Access Guide
Introduction
- University services in this building: Disability Services, Student Funding Unit, Counselling Service, University Health Service, Occupational Health www.dundee.ac.uk/disabilityservices.
- Related link Route 1 - Dalhousie to Tower via Small's Wynd.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-dundee/access-guides/route-1-dalhousie-to-tower-via-small-s-wynd
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
- This venue is situated in the City Centre Campus.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Dundee.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks.
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The car park is located outside the Old Medical School.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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) automatically.
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Second set of doors
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- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 102cm (3ft 4in).
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Comments
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- There is also a revolving door at this entrance.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Outside Access (Side 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) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
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Comments
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- This door requires an authorised swipe card.
- This entrance gives an alternative private access to Occupational Health and the University Health Service.
Level Change (Side Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading down to the entrance from the right.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 94cm (3ft 1in).
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the back of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 132cm (4ft 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) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 128cm (4ft 2in).
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Comments
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- This leads into the floor above and may be used to access counselling services by not using the lift.
Level Change (Rear Entrance)
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located leading up to and beyond the entrance.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- The 8 outdoor steps are clearly marked, as is the one in the first doorway.
Reception (Disability Services Reception)
- The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
Reception (Student Funding)
- The desk is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The reception desk is low (76cm or lower).
- The desk is generally staffed.
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Comments
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- The desk may be unstaffed for lunch from 13:00-14:00.
Reception (Counselling Service)
- The desk is 29m (31yd 2ft) from the lift.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- This is by lift.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The reception desk is low (76cm or lower).
- The desk is generally staffed.
Reception (Occupational Health)
- The desk is 11m (12yd 1in) from the lift.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- This is by lift.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- The bell to this door is 145cm high, although services are by appointment.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service.
- This venue does not play background music/noise.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
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Comments
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- Push pads are installed on internal doors on basement and ground floors.
Level Change (Rear Side Ramps)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located at the rear of the building leading to the lift.
- The ramp or slope is easy.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
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 1-2-3-4.
- The lift is 45m (49yd 8in) from the main entrance.
- 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 110cm x 230cm (3ft 7in x 7ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is 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 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 bright.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1-2-3-4.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- 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 31m (33yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located towards the rear of the building on the right.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 122cm x 285cm (4ft x 9ft 4in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted 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 are mirrors.
- 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 47cm (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 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 toilet roll holder is 102cm (3ft 4in) high.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- The door into the toilet is push pad operated.
- There are further accessible toilets on the floors above.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located towards the rear of the building.
- The female and male toilets are 28m (30yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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 generally on duty.
- This service can be requested.
- Staff are Text Relay aware.