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Disabled Access Guide for Glasgow University Union
32 University Avenue
Glasgow University
Glasgow
G12 8LX
Tel: 0141 3398697
Fax: 0141 3411066
Email: porter@gu.co.uk
Web: http://www.gla.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include student bars, a shop, cafe, reading room and a debating chamber.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or 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 name of the nearest underground station is Hillhead.
Glasgow University Union is located in University Avenue on the main campus.
Parking (Staff)
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
This is a staff car park but a space can be made available for a Blue Badge holder with prior arrangement.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park is 5m from the venue's entrance.
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.
The photograph shows the road outside the car park.
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 both ways.
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 7 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
Outside Access (Extension Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Extension Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).
This door has to be opened from the inside.
Reception (Porters Box)
The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
Lighting levels are low.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
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.
There is a tannoy speaker system throughout the venue.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-1-2-3.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on the left side going up.
There is a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are Billiards Room, Debates Gallery, Hive Bar, Balcony Bar, Altitude and Playing Fields Bar.
The levels in this building are numbered B to 3. The ground level is signed as Level 1.
The services located on each level are as follows:
Basement - beer bar, arcade games, photo booth, vending machines and all toilets.
Level 1 - Main Entrance and Accessible Entrance (Ground), Canteen, Dining Room, Shop and Reception.
Level 2 - Debating Chamber, Reading Room.
Level 3 - Billiards Room and Debates Gallery
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located to the right as you enter the building.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-1-2.
The lift is 25m (27yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.3m x 0.95m (4ft 3in x 3ft 1in).
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 low.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
At the time of the annual review of the information, the lift was out of order and awaiting an engineer.
Restaurant / Bar (Canteen)
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 77cm (2ft 6in).
Menus are wall only.
Menus are not available in large print.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is hot and cold meals.
The nearest table from the accessible entrance is 1 metre (3.3 feet) away.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 3m (9ft 10in) from the accessible entrance.
The accessible toilet is located just beyond the entrance on the left.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the accessible toilet.
The key is not a radar key.
The key can be obtained from the bar.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 220cm (4ft 7in 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 65cm (2ft 1in).
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 a functional emergency alarm available.
It is not a push button style of alarm.
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 42cm (1ft 4in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is not a towel dispenser.
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 can 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 good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is an additonla adapted toilet located in the basement of the building.
Standard Toilet (Basement)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located on the basement level.
The female toilets are 33m (36yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are low.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located on the basement level.
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 are additional standard male and female toilets located with the extension part of the building.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
There is an open fireplace.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
The Extension has a disco on Wednesday through to Saturday nights.
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.
