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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 View
  • 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.

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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 have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • 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.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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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.

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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.

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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 View
  • This entrance leads directly into Room 201.
  • Room 201 can also be accessed from the main entrance.

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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.

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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.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

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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 bright.

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• Comments View
  • This floor can be accessed via lift in the Centre for Sport & Recreation.

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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.

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Other Floors (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering)

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• Steps View
  • 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.
• Other View
  • The services / areas on the floors which are not accessible are staff offices.

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Accessible Toilet

• 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 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.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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.
• 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 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • There is a further accessible toilet offering transfer space to the left on the second floor.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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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 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.

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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.