Access Guide
Accommodation Summary
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Parking and Transport
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- The accommodation does not have its own parking facilities.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
- There is a university bus service stop within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
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Accessible Accommodation Information
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- The accommodation has 132 rooms in total.
- There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the accessible room(s).
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
- The accessible toilet facilities are located along the corridor along the ground floor.
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Standard Accommodation Information
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- There is standard accommodation on the ground floor.
- Ground floor accommodation does have level access.
- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors can be accessed by lift.
- Step free access to the ground floor is also via lift at the main entrance.
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Amenities and Communal Facilities
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- There is a convenience store within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
- Communal facilities within this residence include a launderette.
- The communal facilities for the accommodation surveyed include; a kitchen.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- St John Central is located towards the south of York City Centre off Carmelite Street. The roads in the city centre have a lot of traffic which may make travel difficult.
- The Q-Park Shambles Car Park is located next to the halls of residence.
- For more information on Car Parking around York please click here (opens new tab).
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
- The nearby Stonebow Bus Stops are the closet to St John Central. Stonebow serves routes 12, 13, 14, 25, 45, 45a, 46, 843 Coastliner and Castleline. Stonebow SA serves route 9. Stonebow SB serves Route 6, 11, 25 as well as the Castleline. Stonebow SC serves Route 12, 13, 14, 45, 45a, 46, and 843 Coastliner.
- For more information on York Bus Travel please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is York Railway Station.
- York Train Station is located to the west of York city centre approximately 0.9 miles from St John Central on the other side of the river Ouse.
- For more information on York Railway Station please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on York Railway Station please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- York Travel Information.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Disability Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: [email protected].
- The University Library is located within the Fountain's Learning Centre. Visithttps://www.yorksj.ac.uk/students/library/supporting-accessibility/ for more information on accessibility support within the Library.
- To see more information on Library Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on York St John's Student Union please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01904 629 816.
- Email: [email protected].
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Q-Park Shambles.
- The car park is located on Garden Place.
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Carmelite Street.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 120cm .
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 120cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- There is a push pad/button to enter the main automatic doors.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 96cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 8 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are in the centre of the step(s).
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
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Lift
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- There is a lift to access this entrance.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
Lift (Main Entrance)
- The lift is for staff use only.
- The lift is located to the left of the entrance.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The weight limit for the lift is 500kg.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 90cm.
- The dimensions of the lift are 90cm x 144cm.
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
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Circulation
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- There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
Laundry
- The entrance of the Laundry is located to your left on entrance.
- The door is heavy and opens away from you with a width of 86cm.
- There are washing machines and dryers here with controls at a height of 100cm.
- There is a card top up machine at a height of 125cm.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located in front of you on entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 10m from the main entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are -1, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
Lift
- The lift is for staff use only.
- The lift is located to your right on entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 90cm.
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm.
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located in front of you on entrance.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 142cm x 237cm.
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is not a lateral transfer space.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are general waste (with lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- 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).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 98cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 110cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 112cm (3ft 8in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is not a hand dryer.