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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include teaching and production kitchens and a training restaurant, open to the public to give students real world experience of preparing and serving food.
• 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.
• Related link Downpatrick Campus - Block A.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/south-eastern-regional-college/downpatrick-campus/access-guides/downpatrick-campus-block-a

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• Comments View
  • The McNeill Room is located on level 1 of Block A.
  • For more details about the restaurant, or to make a reservation, please call 028 4461 5815 ext 6221.

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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 is/are 8 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 550cm (11ft 6in x 18ft 1in).
• The nearest Blue Badge bay is 11m (12yd 1in) from the Block A entrance.
• The furthest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Block A 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.
• There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
• The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
• There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
• The road is generally quiet.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

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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).
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  • 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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Outside Access (Internal Entrance to the Restaurant)

• This information is for the entrance located on level 1 of Block A.
• 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 160cm (5ft 3in).

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Outside Access (Customer Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, off Market Street.
• There is not 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 170cm (5ft 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 160cm (5ft 3in).

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Level Change (Customer 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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  • The ramp has a handrail on the left hand side going up.

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Reception

• The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Customer entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• The reception desk is high (110cm+).
• The desk does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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  • There are lowered surfaces available in the training kitchen.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• Full table service is available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Customer entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 52cm (1ft 8in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Menus are hand held only.
• 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.
• The type of food served here is main meals and snacks.

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Accessible Changing Room

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing rooms are located on level 1, past the training kitchen.
• The accessible changing room is 42m (46yd) from the Block A entrance.
• The accessible changing room is 8m (26ft 3in) from the training kitchen.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 241cm x 251cm (7ft 11in x 8ft 3in).
• The facilities available in the accessible changing room are a wheel in shower and handrails.
• Other fixtures/facilities available include; an accessible toilet and a functional alarm.
• There is level access to the changing room.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located in the accessible changing room.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 52cm (1ft 8in).
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Accessible Changing Room)

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

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  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 42m (45yd 3ft) from the Block A entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located within the accessible changing room.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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  • 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 85cm (2ft).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 241cm x 251cm (7ft x 8ft).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 171cm (5ft).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm available.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is 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 not 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 49cm (19in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3").
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5").
• 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.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Block A)

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

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  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial, tactile and Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Block A entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located on level 1, just outside the McNeill Room.
  • 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 96cm (3ft).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 230cm (4ft x 7ft).
  • 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 81cm (2ft).
  • 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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is 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 not 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 49cm (19in).
  • 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 towel dispenser is 112cm (3ft) 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 3").
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5").
• 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 fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Changing Room

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing rooms are located on level 1, past the training kitchen.
• The standard changing room is 40m (44yd) from the Block A entrance.
• The standard changing room is 6m (19ft 8in) from the training kitchen.

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  • The showers are accessed by a deep step.
  • There are also staff only changing rooms available, located on the far side of the adapted changing room.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Changing Rooms)

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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 in the standard changing rooms.
  • The female and male toilets are 40m (43yd 2ft) from the Block A entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Block A)

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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, opposite the adapted toilet.
  • The female and male toilets are 17m (19yd) from the Block A entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

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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.
• Takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available on request.