Access Guide
Summary
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; The Bunker Music Studios Area, WT101 - Music Mastering Suite, WT102 - Music Tech Room and offices.
- The Wilmott Wing - WT can be accessed on the ground floor from either stepped access from Quad East - QE or with step free access from Quad South - QS.
- On the second floor the Wilmot Wing staircase goes into both Wilmott Wing -WT and Quad South - QS.
- Quad East - QE link (new tab) - click here.
- Quad South - QS link (new tab) - click here.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Shared standard toilet facilities are located off the first floor corridor.
Rooms and Spaces Links
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Teaching Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for WT001 - Live Room please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for WT002 - Vocal Room please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for WT003 - Control Room please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for WT101 - Music Mastering Suite please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for WT102 - Music Tech Room 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).
Site/Campus Car Park (Quad Blue Badge Bays)
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Car Park
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- 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.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- 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.
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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 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.
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 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.
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On Street Parking
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- 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.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- On street parking along Lord Mayor's Walk is pay and display for non permit holders with a maximum stay of two hours.
Outside Access (Quad South - QS Main Quad Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off the Quad South - QS Main Quad Entrance.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped 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 96cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The 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 77cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to your left as you face the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
Entrance (Quad South Ground Floor)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the east of South Quad on the ground floor.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor of Wilmott Wing.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Wilmott Wing'.
- There is ramped/sloped access 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) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 140cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- 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.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
Outside Access (Quad East / Quad South / Willmott)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off the Quad.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor and lift lobby in Quad East.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped 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 90cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the left of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).
Entrance (Quad East Ground Floor)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located next to the lift on the ground floor of Quad East.
- This entrance gives access to Wilmott Wing.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped and stepped access 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) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 92cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the ramp.
- There is/are 3 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 15cm.
- 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).
Reception (QS002 Theatre & Dance Technical Hub)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located between the ramp and the steps of the Quad East Entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Quad East Entrance.
- Clear signage for the reception area/desk is visible from the entrance.
- There is stepped access to the reception point.
- There is not a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are no 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 100cm .
- 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.
- 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.
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Comments
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- There are four medium steps leading to the reception which can be seen in photograph 2.
- More information on these steps can be found in the Steps Section.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building .
- There is sloped/ramped access to rooms WT002 and WT003.
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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 vinyl and carpet.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways 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.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
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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.
Ramp(s) or Slope(s)
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Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1
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- There is a ramp/slope located towards the rear of the bunker area on the ground floor.
- The ramp/slope is used to access rooms WT002 and WT003.
- 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 a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 125cm (4ft 1in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
Step(s)
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Stepped Level Change 1
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- There is a/are step(s) located just inside the entrance form Quad East - QE.
- The step(s) is/are used to access QS002 Theatre & Dance Technical Hub.
- There is/are 4 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 16cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are 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.
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Stepped Level Change 2
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- There is a/are step(s) located along the first floor corridor.
- The step(s) is/are used to access WT102 - Music Tech Room and first floor standard toilets.
- There is/are 2 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 16cm.
- 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
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located in front of you on entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 3m from the Quad South - QS Entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2 (Wilmott Wing - WT), 2 (Quad South -QS).
- 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 20cm.
- 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 right 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 provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
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Other Information
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- The area(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are WT001 - Mastering Suite, WT002 -Music Tech Room, standard toilets and offices on the first and second floors.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located within Quad South on the ground floor.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located on the first floor of Wilmott Wing.
- There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
- 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.