Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a training restaurant open to the public, giving students real world experience of preparing and serving food For more information or to make a reservation, please call 028 9267 7225 ext 1741.
- 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 Lisburn Campus - Block 1.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/south-eastern-regional-college/lisburn-campus/access-guides/lisburn-campus-block-1
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- The Linen Room Restaurant is located on level D of the Lisburn Campus Block 1.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Lisburn.
- The nearest mainline station is Lisburn.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking (Front)
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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- There are on street Blue Badge and standard parking bays, both 220 x 500cm, on Castle Street at the front of the building.
- The staff car park is located to to the side of the campus, and is accessed via Block 2.
- Please see the separate guide for Block 2 for more details.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located off Castle Street, 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 220cm (7ft 3in).
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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 175cm (5ft 9in).
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- This is the main entrance to the Lisburn Campus, and gives access to level B of the building.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
Other Floors (Stairs 3)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are levels B-C-D.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
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- There are also stairs here which lead down to level A of Block 2 (shown in photograph 2).
- Stairs 1 and 2, located off the side of the atrium, are similar. Stairs 1 access levels C - D only.
Lift (Lift 1)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located between the 2 sets of doors at the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are levels B-C-D.
- The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the 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 140cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
- There are 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 medium.
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- Lift 2 is located in the far left corner of the atrium as you enter.
- It is identical to this lift, except it does not have separate entry and exit doors.
Outside Access (Restaurant Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the left as you exit lift 1.
- There is level access into the venue.
- Level access is via lift.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 152cm (4ft) wide.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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- There is an easy ramp and small threshold to access the balcony (shown in photograph 1).
- Photograph 2 shows one of the training kitchens.
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 3m (9ft 10in) from the restaurant entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
- 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 and wall.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- The type of food served here is main meals and snacks.
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- Menus can be made available in Braille and large print on request.
Toilet with Adaptations
- 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 tactile, Braille and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 7m (7yd 2ft) from the lift 1.
- The accessible toilet is located on level D, to the right as you exit lift 1.
- 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 86cm (2ft).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 156cm x 194cm (5ft x 6ft).
- 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 88cm (2ft).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- 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.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3").
- The hand dryer is 101cm (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 good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located on level D, right as you exit lift 1.
- The female and male toilets are 5m (16ft 5in) from the lift 1.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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- These toilets contain cubicles with grab rails fitted and doors that open outwards, and lowered sinks.
- There are also toilets available in the standard changing rooms.
Accessible Changing Room
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing rooms are located on level D, opposite the training kitchens.
- The accessible changing room is 24m (26yd) from the lift 1.
- The accessible changing room is 19m (21yd) from the training kitchens.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 268cm x 220cm (8ft 10in x 7ft 3in).
- The facilities available in the accessible changing room are a wheel in shower and handrails.
- Other fixtures/facilities available include; an accessible toilet.
- There is level access to the changing room.
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 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Standard Changing Room
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing rooms are located on level D, opposite the training kitchens.
- The standard changing room is 22m (24yd) from the lift 1.
- The standard changing room is 17m (19yd) from the training kitchens.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
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.