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Disability and Learning Support Services

Room CG28, Henry Grattan Building, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin, Dublin 9

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include the Disability and Learning Support Service, Student Support and Development Department, Student Advice Centre, teaching rooms, lecture rooms and the accessible and standard toilet facilities.
  • The Disability and Learning Support Service office is located in room CG28 on the ground floor of the Henry Grattan Building alongside other services within the Student Support and Development department.
  • The aim of the Disability and Learning Support Service is to create an environment that promotes equality, independence and success for students with disabilities and diverse learning needs in DCU.
    In line with best practice guidelines the service coordinates a range of supports for students who are registered with the service across all campuses, to ensure they have equity of access to their studies and also their social and accommodation requirements.
  • Henry Grattan Building link (new tab) - click here.

Opening Times

  • Monday 09:15 - 12:45.
  • Monday 14:00 - 17:00.
  • Tuesday 14:00 - 17:00.
  • Tuesday 09:15 - 12:45.
  • Wednesday 14:00 - 17:00.
  • Wednesday 09:15 - 12:45.
  • Thursday 14:00 - 17:00.
  • Thursday 09:15 - 12:45.
  • Friday 09:15 - 12:45.
  • Friday 14:00 - 16:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Getting Here (Glasnevin Campus)

  • By Road View
    • From the M50 take the R108 Ballymun Road exit (Junction 4). At the junction take the R108 Ballymun Road south. Continue 2km to the Collins Avenue/Ballymun Road crossroads.
      For Dublin City University Glasnevin campus main entrance and car parks 1 and 2, turn left on to Collins Avenue. Dublin City University is located 700m to the right after the third set of traffic lights on Collins Avenue.
      For Dublin City University Glasnevin campus residences and car parks 3 and 4, continue straight ahead on Ballymun Road for 500m to the traffic lights. DCU is located to the left.
      From City Centre: - Follow the airport road towards the M1. Continue until you reach the junction at Whitehall. At this crossroads, turn left onto Collins Avenue. Continue along Collins Avenue until you pass St. Aidan’s CBS on your left-hand side. DCU is located just after the school.
    • There are two car parks off Collins Avenue: Car Park 1 multi-storey for staff, students, visitors and guests; and Car Park 2 surface car park for staff and student permit holders.
      There are two car parks off Ballymun Road: Car Parks 3 and 4 for staff and student permit holders.
  • By Bus View
    • Buses 16, 31d, 42d, 44, 70d, 104, 220 and 220A stop on campus by The Helix (Stop # 7571). Buses 109a and 126 stop on Collins Ave (Stop # 135021). Buses 4, 9, 11, 13 stop on Ballymun Road (Stop # 37/4680).
  • By Train View
    • The nearest station Drumcondra is 3.3km away. There is level access to the ticket office and lifts to both platforms.
      The nearest Dart station is Killester, 5.4km away. There is level access to the ticket office and ramps to the platforms.
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  • AccessAble Related Links View

Useful Information (Glasnevin Campus)

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

Outside Access (Main Entrance - 'The Street')

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building opposite the McNulty Building.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 95cm (3ft 1in).
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 92cm (3ft).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp is permanent.
  • Comments View
    • There are manual heavy double doors adjacent to the automatic door which open outwards.
    • They are 148cm wide.

Entrance (Room CG28)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the Henry Grattan Building room CG28.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There are two sets of manual, double doors, which may be difficult to open between the Henry Grattan Building main entrance or the Student Advice Centre entrance and this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
    • The automatic door(s) is / are push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The width of the door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in).

Reception

  • Disability and Learning Support Services is located to the left as you enter.
  • The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the 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 good.
  • The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
  • The desk is staffed.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a portable loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 03/10/2022.
  • The hearing assistance system was not fully functional at the time of testing.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a portable loop.
  • There is a portable loop available within the offices.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are varied.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
  • Comments View
    • The nearest accessible toilets are 15m away on your left, as you exit the Disability and Learning Support Service.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • There are no standard toilet facilities in this venue.
  • Comments View
    • The nearest standard toilets are on the ground floor of the Henry Grattan building.