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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include an information desk and shop.
• Related link Lanyon Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/queen-s-university-belfast/access-guides/lanyon-building

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • This venue is located on University Road and is easily accessible by car. There are many different ways to access this area of Belfast.
  • This building has parking available for staff and some students, but parking must be arranged with the university prior to your visit. There is a site campus car park nearby that visitors can park in.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop directly outside the building which is served by multiple bus routes. The busses that pass through this area are 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 13, 22, 24A, 93, 290, 522, 524 and 524A
• By Train View
  • The closest train station to this building is Botanic Gardens which is a 0.4 mile walk away.
• Useful Links View
  • 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).

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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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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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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by staff and Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located either side 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 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted but have no markings.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 390cm x 480cm (12ft 10in x 15ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 54m (59yd 2in) 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 car park surface is tarmac.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Botanic Gardens Car Park.
  • The car park is located off Botanic Gardens.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
• Comments View
  • The 3 Blue Badge bays in photographs 1 and 2 are located in the left hand side (north) car park of the building.
  • The right hand side (south) car park has a single Blue Badge bay shown in photograph 3.

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Outside Access (Welcome Centre Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the Lanyon Building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 112cm (3ft 8in).
• 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.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance - Front)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • 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 double.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
  • The width of the door opening is 216cm (7ft 1in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
  • The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located either side of the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 2 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 clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance - Rear)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the courtyard leading to the centre of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of 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 not have handrails.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 2 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 clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • Photographs 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 show the north side of the rear entrance (right hand side as you face the building).
  • Photographs 6, 7, 8 and 9 show the south side of the rear entrance (left hand side as you face the building).

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Entrance (Welcome Centre Entrance - Main Foyer)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the left hand side of the main foyer as you enter the Lanyon Building through the main entrance.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The automatic door(s) is / are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 109cm (3ft 7in).

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Reception (Help/Information Desk)

• Help/Information Desk is located directly ahead and on the right as you enter the welcome centre.
• The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the welcome centre main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• 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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Counter (Shop Till)

• The desk is 12m (13yd 4in) from the welcome centre main entrance.
• The shop till is located towards the rear of the welcome centre.
• Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this counter.
• The lighting levels in this area are good.
• The reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Access through the Shop

• There is level access throughout the welcome centre.
• The aisles throughout the shop area have a width of less than 150cm.
• Staff are on hand to provide assistance from either counter.
• There is no music played within the welcome centre.
• There is access through the shop to the lift to upper floors including the Canada Room and the Council Chamber.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right hand side as you enter the welcome centre via the Welcome Centre - Main Entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, M, 1, 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main 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 110cm x 150cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
• 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 has a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not 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 good.

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• Comments View
  • Lift controls display floors 0, 1, 2, 3 which equate to floors G, M, 1 and 2.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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• Comments View
  • There is not an accessible toilet located within the Welcome Centre.
  • The closest accessible toilet is located within the north side of the Lanyon Building.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are shared standard toilets facilities on the second floor and the third floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located directly ahead of you as you leave the lift.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 1m 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.
• Comments View
  • There is not a toilet within the Welcome Centre.
  • They are located within the Lanyon Building.
  • They can be access via the lift that is within the Welcome Centre.