on the University website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For information on Visitor parking at the campus, please use the link below.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please see the Transport for London website for more information on public transport to the campus.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Stratford Station - - DLR, Overground, Underground and National Rail AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability and Dyslexia Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Appointments for the Disability and Dyslexia Service can be booked via the Student Support Hub.
• To see more information on Student Support Hubs please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 8223 4444.
• Email: thehub@uel.ac.uk.
• To see more information on UEL- Accommodation Portal please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 8223 5409.
• Email: residentiallife@uel.ac.uk.

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Site/Campus Car Park

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• Car Park View
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Lecture Theatre 2.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 200cm (6ft 7in).
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 300cm x 450cm (9ft 10in x 14ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by visitors and staff permit holders.
  • Parking charges apply for non permit holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment can be made by phone.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the Stratford Campus.
  • The nearest designated bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Lecture Theatre 2.
• Comments View
  • Payment for non permit holders is pay by phone only.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 142cm (4ft 8in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).
• Comments View
  • The second automatic door is opened by key card. The card reader is at a height of 94cm.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played throughout the ground floor student union area.
• The lighting levels are good.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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• Comments View
  • There is level access and designated spaces for wheelchair users at the front of the lecture theatre on the first floor. There is a sloped access to the rest of the lecture theatre.

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Reception (Students Union)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located on the ground floor, to the right of the main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 116cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is vinyl.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.

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Kitchen/Dining Area (Students Union)

• There is open access (no doors) into the kitchen/dining area.
• Lowered work surfaces are not available.
• The height of the lowest work surface is 84cm.
• The kitchen does have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
• There is a knee recess under a work surface.
• A knee recess is provided adjacent to the sink.
• Knee recesses are at least 80cm wide.
• There are three microwaves and a sink for student use.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • The stairs are located to your right on entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There is a similar set of steps to the rear of the building.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located opposite The Green café.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 120cm x 136cm (3ft 11in x 4ft 6in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• 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 lift has a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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Lecture Theatre(s) (AE 1.01)

• Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
• The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
• There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
• There is space for an assistance dog.
• There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
• There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
• The steps to the staggered seating do not have handrails.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
• There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
• There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the lecture theatre(s).
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
• Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are not even.

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• Comments View
  • The staggered seating is situated along a steep slope.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, right from main entrance.
  • There is an additional toilet with adaptations located immediately next to this one.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • 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 an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary, general domestic waste and clinical waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 101cm (3ft 4in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • The toilet is also marked as being all gender toilets and contain baby change tables.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right after exiting the lift.
  • There is a similar toilet to the rear of the first floor with the transfer space to the left, as shown in the photographs.
    There are also two additional identical accessible toilets located on the fourth floor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 225cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 5in).
  • 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary, waste paper pedal bin and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 130cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 can 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 102cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor, next to the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m from the main entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • There is a/are dropdown rail(s) on the left as you face the ambulant toilet(s).
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The shared toilet is located on the fifth floor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the lift.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Additional Info

• 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 not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.