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Introduction

Services / facilities within the building include an art room, training room and recreation room.

Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Belfast.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest mainline station is Great Victoria.

Opening Times

Monday 09:30 - 17:00.
Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00.
Wednesday 09:30 - 17:00.
Thursday 10:00 - 18:00.
Friday 09:30 - 16:00.
Saturday Closed.
Sunday Closed.

Parking

The venue does not have its own car park.

On Street Blue Badge Parking View
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
On Street Standard Parking View
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 218cm x 630cm (7ft 2in x 20ft 8in).
- Standard marked parking bays are located on Upper Queen Street.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Fisherwick Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located on Upper Queen Street.
There is not level access into the venue.
The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.

Level Change (Fisherwick Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The ramp does not have handrails.

Other Floors

Steps View
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
- 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 levels are medium.

Lift

There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located just beyond the entrance.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3.
The lift is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Fisherwick Entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
The dimensions of the lift are 115cm x 110cm (3ft 9in x 3ft 7in).
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 does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.

Outside Access (Resource Centre)

This information is for the entrance located on the third floor.
There is level access into the venue.
Level access is via lift.
The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The door(s) is / are heavy.
The door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in) wide.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service(s).
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.

Accessible Toilet

There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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.
- The accessible toilet is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Resource Centre entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located along the corridor.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 209cm x 214cm (6ft 10in x 7ft).
- 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 138cm (4ft 6in).
- 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 in the cubicle.
- The emergency 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 not a coat hook.
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors.
- 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 470cm (15ft 5in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- 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 sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.

Standard Toilet(s)

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 along the corridor.
- The female and male toilets are 5m (5yd 1ft) from the resource centre entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are medium.