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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Restaurant and Canteen Facilities.
• Related link Senior House.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/senior-house

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The entrance to the campus is located off GracePark Road.
  • There is parking throughout the campus for staff permit holders and visitors who can acquire temporary permits from the reception in the Drumcondra Building.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stations to the campus are located on Drumcondra Road.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is the Drumcondra Railway Station located 1.6 km away.
• Useful Links View
  • For information on Dublin Buses.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The Irish Rail website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Services Homepage please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01 700 5927.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Disability and Learning Support Service please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on DCU Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: +353 1 7005736.
• Email: [email protected].

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Site/Campus Car Park

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the rear of the O'Donnell Building.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are O'Donnell, Chapel and Senior House.
  • 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 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 370cm x 480cm (12ft 2in x 15ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by anybody and Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
• 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 All Hallows Campus.
  • This car park is clearly signposted from the All Hallows Campus.
  • The nearest designated bay is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the O'Donnell House accessible entrance.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp is 108cm (3ft 7in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 3 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.

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Lift (Lower)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to your left on entrance via the accessible 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 accessible entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• The lift door is manual, light and opens outwards.
• The dimensions of the lift are 78cm x 140cm (2ft 7in 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 a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing loop 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 bright.

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• Comments View
  • The key for the lift can be located from the reception in the Drumcondra Building.
  • There is a small steep slope to access the lift which can be seen in photograph 3.
  • The door to access the lift is only present on the upper level and can be seen in photograph 4.

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Entrance (Dining Hall Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to your left on entering Senior House via lift.
  • 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 (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope bypasses the steps.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides going up.
  • The width of the ramp is 104cm.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is / are 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides going up.

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Entrance (Garden Area)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located beyond the till.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
  • The width of the door opening is 115cm (3ft 9in).

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the area.
  • There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is high 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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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• 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 14m (15yd 11in) from the Dining Room Entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 63cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are hand held and wall.
• 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 Hot meals and snacks.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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• Comments View
  • The nearest accessible toilet is located on the lower level of the Senior House corridor.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• The nearest Standard toilets are located on the lower level of the Senior House Corridor.