Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include office and meeting rooms.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The building is located off Stranmillis Road to the south of the Main University area.
- Car parking is access from Cloreen Park which is itself accessed from Malone Road.
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By Bus
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- There are bus stops along Stranmillis Road outside the Ulster Museum and the Ashby Tower. These stops sere routes 8a and 8d.
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By Train
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- Botanic Train Station is located just to the north of the main university area, approximately half a mile from the building. Bus 8b can be caught from the Bradbury Place bus stop, approximately 150m from the station.
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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).
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on along Stranmillis Road.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in front of the building off Stranmillis Road.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 154cm (5ft 1in).
- 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 114cm (3ft 9in).
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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 heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 5 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 (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
- There are not 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 good 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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Comments
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- The corridor to the left of the stairs on the ground floor is only 74cm in width at its narrowest point. This can be seen in photograph 2.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, L1, U1, L2 and U2.
- The stairs are located in front of you on entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 4m from the main entrance.
- 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 the left going up.
- There is not a landing.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are first and second floor offices as well as meeting room 1 and 2.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
Standard Toilet(s)
- There are shared toilets on the lower area of the first floor and the lower area of the second floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located on the lower area of the first floor.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 3m from the stairs.
- 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.