Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Ballymena Campus - Trostan Avenue Building.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/northern-regional-college/ballymena-trostan-avenue-campus/access-guides/ballymena-campus-trostan-avenue-building
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- The Learning Resource Centre is located on the ground floor of the Trostan Avenue Building.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 16:00.
Location
- The venue is situated within 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 380cm x 470cm (12ft 6in x 15ft 5in).
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Venue Car Park
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- Designated parking bays are not clearly marked.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- 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 not a designated 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 156cm (5ft 1in).
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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 156cm (5ft 1in).
Outside Access (LRC Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in the main reception foyer.
- 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
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- There are security barriers immediately beyond the entrance.
- The width between barriers is 85cm.
- There is an identical exit next to the entrance.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the LRC entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- The lighting levels are bright.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
Library
- There is an ordering service.
- The library does have computers with accessible software.
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- Auxiliary aids such as a large text keyboard, a large rollerball mouse or height adjustable desk could be provided for students through Student Services.
- Accessible software includes Dolphin.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor of the Trostan Avenue Building.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor of the Trostan Avenue Building.
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.