Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include classrooms, lecture theatres, graduate restaurant, refectory and staff offices.
- Related link Newry Campus - East Building Graduate Restaurant.
- Https://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/southern-regional-college/newry-campus-east-building-graduate-restaurant
- Related link Newry Campus - East Building Refectory.
- Https://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/southern-regional-college/newry-campus-east-building-refectory
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Newry.
- The nearest mainline station is Newry.
- 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.
- There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 450cm x 520cm (14ft 9in x 17ft 1in).
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Venue Car Park
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- Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 85m (92yd 2ft) 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.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located outside the entrance as shown in photograph 4.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- There is tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
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Comments
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- There are 3 spaces available at the front of the building that are closest to the main entrance (shown in photographs 1 and 2).
- There are a further 3 designated bays to the rear of the venue, as shown in photograph 3.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located At the front of the building.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 165cm (5ft 5in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
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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 (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 173cm (5ft 8in).
Outside Access (XxxxMain Entrance)
- 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 162cm (5ft 4in).
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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 166cm (5ft 5in).
Level Change (XxxxMain Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building, off the Car Park.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 147cm (4ft 10in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are good.
- The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
- The desk/counter is staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4.
- 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.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the rear of the building.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on all floors.
- The lift is approximately 49m (53yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 135cm x 150cm (4ft 5in x 4ft 11in).
- 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 have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does 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 low to moderate.
Accessible Shower (Male and Female Standard Toilets)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the accessible toilet cubicle in the female standard toilets.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There are similar accessible showers within the male and female catering changing rooms (picture 3).
Toilet with Adaptations (Foyer - Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right on entering.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards (automatically).
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 225cm x 280cm (7ft 5in x 9ft 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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, non-infectious waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 131cm (4ft 4in).
- 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 cannot 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 113cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There is a changing bench to the left of the lateral transfer space in the cubicle. The height of the changing bench is adjustable.
Toilet with Adaptations (Female Standard Toilets)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located within the female standard toilets on the ground floor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is not 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 235cm x 255cm (7ft 9in x 8ft 4in).
- 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 165cm (5ft 5in).
- 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 fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 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 not a towel dispenser.
- 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 113cm (3ft 8in).
- 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 6in).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 107cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- There is a low colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- Facilities within the accessible toilet include a commode chair, an adjustable bench that is 180cm long, an accessible shower and a wall mounted rail to the right of the sink.
- The facilities are available to men however this would require the female standard toilets to be closed off to women first.
- There are similar accessible toilets within the catering changing rooms except these do not contain the commode chair or adjustable bench (picture 3).
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located towards the rear of the building.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) 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.
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Comments
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- Toilets are within the changing rooms. Access is by keypad.
Standard Changing Room (Male and Female Catering)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located off the main corridor on the ground floor.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are 25m (27yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
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 normally on duty.
- This service can be requested.