Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
- This venue is situated in Aberdeen.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Aberdeen.
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 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- 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 level changes with no dropped kerbs.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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- The car park is located on the other side of Wavell House, and is accessed via a steep slope.
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 door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 250cm (8ft 2in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the left of the entrance.
- There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Outside Access (Rear Courtyard Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in the rear courtyard.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do not have handrails.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the front entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- 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 and 3.
- The stairs are located off the main corridor.
- There are 14 steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- There is a landing.
- The details here are for the stairs in the front, right hand corner of the building. There are 3 other staircases, one in each corner. Two have handrails on the right hand side going up rather than the left hand side.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the rooms on floors 1, 2 and 3.
Accommodation (Accessible)
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Location of Accessible Accommodation
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- The establishment provides 1 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
- This information refers to room 1.
- The accessible facilities are located to the left as you enter.
- There is level access from an accessible entrance.
- The room number viewed was 1.
- The width of the door to the room is 99cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the clear floor space are 315cm x 180cm (10ft 4in x 5ft 11in).
- The bed is 48cm high.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 25cm (10in).
- Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- There is a functional emergency alarm in the room.
- It is a push button style of alarm.
- Other accessible facilities available in the bedroom are en-suite kitchen with lowered worktops.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
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Accessible Bathroom
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- The information relates to the ensuite.
- The dimensions of the bathroom are 220cm x 270cm (7ft 3in x 8ft 10in).
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door to the bathroom is 100cm.
- The door weight is light.
- There is a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 in height.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- There is a mixer tap.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- The measurement of lateral transfer space is 148cm (4ft 10in).
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There are mirrors.
- The mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- Disposal facilities are not available.
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Bath and Shower
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- There is not a bath.
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Wheel In Shower
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower head height is adjustable.
- The type of shower controls used are twist/turn.
- The shower seat is flip-down.
- The shower seat height is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There are handrails available for the shower.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms
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- The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is high.
- The lighting levels are adjustable.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom
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- The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is medium.
- The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is high.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- Available auxiliary aids include flashing alarms and vibrating pillows.
- Flashing fire alarms are available on request.
- Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
- The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
- There is / are 0 accessible room(s) with a bath.
- There is / are 1 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
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Ground Floor Rooms
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- Ground floor rooms do have level access.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Comments
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- There is a similar room in Wavell House and another was due in Adam Smith House at the time of research.
Accommodation
- The standard rooms are accessed via doors, 70 cm wide, which open away from you.
- The bed is 50 cm high, and the height between the floor and the bed is 24 cm.
- The en-suite bathroom is accessed via a door, 56 cm wide, which opens inwards.
- The desk is 56 cm high, and the wash basin in the room is 80 cm high.
- The communal showers have 3 cubicles, 2 accessed via a deep step, and 1 via a shallow step.
- The shared kitchens have surfaces 85 cm high.
- The rooms here are catered, with breakfast and dinner being served in the Central Building.
- Please see the separate guide for the access details for this building.
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 Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located along the corridor to the left of reception.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- Lighting levels are low.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located along the corridor to the right of reception.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- Lighting levels are low.
Standard Shower
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the standard toilets.
- There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There is 1 deep step into standard showers.
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.
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Comments
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- There is a TV lounge, to the right of the reception area.