Disabled Access Guide for Refectory

The refectory can be accessed by the bridge that links the Recreation Building to the Gateway Building.

The refectory is located on the second floor of the Recreation Building.

The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.

The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Glasgow Central.

There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

The nearest underground station is Bridge Street.

This venue does have its own car park.

Parking is free for all users.

The car park is next to the Engineering Building.

The car park type is open air/surface.

There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.6m x 4.2m (11ft 9in x 13ft 9in).

The nearest designated bay is 55m (60yd) from the accessible entrance.

The furthest designated bay is 70m (76yd) from the accessible entrance.

The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.

Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.

The car park surface is tarmac.

There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.

The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.

The patron does have to cross a road.

The road is not generally busy.

The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

There is not a designated drop off point.

This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.

There is not level access to the service.

The intercom is in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.

The main doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 170cm (5ft 6in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open automatically.

The doors are single width.

The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.

The second door is push pad operated, whilst the first door is opened by either a swipe card or by using the intercom to contact reception.

There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located immediately in front of the entrance.

The ramp or slope is easy.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located towards the rear of the building on the right.

The lift is a standard lift.

The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.

The lift is 8m (26ft 2in) from the accessible entrance.

Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.

The dimensions of the lift are 1.35m x 1.4m (4ft 5in x 4ft 7in).

The clear door width is 80cm.

There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.

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 controls for the lift are not within reach for a wheelchair user.

The controls are 106cm-122cm in height.

The lighting level in the lift is bright.

The lift does have Braille markings.

The lift does have tactile markings.

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located straight ahead as you enter.

The lift is a standard lift.

The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8.

The lift is 8m (26ft 2in) from the main entrance.

Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.

The dimensions of the lift are 1m x 1.8m (3ft 3in x 5ft 10in).

The clear door width is 90cm.

There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.

The lift does have a visual floor indicator.

The lift does have an audible announcer.

The controls for the lift are not within reach for a wheelchair user.

the controls are 90cm-116cm in height.

The lighting level in the lift is bright.

The lift does have Braille markings.

The lift does have tactile markings.

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.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

The following information is for the refectory.

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 not a lowered section at the service counter.

No tables are permanently fixed.

No chairs are permanently fixed.

No chairs have armrests.

The nearest table is 10m (11yd) from the refectory entrance.

The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 74cm (2ft 5in).

The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 112cm (3ft 8in).

Menus are available hand held.

Menus are not available in Braille.

Menus are available in large print.

Picture menus are not available.

Menus are clearly written.

Menus are presented in contrasting colours.

The type of food served here is breakfast, lunch as well as hot and cold snacks.

There are no adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.

The nearest accessible adapted toilet is located on the first floor of the Gateway building.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are not available.

Staff do receive disability awareness training.

Documents can be requested in Braille.

Documents are available in large print.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

A member of staff trained in BSL skills is generally on duty.

Staff are trained to BSL level 1.

Staff are not Text Relay aware.