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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include conference/meeting rooms, also used as teaching rooms.
• Related link McCance Building.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/mccance-building

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• Comments View
  • The conference rooms are located on the first floor of the building, which can be accessed from level 2 of the McCance Building.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Glasgow.
• The nearest mainline station is Glasgow Queen Street.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest underground station is Buchanan Street.

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Parking (Richmond Street Car Park)

• Parking is not free for all users.
• The car park is at the front of the venue.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.1m x 4.5m (10ft 2in x 14ft 9in).
• The nearest designated bay is 23m (25yd) from the main entrance.
• The furthest designated bay is 24m (26yd) from the main entrance.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
• The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
• The patron does have to cross a road.
• The road is not generally busy.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• There is not a designated drop off point.
• The car park is for Permit Holders only.
• There are on street pay and display bays available on Richmond Street and Montrose Street.
• The George Street NCP car park is also located on Montrose Street.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, to the left.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open automatically (towards you).
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.

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Level Change (Accessible Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, off Richmond Street.
• The main door(s) open both ways.
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in) wide.

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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 in front of the entrance.
• There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are shallow.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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Reception (Foyer Level 1)

• The desk is 34m (37yd 7in) from the accessible entrance.
• There is not level access to reception from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• The reception desk is high (110cm+).
• The desk has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk is not generally staffed.

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Inside Access (Foyer - Level 1)

• There is not level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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Level Change (Foyer - Level 1)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp or slope is located leading into the foyer from the accessible entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 105cm (3ft 5in).
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located leading down opposite the ramp.
• There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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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 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.
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  • The bottom 3 steps, just inside the main entrance, only have the handrail on the left hand side going up.

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Outside Access (McCance Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on level 2 of the McCance Building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in) wide.

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  • This entrance gives access to the first floor of the building.
  • A university swipe card is required to access this entrance.
  • Visitors can ring the bell, 140cm high, for attention.

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Inside Access (Level 2)

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are adjustable.

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  • Level access is via the McCance Building.

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Room 201

• There is level access to this room from the McCance entrance.
• The seats and tables are not fixed.
• There are no height adjustable tables available.
• The seats have arm rests and backs.
• The room does not contain a lectern.
• There is level access to the AV controls.
• The room does not contain a hearing loop.
• The lighting is adjustable.
• The room is 12m from the McCance entrance.

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Room 202

• There is level access to this room from the McCance entrance.
• The seats and tables are not fixed.
• There are no height adjustable tables available.
• The seats have arm rests and backs.
• The room does not contain a lectern.
• There is level access to the AV controls.
• The room does not contain a hearing loop.
• The lighting is adjustable.
• The room is 17m from the McCance entrance.

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Room 203

• There is level access to this room from the McCance entrance.
• The seats and tables are not fixed.
• There are no height adjustable tables available, the seats have arm rests and backs.
• The room does not contain a lectern.
• There is level access to the AV controls, which are 120-132cm high.
• The room does not contain a hearing loop.
• The lighting is adjustable.
• The room is 19m from the McCance entrance.

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Room 204

• There is level access to this room from the McCance entrance.
• The seats and tables are not fixed.
• There are no height adjustable tables available.
• The seats have arm rests and backs.
• The room does not contain a lectern.
• There is level access to the AV controls, which are 120-132cm high.
• The room does not contain a hearing loop.
• The lighting is adjustable.
• The room is 22m from the McCance entrance.

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Room 205

• There is level access to one of the rows towards the rear of this room from the McCance entrance.
• The seats and tables are fixed.
• There are no height adjustable tables available, and all seats have arm rests and backs.
• The room contains a lowered lectern, which is not height adjustable.
• There is not level access to the AV controls.
• The room does not contain a hearing loop.
• The lighting is adjustable.
• The room is 25 m from the McCance entrance.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 1)

• 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 4m (4yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door weight is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 280cm (4ft 11in x 9ft 2in).
  • 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 not a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
  • 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 not mirrors.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There are further accessible toilets on levels 1 and 3 of the McCance Building.
  • Please see the guide for this building for more details.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Level 1)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The unisex toilets are located to the left as you enter.
  • Unisex toilets are 1m (3ft 3in) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Level 2)

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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 on the first floor, on the far side of the foyer.
  • The female and male toilets are 14m (15yd 11in) from the McCance entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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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.

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  • There is a wheelchair available to borrow.