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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include HR Offices, Business Services team and general classrooms.
• Support for students The College has a confidential support service for all disabled students and all students with a disability or have specific learning needs. All existing and prospective students are encouraged to come and meet the Learning Support team and have a tour of the campuses and discuss any specific support needs or reasonable adjustments in confidence. The email address for this support is [email protected] To email, please click here.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Ballynahinch.
• The nearest mainline station is Lisburn.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Outside Access (Level 2 Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, off Church Street.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 188cm (6ft 2in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 192cm (6ft 4in) wide.

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Level Change (Level 2 Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
• There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 500cm (11ft 6in x 16ft 5in).
• The nearest designated bay is 35m (38yd) from the level 1 entrance.
• The furthest designated bay is 39m (43yd) from the level 1 entrance.
• The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
• Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• The patron does not have to cross a road.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Level 1 Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 192cm (6ft 4in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 192cm (6ft 4in) wide.

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Level Change (Level 1 Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading from the car park to the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located to the left of the entrance as you face it.
• There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up.

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• Comments View
  • The ramp overcomes the steps mentioned, and has handrails both sides.
  • They lead up to the entrance from the car park.
  • There are also 15 medium steps with handrails both side leading down from Church Street to this entrance.
  • These can be overcome by using the level 2 entrance.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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• Comments View
  • The hearing loop is fitted in the HR Office.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located opposite the level 1 entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are levels 1-2.
• The lift is 7m (22ft 12in) from level 1 entrance.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 132cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 4in).
• 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 controls do have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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• Comments View
  • The lift is also directly to the left of the level 2 entrance as you enter. It is 7 metres from this entrance.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are levels 1-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting level is medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
• Comments View
  • There are identical stairs at the far end of the building.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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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.
  • The accessible toilet is 9m (29ft 6in) from the level 1 entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located on level 1, opposite the entrance, next to the lift.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 233cm (4ft 10in x 7ft 8in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear 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 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm available.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • 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 are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • 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 a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The hand dryer is 101cm (3ft 4in) high.
  • 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 towel dispenser is 108cm (3ft 7in) high.
  • 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 sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The sink is 75cm (2ft 6in) high.
• 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 grab rails and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There is a flip down seat, 52 cm high, and a lowered public phone, located just outside the toilet, shown in photograph 2.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located on level 1, directly to the right as you enter.
  • The female and male toilets are 6m (19ft 8in) from the level 1 entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.