Access Guide
St. Andrews Building Student Computer Clusters
St Andrews Building
11 Eldon Street
University of Glasgow
Glasgow
G3 6NH
Tel: 0141 3303202
Fax: 0141 3301861
Email: t.young@educ.gla.ac.uk
Web: http://www.gla.ac.uk
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 07:30 - 21:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 21:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Glasgow.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Charing Cross.
The nearest Underground Station is Kelvinbridge.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 8 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 5m x 4m (16ft 4in x 13ft 1in).
The nearest designated bay is 24m (26yd) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
On street Blue Badge parking is located in the car park.
The car park is 24m from the venue's entrance.
The convenient dropoff point is located in the car park
There are designated bays for disabled staff, students and visitors across the campus. Students and staff who are Blue Badge holders automatically receive a parking permit free of charge. Please see the University of Glasgow parking notes for further details.
Outside Access (Eldon Street - Main Entrance)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 180cm (5ft 10in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 180cm (5ft 10in) wide.
These doors are operated by a push pad.
This entrance is on level 1.
There are 15+ medium, clearly marked steps, with handrails on both sides to access level 1 of the St. Andrew's Building, to the right hand side as you face the entrance.
The steps are not well lit.
Alternative access to level 1 of the building is via a moderate ramp, 120 cm wide, which leads from the car park up to the entrance.
There is an alternative entrance to the building which is level access.
Reception (Main Reception)
The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
There are Computer Clusters located on level 2 to 6.
Infrared hearing assistance systems are located in rooms N101, N102, N201, N202, 213, 227A, 227B, 237A, 237B, 244, 433A and 433B in the St Andrews Building.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1-2-3-4-5-6.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Lift (Main Levels 1 to 6)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located to the left as you enter the building.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1-2-3-4-5-6.
The lift is 15m (16yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.6m x 1.4m (5ft 2in x 4ft 7in).
There is not 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 lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Lift (North Wing - Levels 1 to 5)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located to the left as you enter the building.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1-2-3-4-5.
The lift is 28m (30yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.4m x 0.8m (4ft 7in x 2ft 7in).
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Adapted Toilet (Level 3)
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 14m (15yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located at the rear of the building.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 230cm x 180cm (7ft 6in x 5ft 10in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).
The tap type is lever.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
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 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 130cm (4ft 3in) high.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 75cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
Adapted Toilet (Level 1)
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 12m (13yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located to the left as you enter the building.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 190cm x 140cm (6ft 2in x 4ft 7in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 60cm (1ft 11in).
The tap type is lever.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There are not mirrors in the adapted toilet.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 7in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in) high.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
The adapted toilet is also used as a standard unisex toilet.
Standard Toilet (Level 3)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located at the rear of the building.
The female toilets are 13m (14yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located at the rear of the building.
The male toilets are 35m (38yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
There is an assistance dog toilet available on campus for students, staff and visitors.
There are 4 assistive software programs available on the Common Student Computing Environment (CSCE).
These programs are: MindGenius, Zoomtext, Texthelp (Read and Write) and Kurzwell 3000.
Disability awareness training is available for all staff through the Staff Development Service. Other training relating to specific areas of disability awareness, such as curriculum development or a specialised software package is provided from the Learning and Teaching Centre, IT Services and the Student Disability Service.
The photograph shows the ramp which leads to the entrance from the car park.
Comments
Opening times vary at the weekend.
