Access Guide
Overview
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is a public car park nearby.
- The name of the nearest car park is Lisnagelvin Shopping Centre Car park.
- View information on Lisnagelvin Shopping Centre (opens new tab).
- The nearest train station is Derry/Londonderry.
- This station has step-free access.
- The nearest bus station is Foyle Street.
- This bus station has step-free access.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via a steep slope at the most accessible entrance.
- The most accessible entrance is the main entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There are manual doors along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include narrow walkways, permanent physical obstructions and moveable physical obstructions.
- The ground floor and first floor can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- Seating is available.
- There are fixed hearing assistance systems.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
- The toilets with adaptations are located on the first floor next to the lift.
- All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
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Changing Facilities
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- Parent and baby changing facilities are located on the first floor next to the lift, in the toilet with adaptations.
- The fitting rooms with adaptations are located on the ground and first floors.
- The standard fitting rooms are located on the ground and first floors.
Parking
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
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Public Parking
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- There is a public car park located at Lisnagelvin Shopping Centre.
- The name of the car park is Lisnagelvin Shopping Centre Car Park.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
- Electric vehicle charging points are not available in the car park.
Entrance
- This entrance is located on the left as you enter the car park.
- The approach to the entrance has bollards.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
- The slope gradient varies between slight and steep.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 185cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
Shop Floor (Ground Floor)
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- The majority of main aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
- Some of the aisles are obstructed by clothes rails and displays.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- The visual contrast between the shelving and floor varies between low and high.
- Some of the walls and columns have a reflective finish.
- There is background noise.
- There is wayfinding, product and overhead signage.
- Some signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signage is not consistent throughout.
- Seating available for customers includes: sofas, benches and stools.
- Customers can obtain online items from the counter or self service via a large touchscreen.
- Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.
Counter (Womenswear)
- The counter is located to the left of the entrance on the ground floor.
- The distance from entance is 14m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 100cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 103cm.
- The payment machine is at a fixed height.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: stools.
Counter (Childrenswear)
- The counter is located towards the back of the store to the left.
- The distance from the entrance is 40m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 100cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 103cm.
- The payment machine is at a fixed height.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (Womenswear)
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Access
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- The fitting room surveyed is located on the right of the ground floor.
- The fitting room surveyed is female only.
- The distance from the shop floor is 6m.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
- There is no signage for the fitting room.
- There is a curtain opening to access the fitting room.
- The width of the opening is 97cm.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the fitting room are 196cm (width) x 242cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the fitting room.
- There is a grab rail in the fitting room.
- The grab rail for the fitting room has a high colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail in the fitting room.
- The dropdown rail for the fitting room has a low colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted chair available.
- The seat/chair is 48cm from the floor.
- There is an assistance bell at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a long mirror.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located to the left when entering Childrenswear.
- The distance from the entrance is 40m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
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Standard Lift
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- The ground and first floors can be accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a low colour contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The weight limit for the lift is 1600kg.
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 122cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 165cm (width) x 209cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
- Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
Stairs
- The stairs are located to the right of the entrance.
- The ground floor and 1st floor can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The step markings are not clearly visible.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 17cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Shop Floor (First Floor)
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- The majority of main aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
- Some of the aisles are obstructed by clothes rails and product displays.
- The visual contrast between the shelving and floor varies between low and high.
- There is background noise.
- There is wayfinding, product and overhead signage.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signage is not consistent throughout.
- Seating available for customers includes: stools.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Counter (Menswear and Home)
- The counter is located in Menswear, to the right as you exit the lift.
- The distance from the lift is 15m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has a lift.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 100cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 103cm.
- The payment machine is at a fixed height.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (Menswear)
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Access
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- The fitting room surveyed is located on the first floor, to the right of the counter.
- The fitting room surveyed is male only.
- The distance from the lift is 14m.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has a lift.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
- There is no signage for the fitting room.
- The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 97cm.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- The door has a locking handle.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the fitting room are 146cm (width) x 273cm (depth).
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the fitting room.
- There is a grab rail in the fitting room.
- The grab rail for the fitting room has a medium colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail in the fitting room.
- The dropdown rail for the fitting room has a medium colour contrast.
- There is a seated bench available.
- The seat/chair is 48cm from the floor.
- There is an assistance bell, however it is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a long mirror.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 143cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located straight ahead as you exit the lift on the first floor.
- The distance from the lift is 5m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has a standard lift.
- There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 77cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 193cm (width) x 318cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 89cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on top of the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 95cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 97cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 96cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 100cm.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Eating and Drinking ('Ground' Café)
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Location and Access
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- Ground Café is located on the first floor, to the front of the store and next to Menswear.
- The most accessible route has a lift.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is open plan access.
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Order and Payment
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- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- The service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located straight ahead from the café entrance.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 91cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 93cm.
- The payment machine is at a fixed height.
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Service
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- This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Full table service is available on request only.
- Menu types include: wall-mounted, countertop, digital and mobile phone app.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas, stools and high stools.
- Some seating is fixed.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables, high tables and long tables.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.
