Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include hair and beauty training and comercial salons open to the public to give students real world experience.
- 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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- The De Courcey Hair and Beauty Salons are located on levels 1 and 2 of Block A.
- Hair salons are located on level 1, beauty salons on level 2.
- For more details, and to make an appointment, please call 028 4461 1506.
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.
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.
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
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- 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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Comments
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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.
Reception
- The reception desk is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Block A 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 fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use system.
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Comments
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- The reception desk is located on level 1, just past the hair and beauty lift.
Opening Times
- Please contact the venue for details of opening times.
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- The salon's opening times vary throughout the year, please telephone 028 4461 1506 for more information.
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.
Other Floors (Stairs 1)
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Steps
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- 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.
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Comments
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- 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.
Lift (Hair and Beauty Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located just inside the Block A entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are levels 1 and 2.
- The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Block A 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 107cm x 130cm (3ft 6in 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 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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Comments
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- During the Covid-19 Pandemic the lift can only be used by one person at a time.
Accessible Toilet (Level 1)
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is Braille, pictorial and tactile 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, past hair and beauty and just before the McNeill Room.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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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 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.
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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").
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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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 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.
Accessible Changing Room (Level 2)
- There is an/are accessible changing room(s) available.
- The accessible changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on level 2, past the beauty (commercial) salon.
- The accessible changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the hair and beauty lift.
- The accessible changing room(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the beauty (commercial) salon.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room(s) are 246cm x 218cm (8ft 1in x 7ft 2in).
- 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 a functional alarm.
- There is level access to the accessible changing room(s).
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- There is a similar accessible changing room on Level 1.
Accessible Shower (Level 2)
- 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 and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 53cm (1ft 9in).
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There is a similar accessible shower on Level 1.
Accessible Toilet (Accessible Changing Room - Level 2)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is tactile, Braille and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the hair and beauty lift.
- This accessible toilet is located in the changing room on level 2.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 246cm x 218cm (8ft 1in x 7ft 2in).
- 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 177cm (5ft 10in).
- There is a dropdown rail 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 available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 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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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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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 moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There is a similar accessible toilet on level 1.
Standard Changing Room (Level 2)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on level 2, right as you exit the lift.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the hair and beauty lift.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the beauty (commercial) salon.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
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Comments
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- The showers are accessed by a deep step.
- There are student male and female changing rooms and a client changing room located here.
- There are also staff changing rooms located further along the level 2 corridor.
Standard Toilet(s) (Level 1)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on level 1, opposite the adapted toilet.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the Block A 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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Comments
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- There are also toilets available on level 2.
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.