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Introduction

• University services in this building: Conferences and Events Venue www.dundee.ac.uk/bonar.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in the City Centre Campus.
• The venue is 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.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The car park is located outside the Tower Building.
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 380cm x 500cm (12ft x 16ft).
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located along to the left.
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 230cm x 380cm (7ft x 12ft).
  • Standard marked parking bays are located along to the left.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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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 doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 188cm (6ft) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading to the entrance.
• There is / are 7 step(s) to the area / service.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are in the centre.

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• Comments View
  • The ramp overcomes the steps.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 10m (10yd 3ft) from the main entrance.
• There is not level access to reception from the entrance.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• The desk does not have a lowered section.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use system.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• Lighting levels are varied.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

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Level Change (Inside Access)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading up to the raised area.
• There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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• Comments View
  • The ramp overcomes the steps.

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Restaurant Bar Internal

• The following information is for the bar.
• Once inside, there is not level access to the service.
• Food is not available from the bar.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 16m (17yd 19in) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 77cm (2ft).

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Theatre

• Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
• A companion may sit with you.
• Companions sit next to you.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
• A deposit is not required for the sound enhancement system.
• The rows suitable for hearing loops are all rows.
• Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.

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Level Change (Stage)

• There is not a ramp or slope to access this service.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting level is medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
• Other View
  • The services on the floors which are not accessible are a viewing balcony and staff offices.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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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.
  • The accessible toilet is 17m (18yd 23in) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located towards the rear of the building.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 225cm (4ft x 7ft).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 108cm (3ft).
  • 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.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 in the accessible toilet.
  • 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 49cm (19in).
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft) high.
  • 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 3").
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5").
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • Adapted cubicles are available within the standard toilets.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • The baby change facilities are located within the adapted toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 80cm (2ft 7in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located towards the rear of the building.
  • The female and male toilets are 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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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 generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.