Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include The John Hand Library provides a teaching space.
- The John Hand Room is located to your right on entry to the Senior House via the accessible entrance. There is a single platform lift overcoming steps between the entrance and the room.
- Related link Senior House.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/senior-house
Site/Campus Car Park
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Car Park
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- 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.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- 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.
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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 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.
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by anybody.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located in front of Dunboyne House.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is concrete.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- 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.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stations to the campus are located on Drumcondra Road.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is the Drumcondra Railway Station located 1.6 km away.
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Useful Links
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- 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).
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].
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
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Entrance
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- 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).
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Ramp/Slope
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- 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).
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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 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.
Lift (Middle)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to your right on entrance via the accessible entrance.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the accessible entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 74cm x 140cm (2ft 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 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
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- 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.
Entrance (John Hand Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off the corridor on the ground floor of Senior House near the International Office.
- 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) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 144cm (4ft 9in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Generic
- The John Hand Room is a teaching space with digital projectors and screens.
- There is level access to all of the room except the speakers area which is accessed by an easy step.
- The lectern located here has a height of 95cm.
- The flooring may reflect light and appear slippery as a result.
- The tables located throughout the room have a height of 68cm.
- There are no flashing alarms present in the room.
- There is not a hearing loop present in the room.
- There are a few chairs with armrests available though the majority of chairs do not have armrests
- There is not a height adjustable table.
- There is plenty of manoeuvring space in the room.
- There were no trip hazards present at the time of survey.
Toilet with Adaptations
- The nearest accessible toilet is located on the lower level of the Senior House corridor.
Standard Toilet(s)
- The nearest standard toilet is located on the lower level of the Senior House corridor.