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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include library services, a Starbucks coffee shop. There is a sensory pod for the autism community on level 3.
• Related link F Block.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/f-block

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The campus is accessed off Drumcondra Road.
  • There are car parks located around the campus. Most of these are staff permit holder 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
  • 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]

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Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park 5)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the rear of blocks F and G.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are blocks F and G.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
• 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 sloped access to the car park from the F Block.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the F Block.

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Outside Access (Car Park)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the library.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 124cm (4ft 1in).
• Comments View
  • There is a kerb from the car park to the entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb but the route from there to the entrance is not 75cm in width due to the presence of lamposts and support struts.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 128cm (4ft 2in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located off Drumcondra Road.
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located off Drumcondra Road.
  • There is / are 11 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • There are alternate revolving door entrances into the building.
  • There is an alternate set of 16 medium steps in front of the entrance doors which is bypassed by a platform lift (photograph 5).

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Lift (Main Entrance)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in front of the entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 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.

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• Comments View
  • There is a slope to access the lift at a lower level.

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Entrance (F Block)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located leading from F Block.
  • There is step free 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 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • There are 3 separate entrance doors located here.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • 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 no 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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Eating and Drinking (Starbucks Coffee Shop)

• The following information is for the cafe.
• Full table service is available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 42cm (1ft 5in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
• The standard height for tables is 42cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are not available.
• Menus are wall only.
• 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 cakes and snacks.

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Reception (Library)

• Library reception is located next to the entrances.
• The desk is 8m (8yd 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 bright.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is 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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• Comments View
  • Next to the reception desk there are entrance barriers to the main library areas.
  • There is a large gate with a width of 98cm and 2 smaller gates with widths of 54cm.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3.
  • The stairs are located beyond the library barriers.
  • The stairs are approximately 14m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to your left on passing the library barriers.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 130cm x 250cm (4ft 3in x 8ft 2in).
• 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 does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does 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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Reception (First Floor Help Desk)

• The help desk is located in front of you on exiting the lift.
• The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the lift.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the lift.
• There is step free access to this reception area, via lift.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
• The desk is not staffed.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Library (Cregan Library)

• This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books in large print.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books in audio format.
• There is an ordering service.
• The library does have computers with accessible software.
• Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
• A height adjustable chair is / are available.

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Sensory Pod

• For use of the sensory pod contact staff at the main reception.
• The sensory pod is located on level 3 in room G408.
• Take the lift to level 3 and turn left. The door is 20m on the left.
• The entrance is a single heavy door that opens inward (push). It is 88cm wide.
• There is Key card entry with push button exit however this was inoperative at the time of survey. The key card reader is 110cm high.
• There is also a bean bag seat in the room.
• The Sensory Pod is a calming safe space for children or adults on the autistic spectrum. It is approximately 2.5m long x 1.2m wide and offers a calming soundproof space with ambient lighting throughout that is not only tranquil but very enjoyable to be in. There is LED mood lighting, self-adjusting temperature control, learning screen, interior back lit Sensory Mirror, multi-control panel, sliding door and exterior sensory walls.
• For more details on the sensory pod please go to https://www.thesensorypod.ie/.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 23m (25yd 6in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
  • There are additional toilets on the first, second and third floors. The first and third floor toilets have a transfer space to the left.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 265cm (4ft 11in x 8ft 8in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 68cm (2ft 3in).
  • 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 an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab 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 is a mirror.
  • 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • 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 wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor, the first floor, the second floor and the third floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the right as you enter.
  • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 23m from the main entrance.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.