Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include teaching rooms, standard and accessible toilets and changing rooms.
Rooms and Spaces Links
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Teaching Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for F11 Carwyn James please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for F27 Carwyn James please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for G04a Carwyn James please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for G15 Carwyn James please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for G17 Carwyn James please click here (new tab)
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Aberystwyth University lies in the centre of the west coast of Wales on the A487 and at the end of the A44. The University campus is located at the north end of Aberystwyth off the Penglais Road (A487).
- There are multiple campus car parks for staff, students and permit holders. There is a visitor car park at the rear of the campus near the Arts Centre, this is a pay and display car park but is free for Blue Badge holders. There are Blue Badge bays around the campus for multiple buildings.
- For more information on getting to the University by car please click here (opens new tab).
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stop is the National Library stop. This bus stop is approximately 160m from the main reception. This bus stop is served by the 302, 512, TrawsCymru T2, X28 and YP8 routes. There is an additional bus stop approximately 100m from the reception building which is served by the National Express service.
- For more information on getting to the University by bus please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Aberystwyth.
- Aberystwyth Station is approximately 1.4km from the University on foot. The train station is linked to the university campus by the 302, TrawsCymru T2 and X28 bus routes. This train station is served by the Arriva Trains Wales and Vale of Rheidol Railway.
- For more information on getting to the University by train please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on national train timetabling and ticketing, and station information for Aberystwyth station please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- For more information on getting to the University, and maps, please use the link below.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For more information on traveling by bus through Wales, please use the link below.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- Student Support Services is based in the Student Welcome Centre on the Penglais Campus.
- To see more information on Student Support Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01970 621 761.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Academic Registry deals with admissions and is based on the first floor of the Cledwyn Building. Contact details for staff members can be found on the university website.
- To see more information on Academic Registry please click here (opens new tab).
- To see more information on Accommodation Office please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01970 622 984.
- Email: [email protected].
- There are dog toileting areas located near the Rosser Accommodation and Hub, by Block 13 at Fferm Penglais and to the side of Cledwyn at the Penglais Campus.
- For more information on the assistance dog toileting area(s) please click here - (new tab).
- For more information on the assistance dog toileting area(s) please click here - (new tab).
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located in front of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 510cm (13ft 1in x 16ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Site/Campus Car Park (Visitor)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the rear of the campus near the Arts Centre.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Student Union and Arts Centre.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 470cm x 600cm (15ft 5in x 19ft 8in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by visitors.
- Parking charges apply to visitors only.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Free parking for Blue Badge holders is restricted to unlimited.
- Payment machines are located throughout the car park.
- There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
- Payment cannot be made by phone.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is sloped access to the car park from the Student Union Building.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the Student Union Building.
- The nearest designated bay is 60m (65yd 1ft) from the Student Union Building.
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Comments
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- Parking charges apply between 8am and 5pm on Mondays to Fridays.
Site/Campus Car Park (Hafan)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the rear of the campus.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Arts Centre and the Student Union.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by anybody.
- Parking charges apply for non permit holders.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment machines are located at the entrance to the car park.
- There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
- Payment cannot be made by phone.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is sloped access to the car park from the Student Union Building.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the Student Union Building.
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Comments
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- The upper level of car park is for staff permit holders only.
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 venue.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- There is not an intercom.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is / are push pad activated when entering.
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- There are fixed loops located in the teaching rooms.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left on entrance.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on the first floor.
- The weight limit for the lift is 325kg.
- The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 145cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 9in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The lift does have a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- The stairs are located to the left on entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 6m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on the first floor.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- There is a similar staircase at the rear of the venue to access the first floor. The stairs give access to the ground and first floor. The steps are 16cm high with handrails to both sides. These can be seen in photographs 6, 7, 8 and 9.
Standard Changing Room (Male)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located facing the reception counter.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Environmental Lab.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
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Comments
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- There is bench seating within the changing rooms 46cm high.
- There are lockers that require key access.
Standard Changing Room (Female)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the left as you enter off the main corridor.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Environmental Lab G01.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
Standard Shower
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the male changing room.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- The shower heads are adjustable with twist and turn controls.
- There is a plastic pull shower screen to the front of the cubicle.
- There is an identical shower in the female changing rooms.
Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located straight ahead 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 shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 221cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
- There is not 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 69cm (2ft 3in).
- 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 female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- 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 116cm (3ft 10in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 75cm.
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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 poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Accessible Toilet (First Floor)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 34m (37yd 7in) from the lift entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located on the first floor.
- There is a similar accessible toilet next to the one with an transfer space of 90cm to the right hand side. This is shown in photograph 5.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 158cm x 220cm (5ft 2in x 7ft 3in).
- 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
- 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 female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- 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).
- 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).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 112cm.
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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) (Ground Floor)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located in the standard changing rooms on the ground floor.
- There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 17m from the main 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.
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Comments
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- There are additional standard toilets located off the main corridor on the ground floor opposite teaching room G24 (photographs 8 to 13).