Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Ballymena Farm Lodge Campus - A Block.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/northern-regional-college/ballymena-farm-lodge-campus/access-guides/ballymena-farm-lodge-campus-a-block
- Related link Ballymena Farm Lodge Campus - Conference Centre.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/northern-regional-college/ballymena-farm-lodge-campus/access-guides/ballymena-farm-lodge-campus-conference-centre
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Comments
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- The Learning Resource Centre is located on the first floor of A Block.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Ballymena.
- The nearest mainline station is Ballymena.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is free for all users.
- 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 450cm x 850cm (14ft 9in x 27ft 11in).
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Venue Car Park
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- Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 32m (34yd 2ft) 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 not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located to the right of the main entrance.
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Comments
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- There are 4 further designated bays towards the sports hall on the left and some further designated space beside the drop off point.
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 door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- 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.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
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Comments
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- Additional sets of steps are located either end of A Block.
- There are high visibility strips on the top step of each flight of stairs.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on the left as you enter.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
- The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) 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 110cm x 150cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 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 not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- 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.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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Comments
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- The door to the lift is manual.
- There is an easy ramp leading up into the lift.
- There is an alarm bell fitted in the lift.
Outside Access (Learning Resource Centre Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the first floor.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
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Second set of doors
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- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
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Comments
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- There is a 92cm wide security barrier beyond the entrance.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the learning resource centre entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a portable loop.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
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 have a regular supply of books in audio format.
- There is an ordering service.
- The library does have computers with accessible software.
Toilet with Adaptations
- The nearest toilets are located within the Conference Centre.
- Please see the relevant guide for details.
Standard Toilet(s)
- The nearest toilets are located on the ground floor of A Block.
- Please see the relevant guide for details.
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 generally on duty.
- Staff are not Text Relay aware.