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East Slope - Amberley

University of Sussex, Brighton, BN1 9RJ

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Accommodation Overview

Disability Advice Contact Details

  • The Student Centre brings together student support services, including Disability Advice, who provide confidential, pre-booked appointments in-person or online on a range of issues.
  • They also run drop-in sessions, events and other activities throughout the year.
  • This service can be contacted:
  • by phone on 01273 075 700
  • by email on disabilityadvice@sussex.ac.uk
  • or via the Student Support Portal.
  • Further disability support information can be found on the Student Hub.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
  • Amberley is signed as Block 29 on the University's campus map.
  • Amberley has two entrances. The block entrance provides step-free level access to level 0, and the rear entrance provides step-free level access to level 2. Both entrances have single automatic doors via a keycard.
  • The block entrance is not signed.
  • The rear entrance is signed as Amberley 41 - 48.
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  • The rear entrance is located off East Slope Road and provides step-free access.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors via the lift.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are carpeted.
  • There are no resting areas along circulation routes and lobby areas.
  • There is no wayfinding signage.
  • There are manual doors in some corridor and lobby areas.

Parking (Refectory Road)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on Refectory Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 235cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 30m from the Student Centre main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Block)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the block.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 116cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 93cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 92cm.
  • The width of the gap between the posts is 120cm.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the right from the block entrance.
  • The distance from the block entrance is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Levels 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 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 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 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 105cm (width) x 135cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right from the block entrance.
  • Levels 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 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 handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails 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 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Communal Facilities (Study Room)

  • Common Room View
    • The common room is located on level 3.
    • There is step-free level access into the common room.
    • A key card is required to access the room.
    • The height of the card reader is 99cm.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The width of the opening is 90cm.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs with armrests.
    • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • There are similar study rooms on levels 4 and 5.

Entrance (Flat 42)

  • This entrance is located on level 2.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 99cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Kitchen/Dining (Flat 42)

  • The kitchen/dining area is located to the right from the flat entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
  • There is a single automatic door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • The height of the push pad buttons to enter and exit are 95cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is available.
  • The lowered work surface is 85cm from the floor.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is available.
  • The lowered hob is 85cm from the floor.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is available.
  • The lowered sink is 85cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a freezer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • Some chairs are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Room F)

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located at the rear of flat 42.
    • The distance from the flat entrance is 11m.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and narrow walkways .
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • The height of the button to exit the room is 95cm.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 98cm.
    • The door opens inwards automatically and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a double bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 58cm from the floor.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
    • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests, wardrobes for seated users, bedside plug sockets, a desk and a flashing fire alarm.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
  • Ensuite Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens outwards automatically and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 88cm.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the ensuite are 236cm (width) x 184cm (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 160cm (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 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • 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 soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The ensuite has a pedal bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is not 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 lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The shower dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The height of the button to enter the ensuite is 95cm.
    • The height of the button to exit the ensuite is 98cm.