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The Bear Essentials - The Students' Union Building

University of Aberdeen, Elphinstone Road, Aberdeen, AB24 3TU

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  • The Bear Essentials shop is located on the ground floor of The Students' Union Building.
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  • The distance from the building entrance is 35m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has shiny flooring.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 136cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.

Shop

  • Shop View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • The majority of main aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
    • The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
    • Some aisles did have obstructions at the time of the survey, these included: product displays, pillars and advertising boards.
    • Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: low shelving, self-closing (pull handle) display cabinets and sliding door display cabinets.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • Payment Counters and Checkouts View
    • The payment counter is located to the left as you enter.
    • Signage is not provided for the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 92cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 100cm.
    • The payment machine is portable.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.

Standard Fitting Room

  • The fitting room surveyed is located at the rear of the store.
  • The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
  • The distance from the entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route also has narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
  • There is a curtain opening to access the fitting room.
  • The width of the opening is 104cm.
  • The following is available in the fitting room: a full length mirror and a coat hook.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.