Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include self catering accommodation.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include laundry (off Bute Lane to the rear).
- All rooms are on the upper floors in each address here.
- 79 Great George Street is around the corner to the right from 50 Hillhead Street, before Bute Lane.
- Related link 85 & 89 Gibson Street (Student Accommodation Office).
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/university-of-glasgow/85-89-gibson-street-student-accommodation-office
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Glasgow.
- The nearest National Rail station is Partick.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest underground station is Hillhead.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- On-street parking is for permit holders only.
- Permits for student accommodation has proven difficult in the past, so it may be easier to obtain from the council for a Blue Badge holder.
- There are designated bays for disabled staff, students and visitors across the campus. Please see the University of Glasgow parking notes for further details.
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 intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in).
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 9 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 deep (18cm+).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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Comments
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- There are 8 steps to 79 Great George Street.
Outside Access (Laundry Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building, off Bute Lane.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
Level Change (Laundry Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope is located leading round to the rear of the building on Bute Lane.
- The ramp/slope is easy.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located leading down to the entrance.
- There is/are 9 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 deep (18cm+).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- There is a landing.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are all rooms and facilities.
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Comments
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- There is no handrail at the first 2 steps.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There are some additional clearly marked steps without handrails to further rooms on the upper floors.
Accommodation
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Location of Accessible Accommodation
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- The establishment provides 0 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- Available auxiliary aids include flashing alarms and vibrating pillows.
- Flashing fire alarms are available on request.
- Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
- The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Comments
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- Most rooms here are twin rooms.
Accessible Toilet
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.
Standard Shower
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located off the main corridor.
- There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There is 1 deep step into the shower.
- There are also showers over baths which are 51cm high.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located off the main corridor.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are 8m (8yd 2ft) from the stairs.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
Emergency Evacuation Information
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.