“By creating we think, by living we learn” Patrick Geddes
| AREA | ACTION | INDICATOR | LEAD RESPONSIBILITY | TIMESCALE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 Campus and Buildings | Review and improve the accessibility of the University campus and buildings and monitor campus development works, including plans for the new Campus Green. | The University campus and buildings are as accessible as possible and take account of good practice guidance on inclusive design. Campus development plans and works take account of the needs of disabled people, particularly the continued availability of accessible routes and parking during period of works. Accessible signage directs staff, students and visitors to key University buildings and public areas. | Director of Campus Services, DDA Estates Steering Group, Campus Services Committee | Ongoing, By December 2009 |
| Develop guidance for external contractors and service providers which specifies the University's accessibility requirements for campus plans and works. | Architects and other external contractors employed by the University to design and progress new buildings/works are informed of the University's accessibility requirements and are provided with instructions to meet those requirements as part of their contractual agreement. | Director of Campus Services, Capital Projects and Development Manager | By December 2007 | |
| Provide training for Project Managers on inclusive campus and building design. | Project Managers are aware of inclusive design principals and good practice and ensure that all University building projects meet accessibility requirements as far as reasonably possible. | Director of Campus Services, Capital Projects and Development Manager | By December 2007 | |
| 5.2 Student Residences | Monitor use of the accessible rooms within the University's student residences and increase capacity as required in anticipation of, and in response to, disabled students' needs. | The University's residences provide accessible accommodation for disabled students and meet the recommended level of provision for wheelchair accessible rooms, as far as possible. | Director of Campus Services, DDA Estates Steering Group, Residences Officer and Allocations Manager | Ongoing |
| 5.3 Parking | Monitor availability and use of accessible parking bays on campus. | Accessible parking bays are clearly identified and improper use is responded to appropriately and promptly. | Director of Campus Services, Head of Security | Ongoing |
| 5.4 Health and Safety | Review health and safety procedures in relation to traffic management on campus, particularly during building works, and provide guidance to contractors on safe modes of working that take account of disabled people's needs and meet accessibility requirements. | Disabled people are able to safely access (and exit) all areas of the University campus and accessible information and guidance is available to advise of any changes to pedestrian and vehicular routes on campus. | Director of Campus Services, Head of Safety Services | By December 2007 |
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