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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the main campus reception, the Cathedral Suite, the Central Hall, the Learning Resource Centre, Sports Sciences, Early Years and general classrooms.
• Related link Downpatrick Campus - Learning Resource Centre.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/south-eastern-regional-college/downpatrick-campus/access-guides/downpatrick-campus-learning-resource-centre
• Related link Downpatrick Campus - Block A.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/south-eastern-regional-college/downpatrick-campus/access-guides/downpatrick-campus-block-a
• Related link Downpatrick Campus - Block C.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/south-eastern-regional-college/downpatrick-campus/access-guides/downpatrick-campus-block-c

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• Comments View
  • Cafe Zest is located in Block A, but is accessed from Block B.
  • Block C is accessed from Block B, and Block A can also be accessed from this building.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 22:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 22:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 22:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Location

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

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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 booked in advance.
• There are 8 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 550cm (11ft x 18ft).
• The nearest designated bay is 39m (42yd 2ft) from the main entrance lift.
• The furthest designated bay is 49m (53yd 23in) from the main entrance lift.
• 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.
• There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
• The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
• The patron does have to cross a road.
• The road is generally quiet.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• There is a designated drop off point.
• The drop off point is located directly to the right of the main entrance.

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  • Standard parking is available under the building and to the side, with a height restriction of 2m.

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Outside Access (Block A Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the side of the car park.
• There is level access into the venue.
• 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 200cm (6ft 7in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The 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 158cm (5ft 2in).
• Comments View
  • This entrance is also used by Hair and Beauty and McNeill Room customers using the designated bays.
  • During the Covid-19 Pandemic Block A Entrance is the main entrance for the whole college.
  • Students, Staff and Visitors are asked to exit via Block B Entrance.

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Other Floors (Stairs 1)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are levels 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to 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.
• Comments View
  • These stairs are located between the two sets of doors at the entrance.
  • Stairs 2 and 3 are located in the corners of the building, and access level 4.
  • During the Covid-19 Pandemic Students, Staff and Visitors are asked to go up/down the stairs on the left.
  • Some of the stairs are only for going up or down.
  • There is clear signage at the stairs.

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Lift (Far Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located along the corridor, by the link to Block B.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are levels 1-2-3-4.
• The lift is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the Block A entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 99cm x 130cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 3in).
• 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 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 moderate to good.

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  • The area of level 4 accessed by this lift is the Cafe Zest kitchen, and is therefore used by cafe staff only.
  • The main area of the cafe is accessed from Block B.
  • This lift can also be used to access level 5 of Block B.

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Outside Access (Block B Main Entrance - Covid 19 Exit)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 213cm (6ft 12in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 163cm (5ft 4in).
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  • This entrance gives access to level 2 of the building.

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Level Change (Block B Main 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.
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located to the left of the main entrance.
• There is / are 15+ 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 both sides.
• There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.

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Lift (Block B Main Entrance)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you face the entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is 10m (32ft 10in) from main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 97cm x 140cm (3ft 2in x 4ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• 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 medium.

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  • This lift overcomes the steep slope and steps to access the main entrance from the designated bays and Market Street.
  • These can also be overcome using the drop off point next to the main entrance.

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Reception (Main Campus Reception)

• The reception desk is 10m (10yd 3ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is low height.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• 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.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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  • Hearing loops are fitted in the Cathedral Suite on level 2 and the fitness suite on level 4.
  • Portable hearing loops are also available.
  • The photograph 3 shows Central Hall, on level 2.

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Other Floors (Stairs 4)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are levels 1-2-3-4-5.
  • 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.
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  • Level 1 accesses the standard car park.
  • Part of Block B is on level 1, but this is accessed from Block A.
  • Stairs 5, located at the far end of the building, are similar to these.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are levels 2-3-4-5.
• The lift is 11m (12yd) from main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 130cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 3in).
• 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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Gym (Level 4)

• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the gym.
• The door(s) open(s) towards you.
• The width of the door opening is 160cm.
• The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
• The door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
• The gym is staffed at specific times.
• There is not an emergency alarm in the gym.
• There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
• There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes; cable resistance machines and free weights.
• Background music is not played.
• The flooring in the gym consists of wood.
• There is flooring with a shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Accessible Toilet (Level 2)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial, Braille and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the corridor to the left of the main entrance atrium, past reception.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 249cm x 253cm (8ft 2in x 8ft 4in).
  • 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 194cm (6ft 4in).
  • 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.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • 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 not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 111cm (3ft 8in).
  • 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).
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  • 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 fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
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  • This toilet also contains an accessible shower.
  • There is an identical toilet and shower on level 4, by the fitness suite.
  • There are also further accessible toilets on level 2, by the Central Hall and link to Block C, and also at the far end, by the Cathedral Suite.
  • This has the transfer space on the right.
  • There are also toilets by the lifts on levels 3-5, all with the transfer space on the left, on in the management area on level 5, with the transfer space on the right.

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Accessible Shower (Accessible Toilets)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located in the accessible toilets on levels 2 and 4.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails, and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 50cm (19in).
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Level 2)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on level 2, just past the adapted toilet.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
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  • There are also standard toilets at the far end of level 2, by the Cathedral Suite, and on all other levels.

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Accessible Changing Room (Level 4)

• There is an/are accessible changing room(s) available.
• The accessible changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on level 4, next to the fitness suite.
• The accessible changing room(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the lifts.
• The accessible changing room(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the fitness suite.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room(s) are 227cm x 243cm (7ft 5in x 7ft 12in).
• The fixtures/facilities available in the accessible changing room(s) include; handrails and a wheel in shower.
• Other fixtures/facilities available include; an accessible toilet and lockers.
• There is level access to the accessible changing room(s).

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Accessible Shower (Accessible Changing Room - Level 4)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the accessible changing room.
• 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 50cm (1ft 8in).
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Standard Changing Room

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing rooms are located on level 4, next to the fitness suite.
• The standard changing room is 20m (22yd) from the lift.
• The standard changing room is 2m (6ft 7in) from the fitness suite.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

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  • The showers are accessed by a deep step.

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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.