Access Guide
Introduction
- This is a private apartment building with university owned apartments.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- This venue is located on Wellington Park Terrace, between Wellington Park and Eglantine Avenue. This venue is located to the west of the main campus, approximately a 600m walk away from the Lanyon Building.
- This building has its own car park for permit holders only. There is unmarked on street parking on Wellington Park Terrace.
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By Bus
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- The Eglantine Avenue bus stop on University Road is approximately 350m from this venue and is served by routes 8b, 8c, 13, 22a, 24a, 522, 524, 524a.
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By Train
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- The City Hospital Train Station is the closest station at approximately 1.1km. This station operates NI Railways.
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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 have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by anybody.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located underneath the building.
- The car park type is underground.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
- The car park surface is concrete.
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- On street parking is available outside the building on Wellington Park Terrace.
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, off Wellington Park Terrace.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 135cm (4ft 5in).
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated when exiting.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 93cm (3ft 1in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
Outside Access (Side Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the right side of the building.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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 no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is low colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are -3, -1, 0, 1, 2 and 3.
- The stairs are located along the main corridor to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 14m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are low.
- 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 is a similar staircase located in front of you as you enter from the side entrance.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left down the corridor as you enter from the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are -3, -1, 0, 1, 2 and 3.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 91cm (2ft 12in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 111cm 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 moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There is a similar lift located to the right as you enter from the side entrance. This is shown in photographs 3 and 4.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
Standard Toilet(s)
- There are no standard toilets within the general areas of the building.