Disabled Access Guide:
Accessible
Parking
Accessibility
Accessible Toilet
Access by Ramps, Slopes and/or Manual Doors
Push Pad to Open
Accessible Lift
Automatic Lighting
Accessible Furniture
Induction Loop Present
Sign Language Interpreting Available
Disability Equality Training
Visual Impairment Assistance Available
Wheelchair Assistance Available
Assistance Dogs Welcome
Accessibilities for People with Visual Impairment
Mental Health First Aider
Evacuation Chair or Stair Climber Present
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan
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Transport and Parking
Entrance
Horizontal Circulation
Vertical Circulation
Lighting
Accessible Toilets
Lecture, Meeting & Study Rooms
Fire Safety
Transport and Parking
Transport
- There is a bus stop at the Court House Square, that is more than 400 meters from the Old College 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 Old College Building.
- There is paid on-street parking 100 meters from the entrance of the Old College Building, along the far side pavement of the Constitutions Road, but there is no dedicated Accessible Parking Bays.
Dedicated Staff Car Park
- There is a dedicated staff car park parallel to the Constitution Road and at the left side of Old College 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
- There are 2 entrances to the building.
Main Entrance
- The main entrance is at Bell Street.
- The entrance is easy to identify.
- There are steps at the entrance.
- There are 2 accessible doors that opens with a push pad and closes automatic.
- The doors open outwards
the thresholds are free from undulations.
Accessible Entrance
- The entrance is easy to identify.
- The entrance to Old College Building is from the Contractors Car Park.
Ramp
- There is a ramped access to the entrance.
- The ramp follows along the side of the Old College Building to the entrance.
- There are no obstacles that would hinder wheelchair access.
- The ramp is concrete and does not present any undulations that may cause a trip hazard to someone with a visual impairment.
Handrails
- There are handrails on both sides of the ramp.
- The handrails are metal and are coated to prevent Raynaud’s disease.
Doors
- The door is contrasting with the door frame.
- The doors open outwards with an automatic push pad and closes automatic.
Horizontal Circulation
Horizontal Circulation
- The floor varies between carpet and vinyl throughuot the building and floors.
- 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.
- There is ample space for someone in a wheelchair to circulate unassisted.
- The inner doors opens with an automatic push pad and closes automatic.
- There is corridor access to and from the Kydd Building and Graham Building on each floor.
Old College Building Horizontal Circulation
Old College Building Horizontal Circulation
Old College Building Horizontal Circulation
Old College Building Horizontal Circulation
Old College Building Horizontal Circulation
Push Pad
Old College Corridor Access to Kydd Building
Old College Corridor Access to Kydd Building
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
- There are sets of stairs in different parts of the building.
- The nosing on the steps is 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
There are Unisex Accessible Toilets on each floor.
Accessible Toilet
- 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 & Study Rooms
Lecture, Meeting & 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.
- Furniture can be moved to provide space for someone in a wheelchair.
- Accessible furniture can be provided when required.
Fire Safety
Fire Safety
- There are audible fire alarm throughout the building.
- There are evacution chairs at the stairs.
For further information on specific areas or rooms please contact estates@abertay.ac.uk.
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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
Access by Ramps, Slopes and/or Manual Doors
The venue is accessible by ramps, slopes and/or manual doors. This means that centre has:
- An easy or moderate ramp or slope at the entrance and manual or automatic doors
OR - Level access into the venue and manual doors
AND - Level access, easy or moderate ramps or slopes or lifts (platform or standard) to get around the venue
Space for relevant centre descriptions:
- i.e. slope down from carpark / bus stop to main entrance etc/alternative entrances?
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
Automatic Lighting
- The venue has Automatic Lighting.
Accessible Furniture
- The venue has available accessible furniture.
Induction Loop Present
A hearing induction loop is available in the following locations:
- Lecture Rooms
Sign Language Interpreting Available
- The venue has Sign Language Interpreting Available.
Disability Awareness / Equality Training
The staff at the venue have been provided with Disability Awareness / Equality training, including:
- Reception staff
- Instructors
- Teachers / coaches
- Lifeguards
- Management
Visual Impairment Assistance
- The venue has visual impairment assistance.
Wheelchair Assistance Available
- The venue has wheelchair assistance available.
Assistance Dogs Welcome
- The venue welcomes assistance dogs on site.
Accessibilities for People with Visual Impairment
- The venue has Accessibilities for People with Visual Impairment.
Mental Health First Aider
- The staff at the venue have been provided with mental health first aider training.
Evacuation Chair or Stair Climber Present
- The venue has a Evacuation Chair or Stair Climber Present.
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan
- The venue has a personal emergency evacuation plan.