The college, which helps students to achieve their potential through innovative programmes of education and independence training, accommodates people from all over the UK.
As part of its Star Appeal, a campaign aimed at raising GB pound 15.4 million for an ambitious development project, the college was in need of access control with hands free capability. Initially Net2 from Paxton Access was installed to one building for evaluation.
Said Lynette Barrett, residential services manager: “From the beginning it was clear to see that it was having a positive effect – making access easier for students and staff alike”.
As a result Net2 now control about 30 doors at three of the five residencies. Many doors have been hands free enabled with automatic door openers. This was a necessity so that every individual would benefit from the system.
The introduction of Net2 has meant that students aren’t so dependent on staff to move around the college. It has also increased privacy and made the students more independent.
Said Mark Hone, director of Stroud Alarms: “Some of the students attach their hands free tokens to their wheelchairs and the Proximity readers pick up the signal and unlock the door as they approach. This removes manoeuvring into awkward positions to present tokens.”
