Access Guide
Introduction
- This building is a self contained house rented to staff members by the university.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- This venue is located off Malone Road which is accessible by car.
- The venue has its own private car park next to the venue and there is unmarked on street parking outside the venue on Sans Souci Park.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop on Malone Road which is roughly 100 meters from Sans Souci Park. This is quite a regular bus route so is quite easy to get to. The busses that run along Malone Road are 8B, 8C, 13, 22a, 24a, 522, 524 and 524a.
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By Train
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- The closest station to Sans Souci Park is Adelaide which is roughly 0.6 miles away.
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Useful Links
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- 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).
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 to the left 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 not available.
- The route from the car park to the building is not accessible to a wheelchair user.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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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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- There is on street parking available on Sans Souci Park.
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The bell is at a height of 160cm.
- A key is required for access at this entrance.
- The card reader/lock is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- 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 light.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
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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 3 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 not have handrails.
Getting Around
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Access
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- 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 good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- The kitchen counters are 90cm high and the table is 74cm high.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- The stairs are located to the right on entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 4m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- There is not a landing.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
Standard Bathroom
- The bathroom surveyed is unisex.
- There is not level access from an accessible entrance.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- The facilities available in the standard bathroom include a toilet, a bath, a shower and a sink.
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Comments
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- This bathroom is located 3m from the stairs on the first floor.
- There is a adjustable height shower within this bathroom.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are shared standard toilets facilities on the ground floor and the first 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 ground floor to the right as you enter.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 2m 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.