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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Conference Facilities, Teaching Rooms, Offices and Other Services.
• Related link Riddel Hall Block 2.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/queen-s-university-belfast/access-guides/riddel-hall-block-2
• Related link Riddel Hall Block 3.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/queen-s-university-belfast/access-guides/riddel-hall-block-3
• Related link Riddel Hall Block 1.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/queen-s-university-belfast/access-guides/riddel-hall-block-1

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Lecture Theatre(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for The Mark Piggott Lecture Theatre please click here (new tab)
• Seminar Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Seminar Room 1 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Seminar Room 2 please click here (new tab)
• Computer Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Computer Laboratory OG.048A please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Computer Laboratory OG.048B please click here (new tab)
• Meeting Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Interview room 1 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Interview room 2 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Interview room 3 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Group Study Room 1 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Group Study Room 2 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Group Study Room 3 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Group Study Room 4 please click here (new tab)

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Riddel Hall is located to the south of Stranmillis Road to the south of the Main University Area.
  • There is permit holder parking located around the Riddel Hall Area.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stops to Riddel Hall are those located off Ridgeway Street and Stranmillis Road which serve routes 8a and 8d. These are 150m and 200m away from Riddel Hall respectively.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station to Riddel Hall is the Botanic Train Station. A distance of approximately 0.9 miles.
• 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 (Block 5 Car Park)

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by staff, students and visitors.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located in front 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 signposted but have no markings.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 525cm (7ft 10in x 17ft 3in).
  • 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 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Ground Floor main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Ground Floor Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 116cm (3ft 10in).
  • 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.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).

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Reception (Main reception - Ground Floor)

• Main Reception is located on the ground floor directly ahead of you as you enter the building.
• The desk is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the ground floor 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 moderate to good.
• The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There is signage at the reception desk for the hearing assistance system, however, this was not fully fitted at the time of the visit.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building.
  • There are no 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 the majority of corridors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Eating and Drinking

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located on the ground floor of block 5.
  • There is step-free access to the café.
  • There is a bi-folding door which opens out onto the outside seating area. This door has a width of 430 centimetres. There is a small lip of less then 2 centimetres at this door.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 83cm.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 73cm.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 75cm.
  • There are also armchairs and bench seats.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • The café was not open at the time of the survey. There is some information that was not available at the time of the visit.

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Lift (Main Lifts)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to your right as you enter the building through the ground floor main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are -1, 0, 1, 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
• The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the ground floor main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 160cm x 187cm (5ft 3in x 6ft 2in).
• 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 have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The controls vary between 90cm and 137cm.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Other Floors (Main Stairs)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • The stairs are located The stairs are located to the right of the reception desk.
  • The stairs are approximately 8m from the ground floor main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There is an additional set of stairs located to the right as you enter the building though the ground floor main entrance.
    The floors that are accessible by the stairs are -1, G, 1, 2.
    There are 15+ steps between floors.
    The steps are clearly marked and are of a medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    There are handrails on both sides of the steps.

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Outside Access (First Floor)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the building, on the first floor.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 109cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in).

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Changing Places (Ground Floor)

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located to the rear right of the reception desk on the ground floor.
  • The facility is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the ground floor main entrance.
  • There is level access into the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 304cm x 402cm (9ft 12in x 13ft 2in).
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 175cm (5ft 9in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
  • The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 187cm (6ft 2in).
  • Wall mounted grab rails are not available for the toilet.
  • Dropdown rails are provided for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The type of wash basin is adjustable.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are not available at the wash basin.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There is a/are sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
  • There is not a coat hook.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • A functioning emergency alarm is not available.
  • It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from the floor).
• Accessible Shower View
  • Accessible shower facilities are available.
  • The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor to the rear right of reception.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m from the ground floor main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • The information above relates to the male toilet. There is a different configuration of rails in the female toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The height of the lowered wash basin is 74cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are low to moderate.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The accessible toilet was out of use at the time of the survey.
  • This accessible toilet is located to your right as you enter the building through the first floor entrance, along the corridor and to the left before the standard toilets.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the first floor main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 153cm x 193cm (5ft x 6ft 4in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 101cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is fair.
• Comments View
  • The accessible toilet was not fully fitted at the time of the survey. There were not any disposal facilities in the toilet at the time of the visit.

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Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located to the far right as you enter the building on the first floor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m from the first floor entrance.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
  • There is a/are dropdown rail(s) on the left as you face the ambulant toilet(s).
  • The information above relates to the female toilet. There is a different configuration of rails in the male toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 79cm.
  • The height of the lowered wash basin is 73cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are low to moderate.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Second Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear of the building on the second floor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 60m (65yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 151cm x 215cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 1in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 106cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is fair.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Second Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located to the rear of the building on the second floor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 60m from the lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The height of the lowered wash basin is 73cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are low to moderate.