Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Teaching Rooms, Student Common Rooms, Offices.
- Related link Computer Science Building.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/queen-s-university-belfast/access-guides/computer-science-building
- Related link 14 Malone Road.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/queen-s-university-belfast/access-guides/14-malone-road
Rooms and Spaces Links
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Malone Road is located to the south of the main university area.
- There are Blue Badge bays available to the right of the venue on Malone Road. There are also nearby university car parks for which permits are required.
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By Bus
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- There are nearby bus stops at Eglantine Avenue and Methody College. Eglantine Avenue serves routes 8B, 8C, 22a, 24a, 522, 524 and 524a. Methody College Serves Routes 8B, 8C, 13, 22a, 24a, 522, 524 and 524a.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station in the Botanic Train Station which is approximately 0.6 miles away.
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Useful Links
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- For more information about getting to the university, please see the Getting Here page on the university website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the Translink website for details on public transport in Northern Ireland.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located to the front right of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 380cm x 620cm (12ft 6in x 20ft 4in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
- The car park surface is block paving.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Useful Information
- To see more information on Disability Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 028 9097 5251.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Disability Services offers support in a wide range of issues, as well as offering help in obtaining the DSA (Disabled Students Allowance).
- To see more information on Asperger’s Social and Support Group at Queen’s please click here (opens new tab).
- The group meets at least once a month during term-time, usually in the Student Guidance Centre. It allows students to develop friendships, discuss any difficulties which they may experience at university and receive support both from their peers and the group facilitators (two Disability Officers). The group meets in a safe, secure environment where members feel comfortable and accepted. Group activities vary and depend on members’ interests, e.g. watching a film, visiting the Ulster Museum and the Linen Hall Library, going out for lunch, as well as workshops on healthy eating and stress management.
- To see more information on University Health Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 028 90 664634.
- Students are entitled to medical services at the University Health Centre.
- To see more information on Disability Research Network please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 028 9097 5117.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Disability Research Network is a new multi-disciplinary initiative aimed at enhancing collaboration between academics, policymakers, practitioners and community and voluntary sector organisations with an interest in disability studies and research. It provides a unique opportunity for members to share knowledge and disseminate the growing body of disability research being carried out in Northern Ireland, stimulate debate about disability issues and develop collaborative partnerships for future disability research and further development of disability policy and practice.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building off Malone Road.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 122cm (4ft).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 102cm (3ft 4in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
- The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp is 120cm (3ft 11in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to access the entrance.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Entrance (Computer Science Building)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left of the Computer Science Building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 174cm (5ft 9in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
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Comments
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- There are similar entrances on the first and second floors of the Computer Science Buildings.
Entrance (14 Malone Road)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the rear right of 14 Malone Road.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp is 134cm.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the majority of the building.
- There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, L1, U1, L2 and U2.
- The stairs are located in front of you on entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 6m from the main entrance.
- There are 15 steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is not a landing.
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Comments
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- There are three steps between L1 and U1 and seven between L2 and U2.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are male standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
- There are shared standard toilets facilities on the second floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located to the rear of the building.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 13m from the main entrance.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.