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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • This venue is located opposite the main University Area, on the far side of University Road.
  • There is unmarked on street parking available on Fitzwilliam Street. There is a campus carpark at the rear of the main campus.
• By Bus View
  • The Queen's University Bus station on University Road serves routes 8a 8b, 8c, 8d, 13, 22a, 93, 209, 261, 522, 524, 524a.
• By Train View
  • Botanic Train Station is located just to the north of the main university area, approximately 0.3 miles from University Square.
• Useful Links View
  • 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).

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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.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is Botanic Gardens Car Park.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the main campus.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is on street parking available on Fitzwilliam Street.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Botanic Gardens Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on Botanic Gardens.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Administration Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 390cm x 430cm (12ft 10in x 14ft 1in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the Administration Building.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Administration Building.
  • The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Library Building.
• Comments View
  • Taxis are permitted to enter the car park for drop-off only.

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Outside Access (71)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front right of building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is / are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • 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 is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • The width of the ramp is 120cm (3ft 11in).

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Outside Access (73)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front centre of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is / are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/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 not have handrails.

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Outside Access (75)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front left of building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is / are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • 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 is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • The width of the ramp is 120cm (3ft 11in).

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Reception

• Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is located to the right beyond the number 73 entrance.
• The desk is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the number 73 entrance.
• Clear signage for the reception area is visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are moderate to good.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is/are 3 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the reception seating area.
  • The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
  • This level change is shown in photograph 1.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • 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 good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • The kitchenette on the LG floor has surfaces 89cm high.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • The stairs are located directly beyond the number 73 entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the number 73 entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are low.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • There are similar staircases in same location for the number 71 and 75 entrances.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located at the far right end of the building on the lower ground floor.
  • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is stepped access to the standard toilet surveyed.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 17m from the number 73 staircase.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
• Comments View
  • There are similar sets of toilets at each end of the lower ground floor corridor.