Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
- This venue is situated in Aberdeen.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest National Rail station is Aberdeen.
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Comments
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- The building contains the Zoology department, the Natural History Centre and the Zoology Museum.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 400cm x 280cm (13ft 1in x 9ft 2in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 22m (24yd 2in) from the accessible entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 26m (28yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 250cm (8ft 2in).
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located leading from the car park.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
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Comments
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- The automatic doors require a swipe card to activate, and open towards you.
- They are push pad operated from the inside.
Level Change (Accessible Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope is located leading up from the car park to the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located leading up from the car park to the entrance.
- There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are bright.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a lift to access this area/service.
- The lift does not bypass the step(s).
- The lift does not bypass the ramp/slope.
Lift (Accessible Entrance)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located next to the accessible entrance.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG and G.
- The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The dimensions of the lift are 97cm x 142cm (3ft 2in x 4ft 8in).
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
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Comments
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- This lift gives access from the accessible entrance to the ground floor, next to the main entrance.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on Tillydrone Avenue.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 149cm (4ft 11in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 149cm (4ft 11in).
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Comments
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- The automatic doors open towards you.
- There are also manual doors next to the automatic doors.
- The main entrance gives access to the ground floor.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located leading up to the walkway from the pavement.
- There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are bright.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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Comments
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- There are 3 further steps in front of the entrance.
Outside Access (Cruickshank Botanic Gardens Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building from the botanic gardens.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 144cm (4ft 9in).
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Comments
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- The automatic doors open towards you.
- There is also a gate, 116cm wide, leading from the gardens to the ramp.
- This entrance is located at the rear of the building, and gives access to the ground floor.
Level Change (Cruickshank Botanic Gardens Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading up from the gardens to the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Reception (Enquiries Point)
- The desk/counter is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance lift.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
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Comments
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- The enquiries desk is located on the ground floor, along to corridor next to the main lifts.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G, 1, 2 ,3 and 4.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Lift (Main)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the main foyer, opposite the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, 1, 2 ,3 and 4.
- The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance lift.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The dimensions of the lift are 90cm x 167cm (2ft 11in x 5ft 6in).
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Lecture Theatre(s)
- Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
- The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
- The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
- The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the front.
- There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
- There is space for an assistance dog.
- There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
- There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
- The steps to the staggered seating do not have handrails.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
- There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
- There is not fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the lecture theatre(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 68cm.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
- Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.
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Comments
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- Level access to the wheelchair seating and speaker's area is via the lift to the lower ground floor.
- There are 3 clearly marked steps with a handrail on the right from the ground floor.
Museum (Zoology Museum)
- Exhibits cannot be audio described.
- Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
- The availability of tactile signage does not depend on exhibition.
- Touch tours are available.
- The availability of touch tours depends on exhibition.
- Video tours are not available.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
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Comments
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- The museum is located on the lower floor.
Level Change (Upper Gallery)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located on the ground floor leading to the museum balcony gallery.
- There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are in the centre.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 32m (34yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance lift.
- This accessible toilet is located just off the main foyer.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 197cm x 226cm (6ft 6in x 7ft 5in).
- There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 76cm (2ft 6in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There are baby changing facilities located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 84cm.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located just off the main foyer.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 29m (31yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located just off the main foyer.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- The standard toilets also contain showers, which are accessed via a deep step.
- There are also standard toilets located on lower ground, first, second and third floors.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service can be requested.