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Overview

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• About View
  • The Danielle Brown Sports Centre is a medium size building with two floors.
  • There is one main lift and one main staircase.
  • The floors are signed as the ground and first floors.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Leicester.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
  • The nearest campus car park is the Visitors Car Park.

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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
• There are bollards on approach from the car park.
• There is a slight slope on approach from the road.
• Danielle Brown Sports Centre has one entrance with step-free access and two sets of automatic doors.
• The entrance is signed as Danielle Brown Sports Centre.
• The entrance provides step-free level access to the reception foyer on the ground floor.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are carpet.
• There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
• Overhead and wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
• There are not any manual doors in any circulation corridors.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor circulation route and in the male and female changing rooms.
  • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
  • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor circulation route and in the male and female changing rooms.
  • The gender inclusive step-free standard toilet facilities are located next to the pool on the ground floor.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Standard changing facilities are located between the pool and the gym on the ground floor.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilets with adaptations.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the toilet cubicles with adaptations within the changing rooms.
  • Standard shower facilities are located within the changing rooms.

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Parking (Building)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located next to the main entrance, in front of the building.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 125cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 10m from the Danielle Brown Sports Centre entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and bollards.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Parking (Visitors Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located near campus entrance 1, which is accessed off University Road.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for visitors and permit holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The approach to the entrance has bollards.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 170cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 95cm.
• The width of the opening is 170cm.
• The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 95cm.

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Reception

• The reception is located to your left on entrance.
• The distance from the building entrance is 5m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• The reception has windows.
• 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.
• There are security barriers with a wider opening which are operated by staff.
• The larger security gate has a width of 100cm and the smaller 55cm.

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Gym

• The gym is located to your right on entrance.
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There are double automatic doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 170cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have stepped access: the raised area on the first floor of the Gym.
  There are three 16cm steps to access this area.
  There are two alternative sets of these steps to access this area, one with a single handrail on the left going up and one with a single handrail on the right going up.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The gym is not staffed.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
• Equipment includes free weights, cable resistance machines and upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Pool

• This is an indoor swimming pool.
• There is step-free level access throughout this area.
• Access throughout this area may include slippery surfaces.
• The flooring is shiny.
• Seating available around the pool includes: sun loungers.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Access into the water is via a ladder.
• There are 4 steps with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails do not cover the flight of the steps throughout its length.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The pool is staffed at all times.
• The following adaptations are available for disabled people: manual hoist.
• Additional facilities include: a jacuzzi.
• There is a jacuzzi with three steps leading up to it and handrails on both sides.
• There is also a Sauna room.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located within the gym.
• The distance from the building entrance is 40m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and automatic doors.
• The ground and the first floor are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 80cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing and a visual floor indicator.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located within the gym.
• The ground and the first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ 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 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• The steps have open risers.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Corridor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located along the corridor to your left on entrance.
  • The distance from the building entrance is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is tactile and 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 twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 165cm (width) x 210cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 100cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 108cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 92cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 102cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • 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 138cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 96cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Standard Changing Room (Ground Floor - Male Changing Room)

• The changing room surveyed is located to the right off the building and is accessed off the Gym area of the ground floor.
• The distance from the building entrance is 30m.
• The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and automatic doors.
• There is step-free level access into the changing room.
• There are two similar doors to access the changing rooms the first opens automatically away from you the second opens towards you automatically.
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 94cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• Facilities in the changing room include: a changing table/bench, a wash basin, a wheel-in shower and a locker.
• The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
• The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
• Additional features include: a full length mirror, a mirror, coat hooks, a shelf, a hand dryer and a baby changing table.
• The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
• The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
• The changing room has a waste bin.
• There is a fixed height shower head.
• The shower controls are lever mixer.
• There is no shower seat.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is a shower with adaptations and a baby change located within the toilet with adaptations situated within the changing room.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Male Changing Room - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located in the male changing area.
  • The distance from the building entrance is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards automatically and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a push pad 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 183cm (width) x 270cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 120cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • 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 106cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 92cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 140cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 94cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 105cm and 138cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 84cm.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Shower with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Male Changing Room - Toilet with Adaptations)

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• Location and Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located within the toilet with adaptations in the ground floor male changing room.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 55cm from the floor.
  • There is a grab rail for the shower.
  • The grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.