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Introduction

• Related link Newtownabbey Campus - Main Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/northern-regional-college/newtownabbey-campus/access-guides/newtownabbey-campus-main-building

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• Comments View
  • Hair and Beauty is located on the second floor of the main building.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Newtownabbey.
• The nearest mainline station is Whiteabbey.
• 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 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 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 450cm x 640cm (14ft 9in x 20ft 12in).

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 28m (30yd 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 have tactile paving.
  • There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The road is generally quiet.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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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 single.
• The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the right as you face the main entrance.
• There is/are 11 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• 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.

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• Comments View
  • There is a ramp or steps as you approach the entrance from the pavement.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are 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 (Pink Block)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left of the reception desk.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are A,B and C.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 82cm (2ft 8in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 110cm (4ft 7in x 3ft 7in).
• 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 have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not 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 moderate to good.

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Outside Access (Hair and Beauty Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the left of the second floor.
• There is level access into the venue.
• Level access is via lift.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 158cm (5ft 2in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 158cm (5ft 2in).

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the Hair and Beauty entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The desk/counter is not 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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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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  • The nearest toilets are located on the second floor to the right immediately after exiting the south end rear lift.
  • Please see the relevant guide for details.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
• Comments View
  • The nearest toilets are located on the second floor of the main building.
  • Please see the relevant guide for details.

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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 generally on duty.
• Staff are not Text Relay aware.