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SU Advice Centre

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

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Summary

Outside Access

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • This entrance gives access to SU Advice Centre.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'SU ADVICE'.
    • 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 a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • 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 94cm from floor level.
    • The exit push pad or push button is 104cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 161cm.

Inside Access

  • Access and Circulation View
    • There is step-free access throughout the building.
    • The type of flooring is carpet.
    • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
    • Dementia friendly 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.