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Disabled Access Guide for Computing Clusters (Labs A-C and L-M)
Adam Smith Building
40 Bute Gardens
University of Glasgow
Glasgow
G12 8RT
Tel: 0141 330 4800
Email: helpdesk@it.gla.ac.uk
Web: http://www.gla.ac.uk
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Introduction
The Computing Clusters are situated on levels T3 and T4 of the Adam Smith Building on the main campus.
The Adam Smith building is split into a staff block with levels S0 to S6 and a teaching block with levels T0 to T4.
There is a standard lift between the blocks but it does not give level access to all levels of the teaching block.
Level access is available to T3 but not T4.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 16:45 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Glasgow.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Partick.
The nearest Underground Station is Hillhead.
Parking (Bute Gardens)
This venue does have its own car park.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4.2m x 3.2m (13ft 9in x 10ft 5in).
The nearest designated bay is 42m (46yd) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There are designated bays for disabled staff, students and visitors across the campus. Students and staff who are Blue Badge holders automatically receive a parking permit free of charge. Please see the University of Glasgow parking notes for further details.
Parking (Rear of Adam Smith Building)
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.4m x 4.4m (11ft 1in x 14ft 5in).
The nearest designated bay is 18m (20yd) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is concrete.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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 towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 158cm (5ft 2in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 158cm (5ft 2in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on the right as you face 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.
The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 4 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
Outside Access (Bute Gardens)
This information is for the entrance located at the side 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 78cm (2ft 6in) wide.
Level Change (Bute Gardens)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance from the car park.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 90cm (2ft 11in).
It is necessary for this door to be opened from the inside unless you have an access card.
It is activated by internally by pressing a switch.
There is level access to Computing Laboratories A-C from this entrance via the lift.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
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 both ways.
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 76cm (2ft 5in) wide.
Level Change (Rear Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading 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.
Inside Access (Computer Labs A-C)
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Inside Access (Computer Labs L and M)
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are T0-T1-T2-T3-T4.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are Computing Labs L and M.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located immediately beyond the accessible entrance.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are S0-S1/T1-S2-S3-S4/T3-S5-S6.
The lift is 1m (3ft 3in) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.5m x 1.1m (4ft 11in x 3ft 7in).
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
The lift gives level access to Computer Labs A-C on level T3.
Accessible Toilet (Level T0)
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.
The accessible toilet is 40m (44yd) from the accessible entrance.
The accessible toilet is located on level T0, in the main corridor.
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 twist lock.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 200cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 6in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The tap type is lever.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
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.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 82cm (2ft 8in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
There is an identical adapted toilet cubicle is the standard female toilet.
There are additional standard toilets on level T2.
There is not level access between the computing labs and any toilets.
Standard Toilet (Level T0)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located on level T0, in the main corridor.
The female toilets are 40m (44yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located on level T0, in the main corridor.
The male toilets are 40m (44yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
There is an identical adapted toilet cubicle is the standard female toilet.
There are additional standard toilets on level T2.
There is not level access between the computing labs and any toilets.
Additional Information
There are 4 assistive software programs available on the Common Student Computing Environment (CSCE).
These programs are: MindGenius, Zoomtext, Texthelp (Read and Write) and Kurzwell 3000.
Disability awareness training is available for all staff through the Staff Development Service. Other training relating to specific areas of disability awareness, such as curriculum development or a specialised software package is provided from the Learning and Teaching Centre, IT Services and the Student Disability Service.
