Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Ballymoney Campus - Main Building.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/northern-regional-college/ballymoney-campus/access-guides/ballymoney-campus-main-building
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- The Learning Resource Centre is located on the lower section of the first floor.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 16:00.
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- Opening times may vary according to semester..
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Ballymoney.
- The nearest mainline station is Ballymoney.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking (Front)
- 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 350cm x 580cm (11ft 6in x 19ft).
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Venue Car Park
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- Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 8m (8yd 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 uneven surfaces.
- 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 132cm (4ft 4in).
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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 automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in).
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
Level Change (Ground Floor)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located leading to the raised section of the ground floor.
- There is/are 6 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are bright.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a lift to access this area/service.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
Lift (Ground Floor)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located next to the steps on the ground floor.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 82cm x 120cm (2ft 8in x 3ft 11in).
- 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 controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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- There is a moderate ramp to access the lift at ground level.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, UG, L1, U1, 2 and 3.
- 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.
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Comments
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- There are high visibility strips on the top step of each flight of stairs.
Lift (Main Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on the raised section of the ground floor.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are UG, U1, 2 and 3.
- The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the ground floor lift.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 144cm x 114cm (4ft 9in x 3ft 9in).
- 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 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.
Outside Access (LRC Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the lower section of the first floor.
- There is level access into the venue.
- Level access is via lift.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 134cm (4ft 5in).
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- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- There are security barriers immediately beyond the entrance.
- The gap between barriers is 84cm.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the LRC entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
- 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).
- The lighting levels are bright.
Library
- There is an ordering service.
- The library does have computers with accessible software.
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- There are some Braille and audio books available.
- 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 Read and Write Gold.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the raised section of the first floor.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Male standard toilet facilities are located on the raised section of the ground floor.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located on the ground and second floors.
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 generally on duty.