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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.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 450cm (11ft 6in x 14ft 9in).
• The nearest Blue Badge bay is 70m (76yd 1ft) from the Elphinstone Hall - Accessible Entrance.
• The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• 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 not a designated drop off point.

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• Comments View
  • The details here are for the designated bay in the car park for The King's College Centre, located to the rear of Elphinstone Hall.
  • There are also standard bays nearer the accessible entrance beside the hall.

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Outside Access (Elphinstone Hall - 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 150cm (4ft 11in).

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Level Change (Elphinstone Hall - Main Entrance)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading up to the entrance.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).

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• Comments View
  • There is also a shallow lip leading onto the paving before the step.

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Outside Access (Elphinstone Hall - Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side 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 116cm (3ft 10in).

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• Comments View
  • This entrance is usually locked and its use needs to be requested in advance.

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Level Change (Elphinstone Hall - Accessible 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 up 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 114cm (3ft 9in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading up to the entrance from the right.
• There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Outside Access (Linklater Rooms - Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building to the right.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 108cm (3ft 7in).

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  • This entrance is usually locked and its use needs to be requested in advance.

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Level Change (Linklater Rooms - Accessible Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to the left of 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 100cm (3ft 3in).

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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  • There is level access to each room from their own accessible entrances.

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Level Change (Inside Access)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading between halls internally.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are bright.
• 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).

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 10m from the Elphinstone Hall accessible entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on the first floor.
  • 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 the right going up.
  • There is not a landing.
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  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are upper hall room/control room.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located next to the Elphinstone Hall accessible entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 210cm x 210cm (6ft 11in x 6ft 11in).
  • 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 both sides.
  • The lateral transfer space is 69cm (2ft 3in).
  • 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 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 non-infectious waste and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab 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 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • The accessible and female toilets are only level from the Elphinstone Hall accessible entrance.
  • From the Linklater Rooms, these are accessed via the 3 steps detailed in the inside access section.
  • The distances given for these toilets are from the Elphinstone Hall accessible entrance.
  • This distance given for the male toilet is from the main entrance.
  • There is a unisex toilet with level access at the far end of the Linklater Rooms.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located next to the Elphinstone Hall accessible entrance.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located up the steps opposite the main entrance.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
• Comments View
  • The accessible and female toilets are only level from the Elphinstone Hall accessible entrance.
  • From the Linklater Rooms, these are accessed via the 3 steps detailed in the inside access section.
  • The distances given for these toilets are from the Elphinstone Hall accessible entrance.
  • This distance given for the male toilet is from the main entrance.
  • There is a unisex toilet with level access at the far end of the Linklater Rooms.

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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.