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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include The Flying Clipper Brasserie and Restaurant, Barista Cafe, Teaching and Computer Rooms, Lecture Theatres, Management Suite, Media and Journalism (including a TV Studio and Newsroom), Health and Social Care, Travel and Tourism, IT and Computer Games Labs and the Princes Trust.
• Related link Strand Road Campus - Tower Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/north-west-regional-college/strand-road-campus/access-guides/strand-road-campus-tower-building
• Related link Strand Road Campus - Strand Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/north-west-regional-college/strand-road-campus/access-guides/strand-road-campus-strand-building

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• Comments View
  • There is a bridge leading from the main entrance of this building to level 3 of the Tower Building.
  • The Tower Building, along with the Strand Building, can be used to give step free access from Strand Road to this Building and Asylum Road.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in the North West Regional College Strand Campus in Londonderry.
• The nearest National Rail station is Londonderry.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
• There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 310cm x 450cm (10ft 2in x 14ft 9in).

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 55m (60yd 5in) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 60m (65yd 1ft) from the main 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 between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is a moderate slope, with handrails both sides, leading up to the building from the car park.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level 1 at the front of the building opposite the link bridge to the Tower Building.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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 (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• Hearing loops are fitted in most lecture theatres and teaching rooms.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are varied.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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• Comments View
  • Room number signs have tactile markings.
  • There is level access to the front of lecture theatre D3.306 on level 3.
  • Height adjustable desks and lumbar support chairs can be made available in any room if requested.

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Reception (Business Support Centre)

• The desk/counter is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Eating and Drinking (Barista @ The Clipper)

• The following information is for the café.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 50cm (1ft 8in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 103cm (3ft 5in).
• The standard height for tables is 73cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are 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 hot and cold drinks, snacks, pastries and sandwiches.

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• Comments View
  • The Barista @ The Clipper is a coffee, also open to the public, giving students real world experience of preparing and serving food.

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Eating and Drinking (Flying Clipper - Brasserie)

• The following information is for the refectory.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 28m (30yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 105cm (3ft 5in).
• The standard height for tables is 73cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are hand held and wall.
• 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 hot and cold meals and snacks.

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• Comments View
  • The Flying Clipper brasserie is a training refectory giving students real world experience of preparing and serving food.
  • It is open weekdays for morning break and lunches.

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Eating and Drinking (Flying Clipper - Restaurant)

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• Full table service is available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• The standard height for tables is 71cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are hand held and wall.
• 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 fine dining.

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• Comments View
  • The Flying Clipper restaurant is a training restaurant, also open to the public, giving students real world experience of preparing and serving food.
  • It is open Wednesday for lunch and Thursday evening for gourmet dinners.

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Lecture Theatre(s) (Level 3)

• Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
• The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
• The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the front.
• There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
• There is space for an assistance dog.
• There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
• There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
• The steps to the staggered seating do not have handrails.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
• There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the lecture theatre(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the lecture theatre(s) ranges between 65cm and 71cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
• Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.
• This lecture theatre is undergoing a full refurbishment in Spring 2019.

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  • There is level access to the first 3 rows.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Levels 1, 2, 3, 4.
  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are not 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 in the centre of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1, 2, 3, 4.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg 13 persons.
• 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 102cm x 211cm (3ft 4in x 6ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does 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 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 medium.

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• Comments View
  • There are two lifts available here.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located by the lifts, opposite the stairs on level 1.
  • There are similar toilets on levels 2 and 4, and a similar toilet with the transfer space on the left on level 3. There is an additional accessible toilet to the side of the kitchen training wing with left transfer. There is also a changing place on level 2?.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 172cm x 180cm (5ft 8in x 5ft 11in).
  • 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 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are general domestic waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 height of the hand dryer is 121cm (3ft 12in).
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 111cm (3ft 8in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • Photographs 1 to 3 show the accessible toilet on level 1.
  • Photograph 4 shows the accessible toilet on level 2.
  • Photograph 5 shows the accessible toilet on level 3.
  • Photograph 6 shows the accessible toilet on level 4.
  • Photograph 7 shows the accessible toilet in the kitchen training wing on level 1.

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Changing Places

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located to the right of level 2.
  • The facility is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the lift.
  • There is level access to the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 280cm x 410cm (9ft 2in x 13ft 5in).
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The facility changing bench is free standing.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
  • The facility hoist is mobile.
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 147cm (4ft 10in).
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Drop down rails are provided for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the drop down rail(s) is/are on the left.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • A functioning emergency alarm is available.
• Accessible Shower View
  • Accessible shower facilities are not available.
• Comments View
  • Staff notification may be required to use this room.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located opposite the lifts.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There are male standard toilet facilities on levels 1 and 3
  • There are female standard toilet facilities on levels 1, 2 and 4.
  • Male and female toilets are also available in the Flying Clipper - Restaurant.

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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 normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.