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Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline station is Connolly.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.

Venue Car Park View
- The car park is at the front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 520cm x 500cm (17ft 1in x 16ft 5in).
- The nearest designated bay is 134m (147yd) from the entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 135m (148yd) from the entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Comments View
- This car park is for the residents of all the student accommodation blocks on campus.
- There is a set down area available outside the entrance to the block.

Outside Access

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in) wide.

Level Change (Outside Access)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located to the left of the entrance as you face it.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).
There are steps to access this area / service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
Lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

Other Floors

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

Lift

There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located just inside 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 (16ft 5in) from entrance.
The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 132cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 4in).
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 lift controls do have Braille markings.
The lift controls do have tactile markings.
The controls for the lift are not within reach for a wheelchair user.
The controls are higher than 110 cm.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.

Accommodation

Location of Accessible Accommodation View
- The establishment provides 1 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
- The accessible facilities are located on the ground floor.
- There is level access from an accessible entrance.
- The room number viewed was VAG03B.
- The width of the door to the room is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- The dimensions of the clear floor space are 190cm x 267cm (6ft 3in x 8ft 9in).
- The bed is 59cm (1ft 11in) high.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 6cm (0ft 2in).
- Light switches are within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
- No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
- Other accessible facilities available in the bedroom are a lowered sink in the kitchen.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
Accessible Bathroom View
- The information relates to the ensuite.
- The dimensions of the bathroom are 240cm x 140cm (7ft 10in x 4ft 7in).
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door to the bathroom is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- The door is light.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
- No emergency alarm is fitted in the bathroom.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the sink is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- There is a mixer tap.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- The measurement of lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There are mirrors.
- The mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- Disposal facilities are not available.
Bath and Shower View
- There is not a bath.
Wheel In Shower View
- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower head height is adjustable.
- The type of shower controls used are lever.
- The shower seat is flip down.
- The shower seat height is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- There are handrails available.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
- The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is good.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
- The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is poor.
- The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
- The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Auxiliary Aids - General View
- Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- Flashing alarms and Vibrating pillows is available.
- Flashing fire alarms are available on request.
- Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
- There are 1 accessible rooms with wheel in showers.
Ground Floor Rooms View
- Ground floor rooms do have level access.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors can be accessed by lift.
- There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.