Disabled Access Guide:
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Transport and Parking
Entrance
Reception Desk
Horizontal Circulation
Vertical Circulation
Lighting
Accessible Toilets
Lecture, Meeting and Study Rooms
Offices
Fire Safety
Transport and Parking
Transport
- There is a bus stop at the Court House Square, approximately 300 meters from the Library Building.
Car Parks
- There is paid on-street parking along the far side pavement of the West Bell Street, but there is no dedicated Accessible Parking Bays.
- There is a Multi-Storage Car Park 100 meters from the entrance of the Library Building.
- There is paid on-street parking 100 meters from the entrance of the Library Building, along the far side pavement of the Constitutions Road.
Dedicated Staff Car Park
- There is a dedicated staff car park parallel to the Constitution Road and at the left side of Kydd Building.
- There are 48 car parking spaces and 7 accessible parking bays.
- Students with disabilities that require a parking space are given access to the staff car park.
Contractors Car Park
- There is a dedicated car park for contractors situated inside, between Kydd Building, Baxter Building, Graham Building and Old
- College Building.
- There are 23 car parking spaces.
Entrance
Entrance
- The entrance is easy to identify.
- There is an accessible entrance that opens with a press pad.
- The threshold is free from undulations.
Reception Desk
Reception Desk
- The reception desk is accessible for someone in a wheelchair.
- The reception is well lit and free from glare.
- There is a portable induction loop available.
Horizontal Circulation
Horizontal Circulation
- The floor is carpeted with short pile carpet and is free from undulations that may cause a trip hazard to someone with a visual impairment and mobility impairment or an obstruction for someone in a wheelchair.
- There is ample space between study desks and bookshelves for someone in a wheelchair to circulate unassisted.
Vertical Circulation
Vertical Circulation
Lift
- There is a lift to the upper floors.
- The buttons in the lift are at accessible height and they are tactile.
Stairs
- The nosing on the steps are contarsting with the surroundings.
- There are handrails on both sides of the stairs.
- The stairs are well lit and free from glare.
Lighting
Lighting
- All the areas are well lit and free from glare.
- The lights are turned on at all times.
- Where natural light comes through windows there are blinds or curtains to prevent glare.
Accessible Toilets
Accessible Toilets
- There are Unisex Accessible Toilets on each floor.
- The doors open and close manually.
- The doors open outwards.
- The doors have emergency release lock on the outside.
- The floor is free from undulations that may cause a trip hazard to someone with a visual impairment and mobility impairment or an obstruction for someone in a wheelchair.
- The lights turn on by sensor.
- There is an emergency alarm installed.
Lecture, Meeting and Study Rooms
Lecture, Meeting and Study Rooms
- The doors open inwards.
- The doors open manually and close with a manual door closer.
- The floors are free from undulations that may cause a trip hazard to someone with a visual impairment and mobility impairment or an obstruction for someone in a wheelchair.
- The rooms are well lit and free from glare.
- The lights turn on by sensor.
- Accessible furniture can be provided when required.
Offices
Offices
- The doors open inwards.
- The doors open manually and close with a manual door closer.
- The floors are free from undulations that may cause a trip hazard to someone with a visual impairment and mobility impairment or an obstruction for someone in a wheelchair.
- The rooms are well lit and free from glare.
- The lights turn on by sensor.
- Accessible furniture can be provided when required.
Fire Safety
Fire Safety
- There are audible fire alarm throughout the building.
- There is an evacution chair.
For further information on specific areas or rooms please contact estates@abertay.ac.uk.
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- Monday09:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Tuesday09:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Wednesday09:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Thursday09:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Friday09:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
ACCESSIBILITY SYMBOL GUIDE
This guide is a list of all accessibility icons used across our website and listings.
Accessible Parking
- The venue has its own car park for use by customers with X number of spaces
- The venue has its own car park for use by customers with X number of Blue Badge accessible spaces X meters from the main entrance
- The venue can provide parking if reserved in advance to Blue Badge holders
- Blue Badge on street parking available nearby
- Public Car Park (name/address) available X far from the venue
- All local parking restrictions should be checked before visiting the venue
Symbol of Accessibility
- The wheelchair symbol should only be used to indicate access for individuals with limited mobility, including wheelchair users
- For example, the symbol is used to indicate an accessible entrance, bathroom or that a phone is lowered for wheelchair users
Accessible Toilets
The venue has X number of male/female/unisex accessible toilets on site.
That are available in the following locations:
- Changing rooms
- Each floor
- Poolside
- Café
Push Pad to Open
- The venue has push pad to open doors.
Accessible Lift
The venue has a lift available between floors that has:
- Tactile buttons
- Floor directory
- Audio announcements
And has capacity for:
- X wheelchairs
- X sports wheelchairs
- X people
Accessible Counter
- The venue has a low level/split level reception desk.
- The low level/split level desk will be clear at all times.
Accessible Furniture
- The venue has available accessible furniture
Automatic Lighting
- The venue has Automatic Lighting.
Assistance Dogs Welcome
- The venue welcomes assistance dogs on site.
Evacuation Chair or Stair Climber Present
- The venue has a Evacuation Chair or Stair Climber Present.