Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Lisburn Campus - Block 2.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/lisburn-campus---block-2
- Related link Lisburn Campus - Block 1.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/lisburn-campus---block-1
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- The Learning Resource Centre is located on level C of the building.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:45 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 08:45 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 08:45 - 17:00.
- Thursday 08:45 - 17:00.
- Friday 08:45 - 15:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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 217cm (7ft 1in).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Other Floors (Stairs 3)
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Steps
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- 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.
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.
Outside Access (Learning Resource Centre)
- This information is for the entrance located leading off the link on Block 1.
- There is level access into the venue.
- Level access is via lift.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
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- There are security barriers, 94cm wide, just inside the entrance.
Reception
- The reception desk is 15m (16yd) from the Learning Resource Centre entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- The reception desk is high height.
- The desk has a lowered section.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing system is available only on request.
- The system is a portable loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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, large rollerball mouse and height adjustable table is / are available.
- Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes an electronic reader.
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- Most textbooks are available in E Book format.
- Accessible software includes Texthelp - Read and Write Gold, My Study Bar, Dolphin and JAWS.
- Student Support Services can provide auxiliary aids and accessible equipment upon request.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets available in Blocks 1 and 2.
- Please see the guides for these buildings for more information.
Standard Toilet(s)
- There are standard toilets available in Blocks 1 and 2.
- Please see the guides for these buildings for more information.
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.