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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Geography, English and Learning Support classrooms and a cafe.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Glasgow.
• The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Glasgow Queen Street.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.
• There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
• The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 400cm x 520cm (13ft 1in x 17ft 1in).
• On street Blue Badge parking is located on St James Road.
• Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
• Standard marked parking bays are located on St James Road.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

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• Comments View
  • There are 3 designated bays available.
  • The nearest designated bay is 22m from the main entrance.
  • A permit is required to park here.

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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.

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• Second set of doors View
  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in).
• Comments View
  • There is also a heavy revolving door to the right.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance from Cathedral Street.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.

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Reception (Information Desk)

• The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is not staffed.
• There is a touch screen.
• The touch screen is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• 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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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5-6.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • 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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Lift (Lift 251 - Evacuation Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the right of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5-6.
• The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The clear door width is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 170cm x 190cm (5ft 7in x 6ft 3in).
• 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 an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (Cafe - Nourish @ Aura)

• The following information is for the cafe.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 49cm (1ft 7in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks.

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Room 211a and 211b

• This room is located on level 2 of the building.
• There is level access to this room from the lift.
• The seats and tables are not fixed.
• There are no height adjustable tables available.
• The seats do not have armrests, but do all have backs.
• The room does not contain a lectern.
• There is level access to the AV controls, which are 131-136cm high.
• The room contains a hearing loop.
• The lighting is not adjustable.
• The room is 34m from Lift 251 and 10m from the level 2 toilet.

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Room 213a and 213b

• This room is located on level 2 of the building.
• There is level access to this room from the lift.
• The seats and tables are not fixed.
• There are no height adjustable tables available.
• The seats do not have armrests, but do all have backs.
• The room does not contain a lectern.
• There is level access to the AV controls, which are 135-141cm high.
• The room contains a hearing loop.
• The lighting is not adjustable.
• The room is 23m from Lift 251 and 6m from the level 2 toilet.

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Room 217

• This room is located on level 2 of the building.
• There is level access to this room from lift.
• The seats and tables are not fixed.
• There are no height adjustable tables available.
• The seats do not have armrests, but do all have backs.
• The room does not contain a lectern.
• There is level access to the AV controls, which are 132-137cm high.
• The room contains a hearing loop.
• The lighting is not adjustable.
• The room is 18m from Lift 251 and 9m from the level 2 toilet.

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Room 218

• This room is located on level 2 of the building.
• There is level access to this room from the lift.
• The seats and tables are not fixed.
• There are no height adjustable tables available.
• The seats do not have armrests, but do all have backs.
• The room does not contain a lectern.
• There is level access to the AV controls, which are 137-142cm high.
• The room contains a hearing loop.
• The lighting is not adjustable.
• The room is 23m from Lift 251 and 8m from the level 2 toilet.

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Room 226a and 226b

• This room is located on level 2 of the building.
• There is level access to this room from the lift.
• The seats and tables are not fixed.
• There are no height adjustable tables available.
• The seats do not have armrests, but do all have backs.
• The room does not contain a lectern.
• There is level access to the AV controls, which are 134-138cm high.
• The room contains a hearing loop.
• The lighting is not adjustable.
• The room is 52m from Lift 251 and 37m from the level 2 toilet.

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Room 227a and 227b

• This room is located on level 2 of the building.
• There is level access to this room from lift.
• The seats and tables are not fixed.
• There are no height adjustable tables available.
• The seats do not have armrests, but do all have backs.
• The room does not contain a lectern.
• There is level access to the AV controls, which are 136-141cm high.
• The room contains a hearing loop.
• The lighting is not adjustable.
• The room is 34m from Lift 251 and 6m from the level 2 toilet.

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Room 228

• This room is located on level 2 of the building.
• There is level access to this room from lift.
• The seats and tables are not fixed.
• There are no height adjustable tables available.
• The seats do not have armrests, but do all have backs.
• The room does not contain a lectern.
• There is level access to the AV controls, which are 133-139cm high.
• The room contains a hearing loop.
• The lighting is not adjustable.
• The room is 53m from Lift 251 and 38m from the level 2 toilet.

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Room 229a and 229b

• This room is located on level 2 of the building.
• There is level access to this room from lift.
• The seats and tables are not fixed. There are no height adjustable tables available.
• The seats do not have arm rests, but do all have backs.
• The room does not contain a lectern.
• There is level access to the AV controls, which are 132-138cm high.
• The room contains a hearing loop.
• The lighting is not adjustable.
• The room is 39m from Lift 251 and 6m from the level 2 toilet.

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Room 230

• This room is located on level 2 of the building.
• There is level access to this room from the lift.
• The seats and tables are not fixed.
• There are no height adjustable tables available.
• The seats do not have arm rests but do all have backs.
• The room does contain a lectern.
• There is level access to the AV controls, which are 120-125cm high.
• The room contains a hearing loop.
• The lighting is not adjustable.
• The room is 55m from Lift 251.

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Vending Machines

• This photograph shows the vending machines on level 2.

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Accessible Toilet (Level 1 - Room 114)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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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.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 33m (36yd 3in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located towards the rear of the ground floor.
  • There is level access to this 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 92cm (3ft).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 360cm (5ft 3in x 11ft 10in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are general domestic waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab 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 is a mirror.
  • 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin 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 wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Accessible Shower (Room 114)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the accessible toilet.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Accessible Toilet (Level 2 - Room 215)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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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.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 23m (25yd 6in) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on level 2 straight ahead and to the left when exiting the lift.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 222cm x 220cm (7ft 3in x 7ft 3in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space 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 150cm (4ft 11in).
  • 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.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab 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 is a mirror.
  • 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin 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 wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There is a ceiling mounted hoist within the accessible toilet.

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Standard Changing Room

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located the rear corridor.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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• Comments View
  • There is a shallow step into the showers.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located towards the rear of level 1.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 31m (33yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There are standard toilets on all levels of this building.

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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.