Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Student Union Bar, Picturehouse and Nosh Da.
- The Students’ Union is led by students and supported by a team of staff who provide a range of services and opportunities for students during their time at Aberystwyth University.
- Related link Arts Centre Piazza.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/arts-centre-piazza
- Related link Students Union Advice Centre and Computer Lounge.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/students-union-advice-service-and-computer-hub
- Related link Students Union Reception.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/students-union-reception
- Related link Students Union Careers Office and Shop.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/students-union-careers-office-and-shop
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).
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.
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.
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 off the Arts Piazza.
- 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 116cm (3ft 10in).
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated when exiting.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 178cm (5ft 10in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
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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.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 179cm (5ft 10in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
Other Floors (Main Entrance)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G and 1.
- The stairs are located in front of you on entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
- There are 10 steps between floors.
- 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 not a landing.
Lift (Main Entrance)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in front of you on entrance.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G and 1.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The lift door is manual, heavy and opens outwards.
- The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 140cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 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 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.
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Comments
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- A key for this lift is available from reception or the bar.
Entrance (Students' Careers and Student Shop)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the right on entrance to the Students' Careers and Student Shop.
- There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 136cm (4ft 6in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 7 step(s) to access the entrance.
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up the step(s).
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Lift
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- There is a lift to access this entrance.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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- There is an alternate entrance between the two areas with no doors which can be seen in photographs 3 and 4. The level change here consists of 8 deep steps with handrails on either side and no lift to bypass them.
Lift (Careers and Student Shop Entrance)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in front of the entrance.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Careers and Student Shop entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The dimensions of the lift are 90cm x 135cm (2ft 11in x 4ft 5in).
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does not have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is good.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
- There is/are 2 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to additional seating in the bar area.
- The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps can be seen in photographs 1 and 2.
- There is/are 1 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to additional seating in the bar area.
- The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a steep ramp, with no handrails, for access to additional seating in the bar area.
- The width of the ramp is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
- These level changes can be seen in photographs 3 and 4.
- There is/are 1 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to additional seating in Nosh Da.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- There is a slight ramp, with a handrail on the right going up, for access to additional seating in Nosh Da.
- The width of the ramp is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
- These can be seen in photographs 5 and 6.
- There are not 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 high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- This building does play background music.
- Music is played in the bar area and occasionally music is played during day time events and stalls.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- There is a deep step to access additional seating in the picture house as shown in photograph 7.
- There are three deep steps to access the stage in the main hall as shown in photograph 8.
Eating and Drinking (Nosh DA)
- The following information is for the bar.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the lift.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 40cm (1ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 108cm (3ft 7in).
- The standard height for tables is 72cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are 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 burgers, wraps and pizza.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
- 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 7m (7yd 1ft) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left on exiting the lift.
- 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 186cm x 230cm (6ft 1in x 7ft 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
- 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 fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 135cm from the floor.
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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 the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 86cm.
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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 good.
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 half way along the stepped level change without a lift between Nosh Da and the Students Union Careers and Student Shop Area.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 15m from the lift.
- There is a/are cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- There are vertical and horizontal grab rails on the right hand side only.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
- The step(s) is / are located on the landing at the stepped only entrance between the Student Union (Bars and Picturehouse) and Student Union (Careers and Student Shop).
- There is/are 3 step(s).
- The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up.