Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Learning Support, Careers, Counselling, Health and Welfare and support with financial and social issues.
- Related link Downpatrick Campus - Block B.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/south-eastern-regional-college/downpatrick-campus/access-guides/downpatrick-campus-block-b
- 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
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- Student Support Services are located just on level 2 of Block C, just inside the entrance from Block B.
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.
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Venue Car Park
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- The car park is at the front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be 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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Comments
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- Standard parking is available under the building and to the side, with a height restriction of 2m.
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
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- 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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Comments
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- This entrance gives access to level 2 of the building.
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 steep.
- 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 steps 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.
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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Comments
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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.
Outside Access (Level 2 Entrance to Block C)
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the Block B atrium.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open (no doors).
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Comments
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- There is an identical entrance to Block C on level 3, shown in photograph 2.
Outside Access (Student Services and Careers Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located off the level 2 corridor.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
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Comments
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- There is a similar entrance on the opposite side of the corridor, leading to Learning Support Services (shown in photograph 2).
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.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilets are available in the main parts of Blocks B and C.
- Please see the separate guides for these buildings for more details.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilets are available in the main parts of Blocks B and C.
- Please see the separate guides for these buildings for more details.
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.