Access Guide
About
- The name of the nearest parking garage is Theater Drive Garage.
- View information on Theater Drive Garage (opens new tab) .
- This residential college is made up of 1 building.
- Wright Hall is located on Elm Drive. The building is made up of 1 residential hall with communal facilities.
The Hall has 4 levels, signed as levels 1, 2, 3 and 4. The areas accessed by entrances 1 and 2 only have levels 2, 3 and 4.
There is no elevator and 4 staircases. - Wright Hall and Patton Hall are linked internally.
Getting Inside
- The approach to Wright Hall is stepped.
- There are 4 entrances all of which are stepped and have manual doors.
- The entrances are signed as 1, 2, 2A and 3.
Getting Around
- There is internal stepped access on the corridor on level 3 and to Patton Hall on level 4.
- Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are carpeted.
- There are no resting areas along circulation routes, but seating is available in the lounge.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided in circulation routes.
Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available
- The building does not contain communal restrooms with adaptations in hallways.
- Step-free male restrooms are located on levels 1 and 3.
- Step-free female restrooms are located on levels 2 and 4.
- Standard shower facilities are located on levels 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Entrance (Entrance 1 - Stepped)
- This entrance is located at the front left of the building.
- This entrance gives access to level 2 of the building.
- There is stepped access at the entrance.
- There are 8 steps.
- There is a handrail on the right going up.
- The handrail is at a height of 2ft 8in (82cm).
- The handrails cover all steps.
- The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The height of the highest step is 6in (15cm).
- The minimum tread depth is 12in (30cm).
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 2ft 10in (86cm).
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens towards you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 3ft 6in (106cm).
- The door has a high color contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter the entrance.
Stairway
- The floors which are accessible by stairway are 2, 3 and 4.
- There are 18 steps between floors.
- There are handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are at a height of 2ft 11in (88cm).
- The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The height of the highest step is 7in (18cm).
- The minimum tread depth is 10in (26cm).
- Lighting levels are low.
- Entrance 2 provides access to levels G and 1.
Entrance 2a provides access to levels G and 1.
Entrance 3 provides access to levels 1, 2 and Patton Entrance 5.
Communal Facilities
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Kitchen
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- The kitchen is located within the living room area on level 3.
- There is step-free level access to enter.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There are low level cupboards.
- Lighting levels are even.
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Living Room
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- The living room is located on level 3 corridor between Patton Hall and Wright Hall.
- There is step-free level access to enter.
- The door to enter opens inwards and has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the door opening is 2ft 11in (88cm).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to turn (5ft x 5ft - 152.5cm x 152.5cm).
- The flooring consists of deep pile or thickly cushioned carpet.
- There are armchairs and high stools in this area.
- Lighting levels are even.
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Laundry Room
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- The laundry room is located on level 4.
- There is step-free level access to enter.
- The door to enter opens inwards and has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the door opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The following machines are at a low level: washing machine and tumble dryer.
- Lighting levels are low.