Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Bangor Campus - Main Building.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/bangor-campus---main-building
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- The Learning Resource Centre is located on A floor in room A33.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 15:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Bangor.
- The nearest mainline station is Bangor.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 7 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 590cm (11ft 6in x 19ft 4in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the car park entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 55m (60yd 5in) from the car park 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 dropped kerbs.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- 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 into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 102cm (3ft 4in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 177cm (5ft 10in).
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the right as you face the entrance.
- There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building, off the car park.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
Level Change (Car Park Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
Level Change (Library Corridor)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading into the Library corridor from reception.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Library Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located along a corridor off the main reception area.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 184cm (6ft 0in) wide.
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- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- There are security barriers immediately beyond the library entrance.
- The gap between the barriers is 84cm.
Reception
- The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) from the library entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- The desk has a lowered section.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The hearing system is available only on request.
- Staff are trained to use system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- Lighting levels are varied.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
Library
- This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
- This library does not have a regular supply of books in large print.
- This library does not have a regular supply of books on tape or disc.
- There is an ordering service.
- The library does have computers with accessible software.
- Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
- A large text keyboard and large rollerball mouse is / are available.
- Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes a large screen monitor.
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- Accessible software includes Texthelp - Read and Write Gold.
- Student Support Services can provide auxiliary aids and accessible equipment upon request.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are located further along the corridor outside the library.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are located further along the corridor outside the library.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service can be requested.