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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 National Rail station is Aberdeen.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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• Comments View
  • The building contains the Zoology department, the Natural History Centre and the Zoology Museum.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front and to the side of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 400cm x 280cm (13ft 1in x 9ft 2in).
  • Designated parking bays are not clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 22m (24yd 2in) from the accessible entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 26m (28yd 1ft) from the accessible 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 uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 250cm (8ft 2in).
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located leading from the car park.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The intercom is at a height of 113cm.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

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  • The automatic doors require a swipe card to activate, and opens towards you.
  • The doors are are push pad operated from the inside.

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Level Change (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 in the parking area, under the foot bridge.
• The ramp/slope is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading up from the car park to the entrance.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not 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 both sides.
• There is a lift to access this area/service.
• The lift does not bypass the step(s).
• The lift does not bypass the ramp/slope.

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Lift (Accessible Entrance)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located next to the accessible entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG and G.
• The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 97cm x 142cm (3ft 2in x 4ft 8in).
• 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 lighting level in the lift is good.

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  • This lift gives access from the accessible entrance to the ground floor, next to the main entrance.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on Tillydrone Avenue.
• 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 149cm (4ft 11in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • 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 149cm (4ft 11in).
• Comments View
  • The automatic doors open towards you.
  • There are also manual doors next to the automatic doors.
  • The main entrance gives access to the ground floor.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading up to the walkway from the pavement.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• 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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• Comments View
  • There are 3 further steps in front of the entrance.

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Outside Access (Cruickshank Botanic Gardens Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building from the Botanic Gardens.
• 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 144cm (4ft 9in).

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  • The automatic doors open towards you.
  • There is also a gate, 116cm wide, leading from the gardens to the ramp.
  • This entrance is located at the rear of the building, and gives access to the ground floor.

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Level Change (Cruickshank Botanic Gardens Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located between the Zoology Building and the Botanic Gardens.
• The ramp/slope is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Reception (Enquiries Point)

• The desk/counter is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance lift.
• 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 fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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• Comments View
  • The enquiries desk is located on the ground floor, along the corridor next to the main lifts.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G, 1, 2 ,3 and 4.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift (Main)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the main foyer, opposite the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, 1, 2 ,3 and 4.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1500Kg.
• The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 90cm x 167cm (2ft 11in x 5ft 6in).
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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Lecture Theatre(s)

• Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
• The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
• The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the front.
• There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
• There is space for an assistance dog.
• There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
• There is (staggered) tiered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
• The steps to the (staggered) tiered seating do not have handrails.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
• There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
• There is not fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 68cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
• The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.

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  • Level access to the wheelchair seating and speaker's area is via the lift to the lower ground floor.
  • There are 3 clearly marked steps with a handrail on the right from the ground floor.

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Museum (Zoology Museum)

• Exhibits cannot be audio described.
• Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
• The availability of tactile signage does not depend on exhibition.
• Touch tours are available.
• The availability of touch tours depends on exhibition.
• Video tours are not available.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow.

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  • The museum is located on the lower floor.

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Level Change (Upper Gallery)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located on the ground floor leading to the museum balcony gallery.
• There is/are 3 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 in the centre of the step(s).

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Both Sides Transfer Space)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 32m (34yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located just off the main foyer.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 197cm x 226cm (6ft 6in x 7ft 5in).
  • 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 both sides.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 90cm.
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 98cm.
  • 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 disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 121cm from the floor.
• 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 48cm (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 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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 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 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 90cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a medium 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 poor.
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There are baby changing facilities located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 84cm.
  • A grab bar is fitted to the inside of the toilet door - it has medium contrast to the door.

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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 just off the main foyer.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 29m (31yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located just off the main foyer.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.
• Comments View
  • The standard toilets also contain showers, which are accessed via a deep step.
  • There are also standard toilets located on lower ground, first, second and third floors.
• Comments View
  • The standard toilets also contain showers, which are accessed via a deep step.
  • There are also standard toilets located on lower ground, first, second and third floors.

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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.