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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Learning Resource Centre, the main hall, Sports Sciences, including a fitness suite, art and ceramics studios, photography studios, IT suites and general classrooms.
• Related link Lisburn Campus - Learning Resource Centre.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/lisburn-campus---learning-resource-
• Related link Lisburn Campus - Block 1.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/lisburn-campus---block-1
• Related link Lisburn Campus - Block 2.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/lisburn-campus---block-2

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• Comments View
  • This building is linked internally to Blocks 1 and 3.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Lisburn.
• The nearest mainline station is Lisburn.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking (Wallace Avenue)

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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  • On street standard bays are available on Wallace Avenue, to the rear of the campus.
  • There is not a designated drop off point, however, vehicles can drop off outside the Block 2 main entrance if requested in advance.

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Parking (Staff Car Park)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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  • The designated bays are located on the ground level of the car park, at the rear.
  • There is stepped access from the other levels of this car park.

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Outside Access (Block 2 Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located off Wallace Avenue, at the rear of the campus.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 217cm (7ft 1in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • 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 217cm (7ft 1in).

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Level Change (Block 2 Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.

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Outside Access (Block 2 Car Park Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 219cm (7ft 2in).

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  • This entrance is accessed from the staff car park only.

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Level Change (Block 2 Car Park Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.

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Reception (Help Desk)

• The desk/counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Block 2 main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.

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  • The help desk is located on level A, opposite the Block 2 car park entrance.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system is available only on request.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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  • The doors leading to the main part of level A from the entrance foyer are push pad operated automatic doors (shown in photograph 1).
  • Photograph 2 shows the main hall, located on level A.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located to the right of reception.
  • The fitness suite is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Block 2 main entrance.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are single.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The opening is 86cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
  • A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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Other Floors (Stairs 3)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are levels A-B-C.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
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  • These stairs also access level D of Block 1.

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Lift (Lifts 3 and 4)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the far end of the Block 2 entrance foyer.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are levels A-B-C-D.
• The lift is approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the Block 2 main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 129cm x 150cm (4ft 3in x 4ft 11in).
• There are 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 lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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  • These lifts access levels A-B of Block 2, as well as levels B-C-D of Block 1.
  • They can also be used to access levels B and C of Block 3.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the Block 2 main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on level A, outside the main hall and next to the corridor leading to the fitness suite.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 163cm x 220cm (5ft 4in x 7ft 3in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible 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 92cm (3ft).
  • 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.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab 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 is a mirror.
  • 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 (3ft 3in).
  • 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 (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on level A, outside the main hall.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the Block 2 main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • These toilets contain cubicles with grab rails fitted and doors that open outwards, and lowered sinks.

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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.