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Student Shop

University of Essex, , Wivenhoe Park,, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ

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Summary

  • Service View
    • On square 4 of the university.
  • Building View
    • Services / Facilities within the building include; a Student Shop.
    • The opening times for the Student Shop: Monday to Friday: 9am - 3pm Saturday to Sunday: Closed.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • This entrance gives access to the student shop.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Everything Essex'.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • There is a push pad/button to enter the main automatic doors.
    • The entry push pad or push button is 77cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.

Counter

  • Counter View
    • The counter is located upon entrance.
    • The counter is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the entrance.
    • The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There is step-free access to the counter.
    • There is not a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
    • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
    • The lighting levels at the counter are moderate to good.
    • The height of the counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
    • There is not 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 80cm.
    • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
    • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
    • The counter is staffed.
    • There is not a bell to attract attention.
    • The hearing assistance system is not signed.

Inside Access

  • Access and Circulation View
    • There is step-free access throughout the area.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl.
    • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Safe Place(s) View
    • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • Audio View
    • This area does not play background music/sound.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.