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Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline station is Connolly.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 520cm x 500cm (17ft 1in x 16ft 5in).
The nearest designated bay is 105m (115yd) from the House 2 entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 106m (116yd) from the House 2 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 not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.

Comments View
- This car park is for the residents of all the student accommodation blocks on campus.
- During the start and end of each semester, the bollards are removed from the car park to allow closer access to the blocks.
- This is available at any time, on request, for residents with disabilities.

Outside Access (House 2 Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located in the left corner of the inner courtyard.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The door(s) is / are heavy.
The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.

Comments View
- There are identical entrances to Houses 2, 4, 7 and 9 in the corners of the inner courtyard.
- Houses 1, 3, 5, 6, 8 and 10 are all accessed by a medium step, as shown in photograph 2.

Level Change (House 2 Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The ramp does have handrails.
The handrails are on the left going up.
The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
The step(s) is / are located to the right of the entrance as you face it.
There is / are 5 step(s) to the area / service.
The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
The step(s) is / are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on the left going up.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
Lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

Accommodation

Location of Accessible Accommodation View
- The establishment provides 4 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
- The accessible facilities are located on the ground floor of the corner houses.
- There is level access from an accessible entrance.
- The room number viewed was VG62E.
- The width of the door to the room is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the clear floor space are 90cm x 215cm (2ft 11in x 7ft 1in).
- The bed is 60cm high.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 3cm (1in).
- Light switches are not within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
- No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
Accessible Bathroom View
- The information relates to the ensuite.
- The dimensions of the bathroom are 212cm x 156cm (6ft 11in x 5ft 1in).
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door to the bathroom is 75cm.
- The door weight is light.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
- No emergency alarm is fitted in the bathroom.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the sink is 71cm (2ft 4in).
- There is not a mixer tap.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a lateral transfer space.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There are mirrors.
- The mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- Disposal facilities are not available.
Bath and Shower View
- There is not a bath.
Wheel In Shower View
- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower head height is adjustable.
- The type of shower controls used are lever.
- The shower seat is fixed.
- The shower seat height is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- There are no handrails available for the shower.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
- The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
- The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is good.
- The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
- The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Auxiliary Aids - General View
- Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- Flashing alarms and Vibrating pillows are available.
- Flashing fire alarms are available on request.
- Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
- The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
- There are 4 accessible rooms with wheel in showers.
Ground Floor Rooms View
- Ground floor rooms do have level access.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors can be accessed by lift.
- There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
Comments View
- The doors into the halls and the doors into the accessible room are both automatic, 78cm wide and are operated by remote control.
Comments View
- The doors into the halls and the doors into the accessible room are both automatic, 78cm wide and are operated by remote control.

Outside Access (House 7 Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located in the far corner of the inner courtyard.
There is not level access into the venue.
The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.

Comments View
- There is a small threshold just inside the door at this entrance.

Level Change (House 7 Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The ramp does have handrails.
The handrails are on the left going up.
The width of the ramp or slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).
There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
The step(s) is / are located to the right of the entrance as you face it.
There is / are 5 step(s) to the area / service.
The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
The step(s) is / are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on the left going up.

Other Floors

Steps View
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting level is medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Comments View
- The details here are for the stairs in House 7.
- There are identical stairs in all other houses, except Houses 1-3 and 8-10 do not have a third floor.
- Apart from House 7, all rooms on the other floors are not accessible.
- Photograph 2 shows the stairs in House 2.

Lift

There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located just inside the entrance.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3.
The lift is 4m (13ft 1in) from House 7 entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 133cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 4in).
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 controls do not have Braille markings.
The lift controls do have tactile markings.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.

Comments View
- Only House 7 contains a lift.
- It can only be operated by a key card for that house.
- House 7 contains the rooms allocated to visitors.

Outside Access (Laundrette Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located just inside the entrance to the inner courtyard.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 97cm (3ft 2in) wide.