Access Guide
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
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- The sports hall is located on the ground floor of the main building, in the area accessed by the platform lifts or internal steps.
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.
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
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- 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.
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).
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.
Level Change (Rear of the Building to Grab and Go)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- There is/are 6 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
- 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 (Rear of the Building to Grab and Go)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the far end of the canteen leading to main building classrooms.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The lift is approximately 29m (31yd 2ft) 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 84cm x 140cm (2ft 9in x 4ft 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 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 moderate to good.
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Comments
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- This lift overcomes the steps leading to the refectory and also provides level access to the rear of the building.
- There is an alarm button within a reachable height located in this lift.
Outside Access (Main Building Rear Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 145cm (4ft 9in).
Level Change (Main Building Rear Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of and beyond the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Level Change (North End Lift Lobby)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the far right of the Purple Block.
- There is/are 10 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
- 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 (North End Lift Lobby)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right of the steps.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The lift is approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the Main Block rear entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 137cm (2ft 7in x 4ft 6in).
- 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 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 moderate to good.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a portable loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
Changing Places
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Location and access
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- The facility is located off the corridor opposite the sports hall.
- The facility is approximately 80m (87yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the facility.
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Dimensions and features
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- You do need a key for the facility.
- It is not a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from the caretaker.
- The dimensions of the facility are 293cm x 426cm (9ft 7in x 13ft 12in).
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
- The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 155cm (5ft 1in).
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- Dropdown rails are provided for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- 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 both sides.
- 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.
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Accessible Shower
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- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 47cm (1ft 7in).
Standard Changing Room
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located at the far end of the gym corridor.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the front lift.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the gym.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
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Comments
View
- The showers in the changing rooms are accessed by 2 shallow steps.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
View
- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 38m (41yd 1ft) from the refectory lift.
- This accessible toilet is located off the corridor opposite the gym.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 154cm x 192cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 4in).
- There is not 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- 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 not an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 fair.
- There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
- The lighting levels are good.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located just off the female changing room.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 48m (52yd 1ft) from the refectory lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located opposite the main changing room.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 47m (51yd 1ft) from the refectory lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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.
- This service can be requested.
- Staff are Text Relay aware.