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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a fitness suite, a swimming pool, a rock climbing wall, a large and small sports hall and a cafe area.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include an AstroTurf pitch.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The venue has its own car park to the side of the building which includes Blue Badge bays. This is not a free car park.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 meters of the venue. This is not a regular bus route so there isn't much choice upon which bus to get. The busses that run to this venue are 29, 29C and 30
• By Train View
  • The closest train station to this venue is Botanic Train Station which is 1.1 miles away from the venue
• 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 anybody.
  • Parking charges apply for all users.
  • The car park is located to the left hand side 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 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 510cm x 660cm (16ft 9in x 21ft 8in).
  • 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 140m (153yd 4in) 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 uneven surfaces.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
• 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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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 step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is / are push pad activated when entering.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 146cm (4ft 9in).

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Outside Access (Access to Outdoor Sports)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp or 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 have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp is 100cm (3ft 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 2 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.

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Reception

• The main reception is located just inside the main entrance.
• The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main 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 bright.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There are 3 security barriers that allow access to the rest of the building.
  • One has a width of 90cm and the other two have a width of 55cm.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
• 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 good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does play background music.
  • Music is played throughout the building.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Eating and Drinking (Clements)

• The following information is for the café.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the reception.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 63cm (2ft 1in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 115cm (3ft 9in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are hand held and wall.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.

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Rock Climbing Wall

• The rock climbing wall is only available to members of the fitness centre.
• There are various ways to the top and there as different difficulties for people to decide how confident they are.
• There is a security gate blocking access to the wall when it is closed or unstaffed.
• This wall also only has stepped access to it.

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Other Floors (New Building - Main Stairs)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1 and 2.
  • The stairs are located directly ahead as you enter through the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 15m 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 both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located across 2 floors, on the first and second.
  • The fitness suite is 14m (15yd 11in) from the lift.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are double.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The opening is 180cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
  • A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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School of Psychology - Movement Innovation Lab

• This lab is located on the right hand side, at the end of the main corridor of the Old Building, on the first floor.
• It is used for university students to run experiments.
• There is stepped access into the room, however there is a stair lift.
• The door opens outwards, is heavy and has a width of 84cm.

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Other Floors (Old Building - Main Stairs)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2 and 3.
  • The stairs are located directly ahead as you enter the Old Building.
  • The stairs are approximately 24m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on all 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 both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There is an additional staircase at the rear of the Old Building.

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Lift (Old Building)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the right hand side as you enter the Old Building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1, 2, 3 and 4.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on the first floor.
• The lift is approximately 42m (45yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 10cm x 150cm (4in x 4ft 11in).
• 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 loop system.
• The lift does not 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 bright.

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Swimming Pool

• There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is a wet side chair available.
• There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• The hoist is manual.
• There are not steps into the swimming pool.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

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Standard Changing Room (Fitness Suite Changing Rooms)

• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the right hand side as you enter the main foyer.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the lift.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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Standard Changing Room (Dry Changing Rooms)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the right hand side of the main Old Building corridor.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 80m (87yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 76m (83yd 4in) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 32m (34yd 2ft) from the lift.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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Standard Changing Room (Swimming Pool 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 second floor.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 60m (65yd 1ft) from the lift.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the swimming pool.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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Accessible Toilet (Cafe Toilet with Shower)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 29m (31yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left hand side of the cafe area.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 365cm x 240cm (11ft 12in x 7ft 10in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 300cm (9ft 10in).
  • 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 not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are 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 the right.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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).
• 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 good.
  • There is a good 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 bright.
• Comments View
  • There is a baby changing unit located within the accessible toilet.
  • The unit has a height of 90cm.

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Accessible Shower (Cafe Toilet)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the cafe accessible toilet.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
• Other facilities available include; a drop down rail and privacy curtain.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Accessible Toilet (Dry Changing Rooms)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 90m (98yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located within the dry changing rooms.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • 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 80cm (2ft 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 not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 48cm (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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • 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 bright.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Fitness Suite Changing Rooms)

• There are male and female toilets located within their respective changing rooms.

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• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located within the male fitness suite changing rooms.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 20m 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) (Dry Changing Room Toilets)

• There are male and female toilets located within their respective changing rooms.

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• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located within the male dry changing rooms.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 80m 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) (Swimming Pool Changing Room Toilets)

• There are male and female toilets located within their respective changing rooms.

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• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located within the male swimming pool changing rooms.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 68m from the 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.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Cafe Toilets)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the left hand side of the cafe.
  • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 30m from the main entrance.
  • There is a/are cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail to the left of the seat and vertical one to the right.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.