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Overview

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• About View
  • The Learning and Teaching Building is a very large building with 8 levels.
  • The building has 4 lifts.
  • The building has 3 staircases.
  • The building levels are signed as: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and Mezzanine.
  • There is internal step-free ramped access between the Learning and Teaching building and the Mary Dunn Wing on Level 4.
  • There is internal step-free access between the Learning and Teaching building and the John Anderson building on Level 4, and internal step-free ramped access on Level 3.
  • There is step-free level access between the Learning and Teaching building and the John Anderson building via the Jackie Kay Plaza.
  • View information on Learning & Teaching Building.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The building does not have its own car park.
  • The building does have on-street Blue Badge Bay parking, on-street standard parking and a public car park nearby.
  • NCP Glasgow George Street is located Montrose Street.
  • View information on NCP Glasgow George Street (opens new tab).
  • The nearest train station is Glasgow Queen Street.
  • This station has step-free access.
  • The nearest bus station is Buchanan bus station.
  • This bus station has step-free access.
  • The nearest underground station is Buchanan Street.
  • This underground station does not have step-free access.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
  • View information on getting here (opens new tab).
  • The Reflection Room on Level 3 off the atrium seating area is available as a quiet space or place of safety.
• Related Access Guides View
  • View information on John Anderson building (opens new tab).
  • View information on Learning And Teaching Building - Mary Dunn Wing (opens new tab).

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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is ramped.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The most accessible entrance surveyed was the Richmond Street entrance.
• This entrance gives access to Level 1.
• There is step-free access via a slight ramp at the most accessible entrance.
• There are 6 other entrances.
• 3 of the other entrances have step-free level access.
• 3 of the other entrances have step-free access via slope.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
  • Access to the main lifts and stairs on Level 1 from the main entrance is via a slight ramp.
  • This ramp bypasses 5 steps.
  • Access to the atrium staircase on Level 2 is via slight slopes.
  • There are ramps from the John Anderson Level 3 link entrance down to Level 3.
  • The mezzanine is a landing on the atrium staircase where there is some seating.
• Circulation View
  • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas, riser recliner chairs and benches.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 7 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located for left transfer on Levels 1, 3, 4, 5 and 7, and for right transfer on Levels 1 and 3.
  • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located on Levels 2, 4, 6 and 8. These are ambulant Clos-o-mat toilets with Aerolet seat lifts, without wheelchair side transfer.
  • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8.
  • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on Level 1.
  • Gender neutral step-free standard toilet facilities are located on all floors. All toilets with adaptations and ambulant toilets are gender neutral.
• Changing Facilities View
  • Standard changing facilities are located on Level 1 at the rear of the lift lobby.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on Level 1 at the rear of the lift lobby, and on Level 3 in the toilet with adaptations in the Food Hall.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • Shower facilities with adaptations are located on Level 1 at the rear of the lift lobby.
  • Standard shower facilities are located on Level 1 at the rear of the lift lobby.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Teaching Rooms View
  • View information on Learning and Teaching - TL 324 (opens new tab).
  • View information on Learning and Teaching - TL 328 (opens new tab).
  • View information on Learning and Teaching - TL 329 (opens new tab).
• Other Rooms/Services View
  • View information on Student Experience Helpdesk (opens new tab).
  • View information on Reflection Room (opens new tab).
• Eating and Drinking View
  • View information on Food Hall (opens new tab).

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Parking

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• Public Parking View
  • On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
  • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Richmond Street.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There are standard parking bays on Richmond Street and North Portland Street.
  • There is a public car park located on Montrose Street .
  • The name of the car park is NCP Glasgow George Street.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
  • Electric vehicle charging points are not available in the car park.

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Main Entrance - Richmond Street

• This entrance is located at the front left of the building on Richmond Street.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide.
• There is a handrail on the left going down.
• There are 3 steps as you enter.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are not easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are unmarked.
• The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 190cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• The slight ramp bypasses the three steps at this entrance.
• There is also a revolving manual door at this location.

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Level 4 Entrance - Jackie Kay Plaza

• This entrance is located at the rear of the building on Level 4.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a single automatic door.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 113cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low colour contrast.
• There is also a revolving manual door at this location.

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Main Lifts

• The lift surveyed is located on the right as you enter on Level 1.
• The distance from the main entrance is 30m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has a slight ramp.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1275kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 135cm (width) x 196cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer, an intercom hearing assistance system and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • The lift has a separate door to exit.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

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Learning Village Lift

• The lift surveyed is located to the far right of the building on Levels 3 and 4.
• The distance from the main lifts is 65m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has a slight slope.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
• This lift is an enclosed platform lift.

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• Enclosed Platform Lift View
  • Levels 3 and 4 in the Learning Village can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 111cm (width) x 142cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Main Stairs - Staircase 3

• The stairs are located straight ahead as you enter via the main entrance.
• Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are not easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The step markings are not clearly visible.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.

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Atrium Stairs

• The stairs are located on the left of the building as you enter via the main entrance.
• Levels 1, 2, mezzanine, 3 and 4 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There is a handrail on the right going up.
• The handrail is not easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps have some clear markings.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• The handrails vary as you go up, with handrail on the right and centre for the first flight, then right only up to Level 3, then both sides to Level 4.

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Seating Areas

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• Location and Access View
  • The seating areas are on Levels 2, 3, and 4 with additional seating on the Atrium Stairs mezzanine landing area.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to this area.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is step-free access by slope to Level 2 seating area from the atrium stairs.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas, riser recliner chairs, benches and high stools.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables, high tables and booths.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Jackie Kay Plaza

• Jackie Kay Plaza is an external seating area between the Learning and Teaching Building and the John Anderson Building at Level 4.
• This area has surfaced footpaths.
• Surfaced footpaths consist of: paving slabs.
• Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces and street furniture.
• Footpaths are step-free and level.
• The footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
• There are fixed picnic benches, stone bench seating, flower and tree planters.

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• Related Access Guides View
  • View information on Learning and Teaching Building (opens new tab).
  • View information on John Anderson Building (opens new tab).

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Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (Level 1)

• The room is located on Level 1 to the rear of the entrance and lift lobby.
• The distance from the main accessible entrance is 40m.
• The most accessible route to the room has a slight ramp.
• There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
• There is pictorial, written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
• There is also a wash basin, a hand dryer, a mirror and a coat hook in the room.
• The wash basin has a push tap.
• The room has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
• Seating available in this room includes: armchairs.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
• There is a small coffee table in the room.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 1 - Right Hand Transfer - Shower with Adaptations)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on Level 1 to the rear of the entrance and lift lobby.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 40m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has a slight ramp.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial, written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 97cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a medium colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 216cm (width) x 244cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 163cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 113cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 96cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 86cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 117cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is a wheel in shower in the cubicle.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a fixed shower head and a separate adjustable shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails for the shower have a medium colour contrast.
  • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The dropdown rails for the shower have a medium colour contrast.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 3 Learning Village - TL333 - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on Level 3 to the left as you exit the main lifts, to the far right of the building, near the John Anderson building link.
  • The distance from the main lifts is 70m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial, written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 242cm (width) x 252cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 171cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 99cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 84cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 84cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 117cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 3 Food Hall - TL309 - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the right of the main food counters in the Food Hall area on Level 3 of the Learning and Teaching Building.
  • The distance from the main lifts on Level 3 of the Learning and Teaching Building is 30m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial, written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a medium colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 181cm (width) x 283cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 114cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 106cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 94cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 116cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 93cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.