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Introduction

• Related link Irish Republican History Museum.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 21:30.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 21:30.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 21:30.
• Thursday 08:00 - 21:30.
• Friday 08:00 - 21:30.
• Saturday 09:00 - 18:00.
• Sunday 10:00 - 18:00.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Belfast.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 500cm (11ft 6in x 16ft 5in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 5m (16ft 5in) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 9m (29ft 6in) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are single width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is bright.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is medium.

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Lift (Rear Courtyard)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 105cm x 140cm (3ft 5in 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 have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift controls do have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Lift (Front)

• The lift is located to the right as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4.
• The lift is 10m (32ft 10in) from main entrance.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 150cm (4ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is 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 controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift controls do have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the courtyard.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 225cm (5ft 7in x 7ft 5in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 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 alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • 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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar accessible toilet on the first floor.
  • There is a similar accessible toilet on the 4th floor with the lateral transfer space on the right, and dimensions of 160 x 250cm.
  • There is a similar accessible toilet on the third floor in the old mill.
  • There is a similar accessible toilet on the first floor in the old mill.
  • There is a similar accessible toilet on the ground floor in the old mill with the lateral transfer space on the right, and dimensions of 160 x 220cm.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located throughout the building.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There are grab rails available in some of the standard toilets.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• Staff are not Text Relay aware.