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Disabled Access Guide for 230 Cathedral Street
Cathedral Street
Glasgow
G1 2TG
Tel: 0141 566 6222
Email: enquiries@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
Web: http://www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
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Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Glasgow.
The venue is on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Glasgow Queen Street.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest underground station is Buchanan Street.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
There are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 5m x 6m (16ft 4in x 19ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 25m (27yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 40m (44yd) from the main 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.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
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 automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 106cm (3ft 5in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
An identical entrance is available on the opposite side of the lobby.
Level Change (Main 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.
The width of the ramp or slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading to the entrance.
There are 3 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on the right going up.
The ramp overcomes the steps.
Reception
The reception desk is 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
There is not level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
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 not level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a portable loop.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Level Change (Inside Access)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in the lobby.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in the lobby.
There are 3 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 have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The ramp overcomes the steps.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G-1-2-3-4-5-6.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
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.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located on the right of the lobby.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5-6.
The lift is 16m (17yd) from the main entrance.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.22m x 2m (4ft x 6ft 6in).
The clear door width is 80cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is 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 within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Lift (Basement)
The lift is located on the right of the lobby.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-G.
The lift is 17m (18yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1m x 1.4m (3ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
The clear door width is 90cm.
There are 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 not have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
There is Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
There is tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 18m (20yd) from the lift.
The adapted toilet is located on the right as you exit the lift on the third floor.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
This is by lift.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the adapted toilet.
The key is a radar key.
The key can be obtained from estates.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 88cm (2ft 10in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 182cm x 490cm (5ft 11in x 16ft ).
Floor manoeuvring space is not clear in the adapted toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 115cm (3ft 9in).
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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in adapted 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 adapted toilet.
There are mirrors in the adapted 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
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 adapted 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 poor.
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 right of the building.
The female and male toilets are 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
