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Disabled Access Guide for Careers Service
1 Airlie Place
Dundee
DD1 4HQ
Tel: 01382 384 017
Email: university@dundee.ac.uk
Web: http://www.dundee.ac.uk
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Introduction
Building number 39 on city campus map:
www.dundee.ac.uk/general/campusmap
University services in this building include:
Careers - www.dundee.ac.uk/careers
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in City Centre Campus.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Dundee.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
The name of the car park is Perth Road.
The car park is located off Perth Road.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance - Reception, Job Shop)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.
The first set of doors are push pad operated and open away from you.
Level Change (Accessible Entrance - Reception, Job Shop)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Outside Access (Staff Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located along Airlie Place.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Staff Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading up to the entrance.
There are 8 steps to the area/service.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance - Seminar Room 2)
This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.
The door is push pad operated and opens towards you.
Level Change (Accessible Entrance - Seminar Room 2)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Reception
The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the Accessible Entrance - Reception, Job Shop.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are staff offices.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 4m (13ft 1in) from the Accessible Entrance - Reception, Job Shop.
The accessible toilet is located opposite the reception.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 75cm (2ft 5in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 220cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 2in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in accessible toilets
Wall mounted 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 are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
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 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor landing.
The female and male toilets are 10m (11yd) from the Accessible Entrance - Reception, Job Shop.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Level Change (Standard Toilets)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading up to the toilets.
There are 4 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
Additional Information
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 generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
