Access Guide
Summary
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; design studios, printing rooms, computer rooms, teaching rooms and workshops.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Female standard toilet facilities are located at the rear right of the building, to the right of The Store.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located at the rear right of the building, at the rear of the room facing The Store.
Rooms and Spaces Links
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Teaching Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DT001 - Pyramid Studio please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DT102 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DT105 - Interior Design Studio please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DT106 - Top Floor Attic Teaching please click here (new tab).
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Computer Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DT101 - Games Animation Laboratory please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DT104 - Games Animation Studio please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DT108 - Mac Laboratory please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DT109 - PC Laboratory please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DT201 - Graphic Design Studio 01 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DT202 - Graphic Design Studio 02 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DT203 - Lecture Studio please click here (new tab).
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Lab(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DT002 - Print Room please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DT003 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DT004 - Wood Processing please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DT005 - Main Workshop please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DT006 - Spray Room please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DT007 - Engineering Workshop please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DT008 - Back Workshop please click here (new tab).
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The campus is located to the north of York City Centre. It can be accessed from the south by the A19, from the east by the A1036. From the north it can be accessed by Haxby Road or Huntingdon Road.
- There are two public pay and display car parks located near to the campus. To the north west of the campus is the Union Terrace Car Park and to the south east of the campus is the Monk Bar Car Park. Blue Badge parking can also be found on the campus.
- For more information on parking in York please click here (opens new tab).
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
- There are two bus stops near to the campus. The York St John University Bus Stop on Clarence Street which serves routes 1, 5, 5A, 6, 40. The Gillygate Bus Stop along Gillygate which serves 1, 5, 5A, 6.
- For more information on Park and Ride Information please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is York Railway Station.
- York Railway Station is located 0.8 miles to the South West of the University on the other side of the River Ouse.
- For more information on trains to York please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on York Railway Station please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- For more information on getting to the campus, please see the How To Find Us page on the University website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- York Travel Information.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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AccessAble Related Links
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- Union Terrace Car Park AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
- Monk Bar Car Park AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
- York Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
- To view the AccessAble access guide for Route From York Station to De Grey please click here (new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Disability Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: [email protected].
- The University Library is located within the Fountain's Learning Centre.
For more information on accessibility support within the Library please follow this link - https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/students/library/supporting-accessibility/ . - To see more information on Library Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: [email protected].
- Blue badge holders will be guaranteed a permit free of charge if evidence of the disabled badge is supplied at the time of application.
- To see more information on Student Parking Permits please click here (opens new tab).
- To see more information on York St John's Students' Union please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01904 629 816.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01904 876 660.
- Email: [email protected].
- There is a dog toileting area located within the wildlife/nature area by the Chapel.
- For more information on the assistance dog toileting area(s) please click here - (new tab).
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Fountains Terrace.
- The car park is located at the rear of Fountains Learning Centre.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Union Terrace Car Park.
- The car park is located on Clarence Street.
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
- The photographs show the Union Terrace car park.
Site/Campus Car Park (Fountains Terrace)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the rear of Fountains Learning Centre.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is block paving.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 260cm x 530cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
- The marked zone is 130cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders.
- Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is step free access from this car park.
- Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
- There is not a campus map available within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the rear entrance of the Fountains Learning Centre.
Approach (Main Entrance)
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is tarmac.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
- The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient and has no handrails.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Design Centre.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Design Centre DT'.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 164cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 4 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 14cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
Opening Times (The Store)
- Monday 10:00 - 13:00.
- Monday 14:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 14:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 13:00.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 13:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 13:00.
- Thursday 14:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 14:00 - 16:30.
- Friday 10:00 - 13:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Reception (The Store)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located on the ground floor, at the rear right of the building.
- The reception point is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not visible from the lift.
- There is stepped access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is 113cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is vinyl.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is not step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
- There is stepped access to some ground floor rooms and all rooms on other floors, ground floor standard toilets and The Store.
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and vinyl.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
- There are seats with armrests on both sides at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
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Comments
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- There is a small amount of flooring at the rear of the building that is metal.
- The metal flooring has a non slip surface.
Step(s) (Ground Floor Rear Right Corridor)
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Stepped Level Change 1
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- There is a/are step(s) located on the ground floor, at the rear right of the building, just before The Store Reception area.
- The step(s) is/are used to access The Store, female and male standard toilets and rooms DT005, DT008, DT012 and DT013.
- There is/are 2 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
Other Floors (Middle Right Staircase)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are for staff only.
- The stairs are located in the right hand corridor at the middle right of the building.
- The stairs are approximately 15m from the main entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the ground floor.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- There are 15 steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
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Other Information
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- The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are staff offices.
- There is a handrail on the right but it only covers 6 of the steps.
Other Floors (Rear Right Staircase)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located at the rear right of the building at the rear of the room facing The Store.
- The stairs are approximately 23m from the main entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
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Other Information
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- The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are DT101, DT109, DT203, DT204 and DT205.
Other Floors (Rear Left Staircase)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located at the rear left of the building.
- The stairs are approximately 22m from the main entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
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Other Information
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- The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are DT106 and DT201.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in Fountains Learning Centre.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located at the rear right of the building in the area close to The Store.
- There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 23m from the main entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
- The information above relates to the female toilet. There is a different configuration of rails in the male toilet.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are good.
- The female standard toilet is located to the right of The Store. The male standard toilet is located at the rear of the room facing The Store.