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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a hall and changing rooms.

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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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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 Blue Badge holders and staff permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located to the left as you face 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 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) 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 dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • 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.

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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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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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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.
  • 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 double.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 176cm (5ft 9in).
• 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) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 132cm (4ft 4in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located either side of the entrance.
  • The ramp/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.
  • The width of the ramp is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• 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 6 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.

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Outside Access (Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • 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 double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 81cm (2ft 8in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 65cm (2ft 2in).
• 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 7 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.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
  • There are 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 some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is high 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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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • The stairs are located on both sides as you enter the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 6m from the 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.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the Great Hall seating area.

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Other Floors (Rear Stairs)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and LG.
  • The stairs are located at the rear of the building, either side of the stairs.
  • The stairs are approximately 28m from the main entrance.
  • There are 5 steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on the ground floor.
  • 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 not a landing.
  • There is another staircase at that can only be accessed via these stairs that allow you to access the stage, shown in photograph 3.

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Lift (Rear Stair Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the building, to the right hand side of the stage.
• The lift is a stair lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and LG.
• The lift is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 140cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not 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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Lift (Stair Lift to the Stage)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the corridor behind the stage.
• The lift is a stair lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG and S.
• The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the rear stair lift.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 140cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not 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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Standard Changing Room (Male Changing Room)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the left hand side as you enter the building.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Great Hall.
• There is not level access to the standard changing room(s).

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• Comments View
  • There is a female changing room located directly opposite this one, on the right hand side as you enter.

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Level Change (Access to Standard Changing Rooms and Toilets)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in the entrance to the changing room.
• There is/are 5 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are bright.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.

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Standard Changing Room (Shared Changing Rooms)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located at the rear of the building, on lower ground floor.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the rear stair lift.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the stair lift to the stage.
• There is not level access to the standard changing room(s).

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the main hall on the left hand side.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared 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 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 260cm x 185cm (8ft 6in x 6ft 1in).
  • There is 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 200cm (6ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • 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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot 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).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 83cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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 moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is a wall-mounted bed within this accessible toilets.
  • The bed is fixed and has a height of 78cm.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Male Changing Rooms)

• There are male toilets located within the standard changing rooms.

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• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the left hand side of the male changing room.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 12m from the main entrance.
  • 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.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Shared Changing Room Toilets)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are shared standard toilets facilities on the lower ground floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located within one of the changing rooms at the rear of the building.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 6m from the rear stair 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.