Access Guide
COVID-19 Information (University of Strathclyde)
Introduction
- Related link Centre for Sport & Recreation.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/university-of-strathclyde-glasgow/centre-for-sport-and-recreation-2
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Comments
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- Level 2 (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering) can be accessed via the lift in the adjoining Centre for Sport & Recreation.
- Please follow the related link for details.
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.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located true.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/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 cobbles.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Room 201 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 both ways.
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in) wide.
Level Change (Room 201 Entrances)
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located leading to the entrance.
- There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are shallow.
- The steps do not have handrails.
Outside Access (Room 201 Side Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the right of the main entrance as you face it.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 97cm (3ft 2in) wide.
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Comments
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- This entrance leads directly into Room 201.
- Room 201 can also be accessed from the main entrance.
Outside Access (Level 4 Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open both ways.
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Level 4 Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Entrance)
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located in the doorway.
- There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are shallow.
- The steps do not have handrails.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
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 bright.
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Comments
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- This floor can be accessed via lift in the Centre for Sport & Recreation.
Room 201
- This room is located on the ground floor of the building, and has it's own external entrance.
- No seats and tables are fixed. There are no height adjustable tables available, no chairs have arm rests, but all chairs have backs.
- The room contains a lectern, which is movable but not lowered or height adjustable.
- There is level access to the AV controls, which are located at the rear of the lectern, so may not be accessible to all wheelchair users.
- The room does contain a hearing loop. The lighting is adjustable.
- The room is 8 m from the accessible toilet.
Other Floors (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
- 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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Other
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- The services / areas on the floors which are not accessible are staff offices.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- 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 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located on the right of the lobby.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 240cm (5ft 11in x 7ft 10in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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.
- The emergency alarm is not fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 towel dispenser is 125cm (4ft 1in) high.
- 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There is a further accessible toilet offering transfer space to the left on the second floor.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located just beyond the entrance.
- The female and male toilets are 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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.