A physical access audit of the University of Bolton estate was undertaken several years ago and a planned programme of improvement is currently ongoing.

 

A dual carriageway divides the campus. A pedestrian crossing offers a safe passage to cross the road. For users who have a visual impairment please note that this is no bleeper to indicate when it is safe to cross. Instead there is a rotating cone on the underside of the control box. This begins to rotate when the traffic lights are on red indicating it is safe to cross. As the road is a dual carriage way the button must be pressed again once you have crossed to the central refuge.

 

The entrances to the Chancellors Mall, the Student Centre and the Library at Eagle all have automatic doors. There are lifts to all floors of Eagle Tower (including one that is safe to use in the event of an evacuation). All doors on corridors are push button operated for easier access. Wherever possible wheelchair access to teaching rooms is facilitated. Where difficulties arise alternative arrangements can be made.

 

Access to the Library and computing facilities is good. The Library is on the ground floor and all of the relevant doors are push button operated for easier access. The 365 computing facilities is on a mezzanine level overlooking the Social Learning Zone in the Chancellors Building (see our campus map|), this floor has a lift up to it.

 

Accessible toilets are available in all buildings.

 

If you encounter any issues with access on campus, please inform your Disability Advisor| in the first instance. If a resolution is not reached, you can use the formal complaints procedure|.

 

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