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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include conference rooms, office spaces and the Gogerddan Campus post room.
• Related link Blas Gogerddan - Stapledon Cafe.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/aberystwyth-university/access-guides/blas-gogerddan-stapledon-cafe
• Related link Gogerddan Reception Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/gogerddan-reception-building

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Aberystwyth University lies in the centre of the west coast of Wales. The Gogerddan University campus is located approximately 4km to the east of Aberystwyth, just off the A487 on the A4159.
  • There is a campus car park for staff permit holders at the rear of the campus with limited Blue Badge bay parking. There is an additional visitor car park outside the front of the Gogerddan Reception Building with Blue Badge bay parking.
  • For more information on getting to the University by car please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stop is the Plas Gogerddan stop. This bus stop is approximately 150m from the Gogerddan Campus reception. This bus stop is served by the 526 route.
  • For more information on getting to the University by bus please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Aberystwyth.
  • Aberystwyth Station is approximately 5km from the Gogerddan Campus. The train station is linked to the Gogerddan campus by the 526 bus route. 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).
• Useful Links View
  • 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).

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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].

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Gogerddan Campus Car Park.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the campus.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is additional parking for visitors outside the Gogerddan Campus Reception Building.

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Site/Campus Car Park

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on the left and at the rear of the campus.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are P T Thomas and William Davies.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
  • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 550cm x 450cm (18ft 1in x 14ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the P T Thomas.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the William Davies.
  • The nearest designated bay is 23m (25yd 6in) from the P T Thomas rear entrance.

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Outside Access (Blas Gogerddan Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the Stapleton Building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 124cm (4ft 1in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • The width of the door opening is 124cm (4ft 1in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• Comments View
  • After 2:30pm this door can only be opened by use of the card reader.

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Entrance (Gogerddan Reception Building Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the left side of the Stapledon Building off the Gogerddan Reception Building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 151cm (4ft 11in).

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written and pictorial 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 not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • The stairs are located between the two entrance doors at the Gogerddan Reception Building entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 3m from the first set of Gogerddan Reception Building entrance doors.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There is a spiral staircase on the far right side of the building, as shown in photograph 3 and 4.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 and 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
• The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Gogerddan Reception Building entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 200cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does 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 medium.

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Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Blas Gogerddan Side Entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, ahead as you enter from the Blas Gogerddan side entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 167cm x 260cm (5ft 6in x 8ft 6in).
  • 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 92cm (3ft).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not 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 disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 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).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 83cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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 moderate to good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on all floors.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located just outside the Blas Gogerddan cafe.
  • 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 5m from the Blas Gogerddan Side 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.