Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Art, Hair and Beauty, Catering (including a training kitchen), Ceramics, Woodwork and Furniture, Textiles, Graphics, Business Admin, Childcare, Photography, the sports hall, library and cafeteria.
- Related link Lurgan Campus - Library.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/southern-regional-college/lurgan-campus/access-guides/lurgan-campus-library
- Related link Lurgan Campus - Cafeteria.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/southern-regional-college/lurgan-campus/access-guides/lurgan-campus-cafeteria
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Lurgan.
- The nearest mainline station is Lurgan.
- 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 be booked in advance.
- There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 500cm (13ft 1in x 16ft 5in).
- The nearest designated bay is 7m (22ft 12in) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 13m (14yd) from the main 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.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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- There are further designated bays in the car parks either side of the building.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 163cm (5ft 4in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 159cm (5ft 3in) wide.
Level Change (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 permanent.
Reception
- The reception desk is 9m (29ft 6in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is high height.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- The desk has a lowered section.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- Staff are trained to use system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Lighting levels are varied.
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- The hearing loops are fitted in the lecture theatre, to the left of the main entrance as you enter.
- Portable hearing loops are also available.
- There is level access to the front of the lecture theatre.
- The internal doors leading into the assembly hall, just past reception, are push pad operated automatic doors (shown in photograph 2).
- All room number signs have Braille and tactile markings.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting level is medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
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- There are similar stairs in all corners of the building.
- The stairs in the rear left hand corner contain a staff room and the beauty salon on the landing, not accessible to wheelchair users.
Lift (Reception Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left of the main entrance as you enter.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
- The lift is 15m (16yd) from main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 96cm x 135cm (3ft 2in x 4ft 5in).
- There are not 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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- There is a similar lift along the corridor to the right as you enter, which was out of order at the time of the survey.
Level Change (Ground Floor)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located directly to the left as you enter.
- There is / are 13 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on the left going up.
- There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
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- There is a block of 6 steps, followed by a block of 7, with a landing in between.
- These steps lead to the Woodwork shop and Art classrooms.
- Beyond these, there are a further 15+ medium steps with a handrail on the left going up (shown in photograph 2) leading to further classrooms.
Lift (Ground Floor)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on the steps to the left as you enter.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The lift is 18m (20yd) from main entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The dimensions of the lift are 83cm x 105cm (2ft 9in x 3ft 5in).
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do not 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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- There are 3 identical lifts overcoming all the steps here.
Level Change (Hairdressing Salon)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located in the rear left hand corner of the building.
- There is / are 10 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
- There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
Lift (Hairdessing Salon)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on the steps leading down to the salon.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The lift is 45m (49yd) from main entrance.
- The dimensions of the lift are 82cm x 76cm (2ft 8in x 2ft 6in).
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do not have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Level Change (Cafeteria and Catering)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located in the far right corner of the ground floor.
- There is / are 13 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
- There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
Lift (Cafeteria and Catering)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on the Cafeteria and Catering stairs.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The lift is 60m (66yd) from main entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The dimensions of the lift are 104cm x 78cm (3ft 5in x 2ft 7in).
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do not 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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- This lift overcomes the steps, giving access to the Cafeteria and the Catering training kitchen, and the lift and steps leading to the Sports Corridor.
Level Change (Sports Corridor)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located left, past the Cafeteria and Catering lift.
- There is / are 6 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on the left going up.
- There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
Lift (Sports Corridor)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on the Sports Corridor stairs.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The lift is 11m (12yd) from Cafeteria and Catering lift.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 90cm (3ft 3in x 2ft 11in).
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do not have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Standard Changing Room
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing rooms are located off the Sports Corridor.
- The standard changing room is 4m (13ft 1in) from the Sports Corridor lift.
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Comments
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- The showers in the changing rooms are accessed by a medium step.
Level Change (Sports Hall)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located at the far end of the Sports Corridor.
- There is / are 10 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on the left going up.
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 32m (35yd) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located off the corridor straight ahead from the main entrance.
- 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 10in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 166cm (5ft 1in x 5ft 5in).
- 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a dropdown rail 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 (0ft 4in) 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 hand dryer is 102cm (3ft 4in) high.
- 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 toilet roll holder is 111cm (3ft 8in) high.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The sink is 76cm (2ft 6in) high.
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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 medium.
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 just past the accessible toilet.
- The female and male toilets are 35m (38yd) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- Standard toilets are also available in the changing rooms, and a male toilet is available by the woodwork shop.
Additional Info
- Staff are Text Relay aware.