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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include courses and teaching areas Art, Hair and Beauty, Catering, Ceramics, Woodwork and Furniture, Textiles, Graphics, Business Administration, Childcare, Photography, the sports hall, library and cafeteria.
• Related link Lurgan Campus - Library.
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• Related link Lurgan Campus - Cafeteria.
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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Lurgan.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The venue is not in a pedestrian area.
• The nearest National Rail station is Lurgan.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by staff, students and visitors.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located at the front of the building off from Kitchen Hill, and to the right and left ends off Alexandra Crescent.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 8 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 500cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The marked zone is 120cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 5m (16.4ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Alexandra Crescent.
  • The car park is located to the left of the building.
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Kitchen Hill (this is free parking).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Main Entrance

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building off Kitchen Hill.
  • This entrance gives access to the reception and Level 1 (ground floor).
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) by sliding.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 177cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) by sliding.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 159cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance .
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 5m (16.4ft) from the main 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).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are not trained to use the system.
• At the time of survey, the induction loop microphone was not working.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
  • There is stepped access to the Sports Hall.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is vinyl.
  • There is flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There is bench seating at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Floor plans/maps are available.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • There is a sensory room on Level 2 (first floor) which was being redecorated at the time of survey.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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Stairs

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are level 1 (ground floor) and level 2 (first floor).
  • The stairs are located in the main reception area.
  • The stairs are approximately 15m from the main entrance.
  • 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.
  • There are similar staircases off the right corridor at the front, and at the rear of the main corridor on the left.
  • The stairs in the rear left hand corner contain a staff room and the beauty salon on the landing, not accessible to wheelchair users.

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Reception Platform 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 the ground and first floors.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 250Kg.
• The lift is approximately 15m (4.57m) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 95cm (3ft 1.4in).
• The lift door is manual, opens outwards and may be difficult to open.
• The dimensions of the lift are 96cm x 135cm (3ft 1.8in x 4ft 5.15in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• 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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Right Corridor Platform Lift 2

• The lift is located in the right corridor as you enter.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 50m (15.24m) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are Level 0 (basement), Level 1 (ground) and Level 2 (first).
• The weight limit for the lift is 250Kg.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
• The clear door width is 94cm (3ft 1.01in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 97cm x 138cm (3ft 2.19in x 4ft 6.33in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift controls are at a height between 100cm - 118cm.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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Steps (Ground Floor Left Corridor)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located directly to the left as you enter.
• There is/are 13 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).
• There is a lift to access this area/service.
• 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.
• Both sets of steps are overcome by two identical lifts.

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Lifts (Ground Floor Left Corridor)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the steps to the left as you enter.
• The lift is a stair lift.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 200kg.
• The lift is approximately 18m (5.49m) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 83cm x 105cm (2ft 8.68in x 3ft 5.34in).
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not 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.
• There is a second identical lift to a second set of steps. Both stairs bypass stepped level changes on the corridor.

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Stair (Ground Floor Far Left Corridor)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the far end of the left corridor as you enter.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).
• There is a lift to access this area/service.
• The lift does bypass the step(s).

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Lift (Ground Floor Far Left)

• The lift is located at the far end of the left corridor.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 100m (30.48m) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a stair lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The weight limit for the lift is 300Kg.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is medium.
• The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 99cm (2ft 7.5in x 3ft 2.98in).
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lever control is 77cm high.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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Level Change (Hairdressing Salon)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in the rear left hand corner of the building.
• There is/are 10 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the step(s).
• There is a lift to access this area/service.
• The lift does bypass the step(s).

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Lift (Hairdressing Salon)

• The lift is located at the rear left of the building.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 45m (13.72m) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a stair lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The weight limit for the lift is 300Kg.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The dimensions of the lift are 79cm x 90cm (2ft 7.1in x 2ft 11.43in).
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• Internal controls are at a height of 87cm.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
• This chair lift bypasses the 10 steps that make up the level change to the hairdressing salon.

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Level Change (Cafeteria Corridor)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in the far right corner of the ground floor.
• There is/are 13 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the step(s).
• There is a lift to access this area/service.
• The lift does bypass the step(s).

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Lift (Cafeteria Corridor)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the Cafeteria and Catering stairs.
• The lift is a stair lift.
• The weight limit for the lift is 300Kg.
• The lift is approximately 60m (18.29m) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 78cm x 104cm (2ft 6.71in x 3ft 4.94in).
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not 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.
• 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.

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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.

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Lift (Sports Corridor)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the Sports Corridor stairs.
• The lift is a stair lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The weight limit for the lift is 300Kg.
• The lift is approximately 11m (3.35m) from the Cafeteria and Catering lift.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 78cm x 100cm (2ft 6.71in x 3ft 3.37in).
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not 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.
• This lift is operated by an external remote control which was out of use at the time of revisit (July 2026).

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Level Change (Sports Hall)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located at the far end of the Sports Corridor.
• There is/are 10 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).
• There is not a lift to access this area/service.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This is a Clos-o-Mat toilet.
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 32m (104.99ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located off the main corridor straight ahead from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a gender neutral toilet facility.
  • 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 87cm (2ft 10.25in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 156cm x 167cm (5ft 1.42in x 5ft 5.75in).
  • There is not 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 103cm (3ft 4.55in).
  • 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 fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary, non-infectious waste and open waste paper bin 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not 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 5.72in).
  • 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 102cm (3ft 4.16in) .
  • 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 134cm (4ft 4.76in).
  • 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 101cm (3ft 3.76in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 76cm (2ft 5.92in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 105cm .
• 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 high visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high 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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Standard Toilet(s)

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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 the ground floor and the first floor.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the main corridor straight ahead as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 35m (114.83ft) from the main 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.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

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Additional Info

• Staff are Text Relay aware.