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COVID-19 Information (University of Strathclyde)

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include student accommodation in 2 blocks.

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  • Block A is predominantly used to house postgraduate students, and contains 5 rooms adapted for wheelchair users.
  • Block B houses both undergraduate and postgraduate students, and has 2 rooms adapted for wheelchair users.

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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 a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest underground station is Buchanan Street.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • 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 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • 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 have tactile paving.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The car park is not for the use of residents, except Blue Badge holders on request.

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Outside Access (Block B Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, on Weaver Street.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • There is an intercom, 129-139cm high, at this entrance.

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Level Change (Block B Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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  • There is also a steep slope to the left as you face the entrance.

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Outside Access (Block A Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building, on Rottenrow East.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.

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Level Change (Block B Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 125cm (4ft 1in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located in front of the entrance.
• There is / are 7 step(s) to the area / service.
• The steps are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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  • The ramp overcomes the steps mentioned.

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Level Change (Block B)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located just inside the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 118cm (3ft 10in).

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  • This ramp leads from the entrance to the ground floor rooms and the lift.
  • There is level access in Block A.

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Inside Access

• Lighting levels are medium.

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  • Photograph 1 shows the lowered hob, sink and surfaces in one of the shared kitchens for adapted rooms.
  • Photograph 2 shows one of the communal areas next to the kitchens.

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Accommodation

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 7 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • There is not level access from an accessible entrance.
  • The room number viewed was B1.2.
  • The width of the door to the room is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 200cm x 250cm (6ft 7in x 8ft 2in).
  • The bed is 50cm (1ft 8in) high.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 30cm (0ft 12in).
  • Light switches are within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
  • Other accessible facilities available in the bedroom are lowered sink, hob and surfaces in the shared kitchens.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
• Accessible Bathroom View
  • The information relates to the ensuite.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 170cm x 189cm (5ft 7in x 6ft 2in).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door to the bathroom is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • The door is light.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
  • No emergency alarm is fitted in the bathroom.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 in height.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the sink is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There are mirrors.
• Wheel In Shower View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head height is adjustable.
  • The type of shower controls used are lever.
  • The shower seat is flip down.
  • The shower seat height is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • There are handrails available.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
  • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
  • The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is good.
  • The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • Flashing alarms and Vibrating pillows is available.
  • Flashing fire alarms are available on request.
  • Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
  • The accommodation does not provide any other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
  • There are 7 accessible rooms with wheel in showers.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Comments View
  • Room B1.2 contains a clos-o-mat toilet.
  • All other adapted rooms contain standard toilets in the adapted en suites.

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Other Floors (Block B)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting level is medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
• Comments View
  • There are similar steps in Block A, except with the handrail on the right, and they access floors (-1)-G-1-2-3-4-5.

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Lift (Block B)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the top of the ramp.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5.
• The lift is 10m (32ft 10in) from Block B entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 96cm x 132cm (3ft 2in x 4ft 4in).
• 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.

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  • There is a similar lift in Block A, except it accesses floors (-1)-G-1-2-3-4-5.

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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.