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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the main campus reception and the Student Advice Centre.
• Related link B Block.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/b-block-dublin
• Related link C Block.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/c-block-dublin
• Related link D Block.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/d-block-dublin
• Related link Chapel.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/chapel-dublin

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The campus is accessed off the N1 / Drumcondra Road.
    If you are coming from the North, the campus will be on your right, approximately 650m after the R102 junction.
    If you are coming from the South, the campus will be on your left, approximately 500m after the Drumcondra rail station.
  • There are car parks located around the campus. Most of these are for staff permit holders only.
    There is pay and display visitor parking between the Dublin Education Centre and the Student Residences.
• By Bus View
  • There are several bus stops for the College along Drumcondra Road.
    These serve routes 1, 11, 13, 16, 16C, 33, 33-N, 41, 41-A 41B, 41C, 44, 180, 740, 900, 901, 904, 910 and 980.
• By Train View
  • The nearest station is the Drumcondra Railway station which is located 900m away.
• Useful Links View
  • 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: +353 (1) 700 5927.
• Email: [email protected].

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Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park 4 - Staff Only)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of the building.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are A Block and the Chapel.
  • 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 250cm x 456cm (8ft 2in x 14ft 12in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff.
  • 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 ramped/sloped or stepped access to the car park from the road.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the A Block entrance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the A Block entrance.
• Comments View
  • Photograph 5 shows the ramp leading from the car park to the entrance.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park 6 - Visitors)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of the Drumcondra Education Centre.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are A Block, the Chapel and the Drumcondra Education Centre.
  • 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 250cm x 500cm (8ft 2in x 16ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by visitors.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• 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 A Block entrance.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the A Block entrance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 140m (153yd 4in) from the A Block entrance.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off car park 4.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 128cm (4ft 2in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp is 92cm (3ft).
• 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 4 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 shallow (2cm - 10cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the left going up the step(s).
• Comments View
  • Photographs 6 and 7 show the alternate ramp with leads into the building from the far end of the car park, the ramp has a slight gradient and handrails on both sides.
  • Photographs 8 and 9 show the steps which lead along the side of the building, beyond the second ramp. These can be bypassed by using the second ramp.

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Entrance (Reception Area)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on your left as you enter through the main entrance.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The automatic door(s) is / are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 172cm (5ft 8in).
• Comments View
  • There are a further two sets of doors to the left of the accessible doors. They have a width of 182cm and 172cm respectively. These doors are manual.

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Entrance (Student Support and Development)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on your right as you enter through the main entrance.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The automatic door(s) is / are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 175cm (5ft 9in).
• Comments View
  • This reception has the same opening times as the main reception but is an appointment-based service.

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Reception (Main Reception)

• Reception is located to the left as you enter.
• The desk is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building.
  • There is/are 3 unmarked step(s), with no handrails, for access to A106 - A109.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps can be seen in photograph 1.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written and pictorial directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is good 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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Reception (Student Advice Centre)

• The Student Advice Centre desk is located to the left as you enter.
• The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Comments View
  • The nearest accessible toilet is located in B Block.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• The nearest standard toilet is located in B Block.