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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; Rehearsal Room, Theatre Space, Offices, Production Studio, Lighting Room, Academic Offices.
  • Room QW003 can also be accessed from the Quad South - QS via a separate entrance into the room. The Quad West - QW lift provides the only step free access into the second floor of the Quad South - QS.
  • The North Staircase of Quad West - QW also accesses all floors of McGregor - MG.
  • Quad East - QE link (new tab) - click here.
  • Quad North - QN link (new tab) - click here.
  • Quad South - QS link (new tab) - click here.
  • McGregor - MG link (new tab) - click here.
  • Temple Wing - TW link (new tab) - click here.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located off the corridor on the second floor.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located off the corridor on the second floor near to the lift.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located off the corridor on the second floor near to the lift.

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Teaching Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for QW003 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for QW007 - Theatre Studio please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for QW102 - Production Studio please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for QW103 - Lighting Gel please click here (new tab).

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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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Site/Campus Car Park (Quad Blue Badge Bays)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the corner of the Quad off Lord Mayor's Walk between South Wing and West Wing.
  • 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 230cm x 445cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The marked zone is 65cm 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 and permit holders.
  • 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 step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Quad South Lord Mayor's Walk Entrance.

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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 and students within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Quad Parking.
  • The car park is located at the corner of the Quad between Quad South and Quad North of Lord Mayor's Walk.
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Lord Mayor's Walk.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • On street parking along Lord Mayor's Walk is pay and display for non permit holders with a maximum stay of two hours.

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Outside Access (Quad West Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to QW003, QW007, Quad West - QS Lift and stairs from the ground to the second floor.
  • 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/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • There is a push pad/button to enter the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 95cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 112cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

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Outside Access (Rear Quad Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the Quad.
  • This entrance gives access to QW003, QW007, Quad West - QS Lift and stairs from the ground to the second floor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Quad West - QW'.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • There is a push pad/button to enter the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to your left as you approach the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 8 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
  • Handrails are not 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.
• Comments View
  • There is a slight slope leading to the ramp which can be seen in photographs 2 and 3. This slope involves passing the entrances from the Quad into Quad East - QE and Quad South - QS. At its narrowest point (photograph 2) the width of this slope is 140cm.

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Outside Access (North Staircase)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the Courtyard.
  • This entrance gives access to the North Staircase of Quad West - QW.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Quad West, Quad North, McGregor'.
  • 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/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located at the base of the entrance door and just inside the entrance.
  • There is/are 5 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • The north staircase can be used to access all floors of Quad West - QW, McGregor - MG and the first and second floors of Quad North - QN.

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Outside Access (QN001 / QW007 Stepped Access / North Staircase)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the West Quad.
  • This entrance gives access to QN001 / QW007 Stepped Access / North Staircase.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Entrance to McGregor via Quad'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
• Comments View
  • From this entrance there is stepped access into QW007 as shown in photograph 2. This level change consists of 6 colour contrasted medium steps with a height of 16cm with handrails on either side.
  • This entrance also provides step free access into room QN001 in North Wing this is the only way to gain step free access into this room.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
• Circulation View
  • 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.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are 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.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.

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Ramp(s) or Slope(s)

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• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located off the second floor corridor.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access the toilets on the second floor.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 92cm (3ft).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.

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Other Floors (Ground and Second Floors)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to your right on entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 10m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible 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 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are 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 right going up.
  • Handrails are not 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 not a landing.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Other Floors (North Staircase)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to your on entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the North Staircase Entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible 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 height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are 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 not 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 not a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
• Other Information View
  • The service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are The first floor of Quad West.

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Lift

• The lift is located to your right on entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 2.
• The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is not 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 high.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 87cm.
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 150cm.
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not 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 good.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • The accessible toilet was out of use at the time of the survey.
  • This accessible toilet is located to your right on exiting the lift on the second floor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial 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 heavy.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.

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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 to your right on exiting the lift on the second floor.
  • There is ramped/sloped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the Quad West - QW Lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.