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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; a library, study areas (both quiet and group), teaching rooms, a lecture theatre, I.T. suites, standard and ambulant toilets and a café on the ground floor.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located near the lift lobby on the ground, first and second floor.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located near the lift lobby on the ground, first and second floor.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located near the lift lobby on the ground, first and second floor.

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Lecture Theatre(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for FT002 – Lecture Theatre please click here (new tab).
• Teaching Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for FT101 – Group Learning Room please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for FT216 – Linguistics Laboratory please click here (new tab).
• Computer Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for FT112 – IT Suite please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for FT113 – IT Suite please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for FT114 – IT Suite please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for FT207 – Languages IT Workshop please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for FT210 – IT Room please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for FT211 – Media Production Edit Laboratory please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for FT212 – Computer Science Suite please click here (new tab).

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Opening Times

• This service is open 24 hours.

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• Comments View
  • Fountains Learning Centre is open for browsing, borrowing and study space (open access and bookable study space) 24/7.
  • The Information Services desk is open Monday to Friday: 8.00am to 10.00pm Saturday: 10.00am to 10.00pm Sunday: 11.00am to 10.00pm.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • 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).
• By Bus View
  • 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).
• By Train View
  • 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).
• Useful Links View
  • 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).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • 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).

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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).

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • 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 rear of the Fountains Learning Centre.
• Public Car Parks View
  • 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 to the west of the University site, Clarence Street.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Fountains Terrace)

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• Car Park View
  • 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.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • 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.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • 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.

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Outside Access (Front Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of building.
  • This entrance gives access to Fountains Learning Centre lobby, café and Lecture Theatre FT002.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is 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) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 163cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 154cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located before the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of building.
  • This entrance gives access to Fountains Learning Centre lobby, café and Lecture Theatre FT002.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is 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) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 154cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 151cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located before the entrance .
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Eating and Drinking

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located to the left of the front entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the café.
  • For access there are double automatic doors which are permanently held open.
• Service and Menus View
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Menu types include; written wall menus and menu boards.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system .
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 110cm.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 85cm.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The type of flooring in this area is carpet and tiles.

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Entrance (Fountains Learning Centre)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the Fountains Learning Centre lobby.
  • This entrance gives access to the Fountains Learning Centre.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Fountains'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm.
  • There are security barriers at this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 101cm.
  • The width of the wider security barriers is 104cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Counter (Service Desk)

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• Counter View
  • The counter is located just beyond the Fountains Learning Centre entrance.
  • The counter is approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the Fountains Learning Centre entrance.
  • The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the counter.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the counter are moderate to good.
  • The height of the counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.
  • There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
• Comments View
  • There's an additional service desk as seen in photographs 3 and 4.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building .
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is tiles and carpet.
  • 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 all areas.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • 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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Library

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• Library Circulation View
  • There is step-free access within the library.
  • The type of flooring in the library is carpet.
• Self Service Machines View
  • There is a/are self service book borrow/return machine(s) available.
  • The self service book borrow/return machine(s) is/are located by the service desk, shelf is 83cm high.
  • The self service machine(s) touchscreen(s) is/are between the heights of 124cm and 140cm.
• Library Services View
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: Braille, large print and audio.
  • There are reading/study desks available.
  • The majority of the reading/study desk(s) are 72cm in height.
  • There are some height adjustable desks available.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • Laptops are available to borrow from the library.
  • Auxiliary aids are available.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: Headsets, CCTV/Video Magnifiers, Large Key Keyboards, a Trackball Mouse, Document Holders, Adjustable Foot Rests, Audio Recorders, Ergonomic Chairs and Coloured Overlays.
  • The library does have computers with accessible software.
  • Accessible software available includes: MindGenius, Dragon Naturally Speaking and JAWS.
  • A member of staff is available to provide assistance.
• Comments View
  • There are learning spaces and accessible learning spaces which can booked online.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located just beyond the Fountains Learning Centre entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 28m from the front entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double 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 between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not 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 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 moderate to good.
• Other Information View
  • There are identical stairs to left side of the building as seen in photographs 4-6. From these stairs the carpet is rucked and uneven on the floor from each level as seen in photographs 7 and 8.

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Lift

• The lift is located just beyond the Fountains Learning Centre entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the Fountains Learning Centre entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 and 2.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is medium.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 80cm.
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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Entrance (First Floor Link from De Grey Court)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of De Grey Court, at the end of the corridor to the rear of the lift, in the DG189 Open Access Area.
  • This entrance gives access to the first floor of Fountains Learning Centre.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Exit to Fountains'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • There are security barriers at this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 92cm.
  • The security barriers are located just inside the second set of doors.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located near the lift beyond the Fountains Learning Centre entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the Fountains Learning Centre entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial, Braille, tactile and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 229cm.
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 75cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 116cm (3ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 92cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available .
  • The height of the baby change table is 92cm.
• Comments View
  • There are similar toilets located near the lifts on the first and second floor as seen in photographs 5 and 6.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located near the lift area just beyond the Fountains Learning Centre entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 33m from the Fountains Learning Centre entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There are similar toilets on the first and second floor as seen in photographs 6-9.