Access Guide
Introduction
- University services in this building: Institute of Sport and Exercise www.dundee.ac.uk/ise/.
- Related link Sports Biomedicine.
- Http://www.disabledgo.info/Education/AccessGuide.asp?VenueID=225842&TownID=2246
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.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Heathfield Car Park.
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Public Car Parks.
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- Car park website www.disabledgo.com.
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 360cm x 550cm (11ft x 18ft).
- On street Blue Badge parking is located at either side of the building.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 260cm x 550cm (8ft x 18ft).
- Standard marked parking bays are located at either side of the building.
- 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.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).
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Comments
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- The door is push pad operated. There is also a manual revolving door at this location.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
- 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 not have handrails.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the right as you face the entrance3.
- 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Outside Access (Swimming Pool Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located toward the rear of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
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Comments
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- The door has push pads to open.
Reception
- The reception desk is 6m (6yd 22in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- The reception desk is high height.
- The desk has a lowered section.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- Staff are trained to use system.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played within the fitness suite.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Level Change (Inside Access)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
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Comments
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- The ramp overcomes the steps.
Fitness Suite
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located on the right hand side as you enter.
- The fitness suite is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
- Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes free weights.
- A portable hearing loop is available for induction.
- Staff are trained to use the portable hearing loop.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-M-1-2.
- 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.
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Other
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- The services on the floors which are not accessible are a viewing balcony.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the lobby.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-M-1-2.
- The lift is 12m (13yd 4in) from main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft).
- The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 138cm (3ft x 4ft).
- 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 controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Lift (Swimming Pool)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the rear right of the building.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-LG.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The lift is 12m (13yd 4in) from swimming pool entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 77cm (2ft).
- The dimensions of the lift are 75cm x 123cm (2ft x 4ft).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do not have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Level Change (Swimming Pool)
- There is not a ramp or slope to access this service.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
- The lift does bypass the steps.
Swimming Pool
- There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
- There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
- There is a wet side chair available.
- There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
- There are not steps into the swimming pool.
- There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
- There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.
Standard Changing Room (Swimming Pool)
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing rooms are located to the rear of the swimming pool reception.
- The standard changing room is 24m (26yd 9in) from the swimming pool entrance.
- The standard changing room is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room is 6m (6yd 22in) from the swimming pool.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
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Comments
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- There is an accessible chair with drop down rail and handrails available.
Level Change (Swimming Pool Sauna Room)
- There is not a ramp or slope to access this service.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
Accessible Shower (Swimming Pool)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located in the changing rooms.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are Handrails and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 47cm (18in).
- Other facilities available are drop down rail, changing chair, accessible toilet.
- There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Level Change (Swimming Pool Changing Ramp)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- There are not steps to access this area / service.
Accessible Toilet (Swimming Pool)
- 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.
- The accessible toilet is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the platform lift.
- The accessible toilet is located to the rear of the building opposite the changing rooms.
- There is not level access to the 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 inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 245cm (5ft 5in x 8ft).
- 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- 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.
- The emergency 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 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).
- 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 fair.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- 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 good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There are similar accessible toilet cubicles in the changing rooms.
Accessible Toilet (Sports Hall)
- 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.
- The accessible toilet is 21m (22yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located towards the rear of the building, next to the sports hall.
- There is not level access to the 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 inwards and outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 115cm x 260cm (3ft 9in x 8ft 6in).
- 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
- 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.
- The emergency alarm is not fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are 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 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 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a sink.
- The sink cannot 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 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 good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Level Change (Sports Hall Ramp)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- There are not steps to access this area / service.
Accessible Toilet (First Floor)
- 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.
- The accessible toilet is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the lift.
- The accessible toilet is located on the right as you exit the lift.
- There is level access to the 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 inwards and outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 118cm x 275cm (3ft 10in x 9ft).
- 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 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 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 the right.
- 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 44cm (1ft 5in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer can 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a sink.
- The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is 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 good.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located within the adapted toilet on the first floor.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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 21m (22yd 3ft) from the main entrance.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Changing Room
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing rooms are located towards the rear of the building.
- The standard changing room is 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
Standard Shower
- There are standard level access shower facilities available.
- The showers are located in the standard changing rooms.
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.