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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include hair and beauty training and comercial salons open to the public to give students real world experience.
• 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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  • 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.

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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 be 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).

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • 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.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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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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Reception

• The desk/counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Block A entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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  • The reception desk is located on level 1, just past the hair and beauty lift.

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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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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.
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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.

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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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  • During the Covid-19 Pandemic the lift can only be used by one person at a time.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 1)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Block A entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on level 1, past hair and beauty and just before the McNeill Room.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared 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 2in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 230cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 7in).
  • 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 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • 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 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 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 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 112cm (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).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 110cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a medium visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a medium visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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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.

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Accessible Shower (Corridor - 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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  • There is a similar accessible shower on Level 1.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Accessible Changing Room - Level 2 - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is Braille, tactile 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.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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.
  • 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 disposal units.
  • 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 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.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 104cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a medium visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a medium visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar accessible toilet on level 1.

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Accessible Shower (Level 2 - Health and Beauty Spa)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible shower is located on level 2, within the Health and Beauty facilities.
  • This accessible shower is approximately 12m from the Hair and Beauty lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible shower.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the shower door.
• Accessible Shower View
  • The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • There are not horizontal and/or dropdown rails available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The visual contrast between the shower rails and wall is high.
  • There is not a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the shower.
• Comments View
  • Outside the shower cubicle there is an emergency alarm and a suitable turning space.
  • There is also a second fixed height flip up/down dry seat within the shower cubicle.

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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, to the 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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  • 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.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Level 1)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on all floors.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • 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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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.