Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link City Campus Building.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/city-campus-building
- Related link Corporate Meeting Suite.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/corporate-meeting-suite
- Related link The Refectory.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/refectory-glasgow
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Comments
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- The Corporate Suite Cafe is located to the front of the building on level 6.
- There is level access from the main entrance via the central lifts.
- There is step free access from the ground floor entrance using the front lifts via Cafe Zero.
Opening Times
- Please contact the venue for details of opening times and Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The city campus is located in central Glasgow, off Cathedral Street which is close to the M8 motorway.
- There is Blue Badge parking beside the building on level 2. There is an on-site car park for permit holders nearby. Blue Badge and standard on-street parking is available nearby. A public car park is available nearby.
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By Bus
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- The campus can be accessed via a number of bus routes, including buses X3, X11, X19, X25/A, X28, X37, X39, X85, X86, X87, 13/A, 19/A, 38/A/B/C/E, 57/A, 213, 240X, 832, 833, 834, 837, 839, 840, 866.
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By Train
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- The nearest railway station is Queen Street. However, all of the central Glasgow stations are within reach of the campus using public transport.
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By Underground
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- The nearest subway station is Buchanan Street.
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Useful Links
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- Please see the Campus Locations and Contact Us page of the College website for more information on getting to the campus.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The Strathclyde Partnership for Transport website for details on buses and the Subway.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The National Rail Enquiries website for details on trains to the Glasgow Stations.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Equality, Diversity & Inclusion please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0141 375 5401/5402.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Help Choosing A Course from Professional Careers Advisors please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0141 375 5172 or 0141 272 6578.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0141 375 5533.
- Email: [email protected].
- Disposable puppy mats are available from reception for assistive dogs. An outside toilet area will possibly be added in the future.
Entrance (Corporate Suite Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located towards the front of the building on level 6.
- There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
- The card reader/lock is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
Entrance (South West Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located leading to the cafe from the south west.
- There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
- The card reader/lock is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system is available only on request.
- The system is a portable loop.
- Portable hearing loops are available from the Disabled Store, located on the first floor of the City Campus Building.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the cafe.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- All chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the corporate suite entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 38cm (1ft 3in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 97cm (3ft 2in).
- The standard height for tables is 73cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are not available.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is Braille, written text, pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 23m (25yd 6in) from the corporate suite entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located through to the left as you enter.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens by sliding.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 225cm x 170cm (7ft 5in x 5ft 7in).
- There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 97cm (3ft 2in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located through to the left as you enter.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 25m from the corporate suite entrance.
- There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.