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Introduction

• As well as being used as a lecture theatre, this is also used as a cinema by the Film Soc, and as a concert hall.
• The building is open as and when it is being used.

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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.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• There is a designated drop off point.
• The drop off point is located next to the Business School.
• There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
• There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.

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  • Please see the separate guides for the Campus Car Parks for more details.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• 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 double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 158cm (5ft 2in) wide.

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• 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 158cm (5ft 2in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.

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Level Change (Accessible Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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  • There is also a shallow threshold just inside the door.

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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.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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  • The photograph shows the main entrance foyer.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting level is medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
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  • There are 2 sets of stairs, either side of the main entrance.
  • Both give access to the rear of the theatre.

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Theatre

• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
• Designated seating is located the front row.
• Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
• A companion may sit with you.
• Companions sit beside you.
• This venue does not provide audio described performances.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
• Concessions are available.
• Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.

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  • The designated spaces are at the very front of the lecture theatre, and can only be accessed from the accessible entrance.
  • The adapted toilets can only be accessed from here by going out of the building and entering again via the main entrance.

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Level Change (Lectern)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located in front of the lectern at the frot of the theatre.
• There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The steps are shallow.

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Toilet with Adaptations

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

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 11m (12yd) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located within the standard toilets in the opposite corners of the main entrance foyer.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 122cm x 170cm (4ft 0in x 5ft 7in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • No emergency alarm fitted in the cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are not 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 in the accessible toilet.
  • 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 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The hand dryer is 117cm (3ft 10in) high.
  • 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).
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  • There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
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  • The details here are for the adapted toilet in the female toilet.
  • There is a similar cubicle in the male toilets, except the transfer spaces is on the right.
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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 Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located in the far left of the main entrance foyer.
  • The female toilets are 10m (32ft 10in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located in the far right of the main entrance foyer.
  • The male toilets are 9m (29ft 6in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.