Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include office spaces and meeting rooms.
- The building is located next to the Speakeasy Student Union Bar. Step free access to the first floor bar of the Speakeasy is available via 92 Lisburn Ready.
- Related link Speakeasy Student Union Bar.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/queen-s-university-belfast/access-guides/speakeasy-student-union-bar
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Elmwood Avenue is located in the main University Area on the far side of University Road.
- There is the Fitzwilliam Street campus car park which is available to staff and visitor permit holders in this area. There is unmarked parking available on Elmwood Avenue.
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By Bus
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- The nearby bus stop on College Green Serves Routes 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, 29, 29c, 652. While the Queen's University Bus station on University Road serves routes 8a 8b, 8c, 8d, 13, 22, 93, 209, 238, 251u, 261, 273, 522, 524, 524a.
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By Train
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- Botanic Train Station is located just to the north of the main university area, approximately 0.3 miles from University Square.
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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).
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.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 300cm x 350cm (9ft 10in x 11ft 6in).
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Elmwood Avenue.
- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Elmwood Avenue.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (92 Lisburn Road Accessible Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor level at the front of the building next to the main entrance to the Speakeasy Kitchen and Bar.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in).
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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 left as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- 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 117cm (3ft 10in).
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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 to the left as you face the entrance.
- There is / are 6 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 deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Outside Access (First Floor Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building on the first floor.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 138cm (4ft 6in).
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 96cm (3ft 2in).
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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 11 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 height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is not 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 good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- Photograph 2 shows the waiting area on the second floor.
- Photographs 3 and 4 show the staff kitchen area and staff break room respectively.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- The stairs are located directly beyond the first floor entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 8m from the first floor entrance.
- 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.
- There is a landing.
Lift (92 Lisburn Road Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located directly beyond 92 Lisburn Road accessible entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- The lift is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the ground floor 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 112cm x 140cm (3ft 8in x 4ft 7in).
- 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 a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
- 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.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The nearest accessible toilet is located within the Speakeasy Bar and Kitchen.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are shared standard toilets facilities on the second floor.
- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the third floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located on the second floor on the right of the waiting room.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 15m from the lift.
- 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.