Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Self Catered Student Accommodation.
- Related link Elms Drive - Reception.
- Https://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/queens-university-belfast/elms-drive-reception
- Related link Elms Drive - Centre (Treehouse).
- Https://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/queens-university-belfast/elms-drive-centre-tree-house
Getting Here
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By Road
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- This venue is located off Malone Road which is accessible by car.
- The venue has its own car park for staff, students and visitors. This car park is free for all to use providing your car has been registered with the reception.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop on Malone Road which is roughly 200 meters from Elms Drive. This is quite a regular bus route so it's quite easy to get to. The busses that run along Malone Road are 8B, 8C, 13, 22, 24A, 522, 524 and 524A.
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By Train
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- The closest station to Elms Drive is Adelaide which is roughly 0.6 miles away.
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Useful Links
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- Belfast Bus Route Planner.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Belfast Train Journey Planner.
- 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 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 and staff permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located in front of Block 6.
- 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 1 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 330cm x 440cm (10ft 10in x 14ft 5in).
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the block 6 entrance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
- 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.
Site/Campus Car Park (Elms Drive Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on Elms Drive, to the right and rear of the reception.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Elms Drive Reception.
- 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 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 300cm x 400cm (9ft 10in x 13ft 1in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by staff and student permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is sloped access to the car park from the Elms Drive Reception.
Outside Access (Block 6 Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- 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 70cm (2ft 4in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
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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 is permanent.
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Comments
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- There are similar entrances to Blocks 1-5. The entrance to Block 5 can be seen in photograph 4.
- There is stepped access to Block 7 this can be seen in photographs 5 and 6.
Outside Access (Block 6 Automatic Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the right of the Block.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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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 gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
- 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 no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- 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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- The kitchen shown in photographs 1, 2 and 3 has lowered sink and hobs at a height at 73cm.
- The kitchen is accessed by a push pad automatic door which can be seen in photograph 4.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
- The stairs are located between the first and second set of entrance doors.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- 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.
- There are alternative staircases within the other blocks.
Accommodation (Room G.04)
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Location of Accessible Accommodation
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- The establishment provides 3 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
- This information refers to G.04
- The accessible facilities are located on the ground floor of Block 6 near the accessible entrance.
- There is level access from an accessible entrance.
- The room number viewed was G04.
- The width of the door to the room is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- The dimensions of the clear floor space are 148cm x 295cm (4ft 10in x 9ft 8in).
- The bed is 54cm high.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 29cm (11in).
- Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
- No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
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Accessible Bathroom
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- The information relates to the ensuite.
- The dimensions of the bathroom are 165cm x 230cm (5ft 5in x 7ft 7in).
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door to the bathroom is 86cm.
- The door weight is light.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
- It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 in height.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- There is not a mixer tap.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- The measurement of lateral transfer space is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
- There are mirrors.
- The mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- Disposal facilities are not available.
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Bath and Shower
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- There is not a bath.
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Wheel In Shower
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower head height is adjustable.
- The type of shower controls used are lever.
- The shower seat is flip-down.
- There are handrails available for the shower.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms
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- The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom
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- The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is fair.
- The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- Available auxiliary aids include flashing alarms and vibrating pillows.
- Other auxiliary aids available are flashing fire alarms in rooms Che 1 G03, Che 1 G04, Che 4, 101, Che 6 G04, Che 6 G.05 Flat and a vibrating pillow in Che 4, 101.
- Flashing fire alarms are in rooms.
- Vibrating fire alarms are in rooms.
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Ground Floor Rooms
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- Ground floor rooms do have level access.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
Accommodation (Room G.05 Flat)
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Location of Accessible Accommodation
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- The establishment provides 3 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
- This information refers to Room G.05 Flat
- The accessible facilities are located in Block 6 near the accessible entrance.
- There is level access from an accessible entrance.
- The room number viewed was Room G.05 Flat.
- The width of the door to the room is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- The dimensions of the clear floor space are 214cm x 160cm (7ft x 5ft 3in).
- Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
- Other accessible facilities available in the bedroom are height adjustable bed, table, Push pad automatic doors.
- Assistance dogs are not welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
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Accessible Bathroom
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- The information relates to the ensuite.
- The dimensions of the bathroom are 375cm x 234cm (12ft 4in x 7ft 8in).
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door to the bathroom is 86cm.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- There is a mixer tap.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- The measurement of lateral transfer space is 125cm (4ft 1in).
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted grab rails are not available for the toilet.
- There are mirrors.
- The mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- Disposal facilities are available.
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Wheel In Shower
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower head height is adjustable.
- The type of shower controls used are twist/turn.
- There is no shower seat.
- There are no handrails available for the shower.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms
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- The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom
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- The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is good.
- The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- Available auxiliary aids include flashing alarms and vibrating pillows.
- Other auxiliary aids available are flashing fire alarms in rooms Che 1 G03, Che 1 G04, Che 4, 101, Che 6 G04, Che 6 G.05 Flat and a vibrating pillow in Che 4, 101.
- Flashing fire alarms are in rooms.
- Vibrating fire alarms are in rooms.
- The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
- There is / are 2 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
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Ground Floor Rooms
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- Ground floor rooms do have level access.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
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Comments
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- The is a kitchen and living room area located in this flat which can be seen in photograph 1.
- There are automatic doors between the living room area and the bedroom. The door can be seen in photograph 2.
- There is a hoist in the bedroom area which can be seen in photograph 4.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left of the corridor in front of you on entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex 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 96cm (3ft 2in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 205cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 9in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush 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 not 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.
- 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.