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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the main campus reception and the Student Advice Centre.
• Related link B Block.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/b-block-dublin
• Related link C Block.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/c-block-dublin
• Related link D Block.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/d-block-dublin
• Related link Chapel.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/chapel-dublin

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The campus is accessed off Drumcondra Road.
  • There are car parks located around the campus. Most of these are staff permit holder only. There is pay and display visitor parking between the Dublin Education Centre and the Student Residences.
• By Bus View
  • There are several bus stops for the College along Drumcondra Road. These serve routes 1, 11, 13, 16, 16C, 33, 33-N, 41, 41-A 41B, 41C, 44, 180, 740, 900, 901, 904, 910 and 980.
• By Train View
  • The nearest station is the Drumcondra Railway station which is located 900m away.
• Useful Links View
  • For information on Dublin Buses.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The Irish Rail website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Services Homepage please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01 700 5927.
• Email: [email protected]

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Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park 4)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of the building.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are A Block and the Chapel.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 250cm x 456cm (8ft 2in x 14ft 12in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the car park from the the road.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the A Block entrance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the A Block entrance.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park 6)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of the Drumcondra Education Centre.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are A Block and the Chapel.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 250cm x 500cm (8ft 2in x 16ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by visitors.
  • There are no parking charges.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the Drumcondra Road.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the A Block entrance.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off Car Park 4.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 128cm (4ft 2in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • There is / are 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up.
• Comments View
  • There are alternate sets of doors on entrance to your left which have a width of 182cm and to your right with a width of 172cm.
  • The doors to your left on entrance has alternate manual doors.
  • If you come from further to the right of the building you will have to overcome an additional 4 medium steps.
  • There is an alternative easy ramp in front of the entrance with a width of 92cm and a handrail on the right.
  • There is an alternative set of 4 medium steps in front of the entrance with a handrail on the left.

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Reception (Main Reception)

• Reception is located to the left as you enter.
• The desk is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Opening Times View
  • Monday 08:30 - 18:00.
  • Tuesday 08:30 - 18:00.
  • Wednesday 08:30 - 18:00.
  • Thursday 08:30 - 18:00.
  • Friday 08:30 - 18:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building.
  • There is/are 3 unmarked step(s), with no handrails, for access to A106 - A109.
  • The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps can be seen in photograph 1.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written and pictorial directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Reception (Student Advice Centre)

• The Student Advice Centre desk is located to the left as you enter.
• The desk is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Clear signage for the reception area is not visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
• The desk is not staffed.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Comments View
  • The nearest accessible toilet is located in B Block.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• The nearest standard toilet is located in B Block.