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Overview

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• About View
  • This is the headquarters of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.
  • Facilities available in the venue include: an exhibition area, conference room, meeting rooms, assembly room and assembly hall.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is on-street standard parking, a public car park nearby and a taxi rank.
  • The name of the nearest car park is Value Car Parks.
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  • The nearest step-free train station is Grand Central.
  • The nearest bus station is Grand Central.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Translink (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the stage in the Assembly Hall.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the gallery seating overlooking the Assembly Hall.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • Levels 0, A, 1 and B can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 5 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located off the exhibition area, on the level A landing and on level 1 next to the boardroom.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the standard toilets on the level A landing.
  • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located off the exhibition area and on the level A landing.
  • The female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on level 1 next to the boardroom.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilets with adaptations off the exhibition area, on level 1 next to the boardroom and on the level A landing.

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Parking

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• On-street Parking View
  • On-street standard parking is available.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a public car park located in Grosvenor Road.
  • The name of the car park is Value Car Parks.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

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Entrance

• This entrance is located at the front of the venue on Fisherwick Place.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 281cm.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double manual doors, however one door is locked or bolted.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The second door opens towards you.
• The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 97cm.
• The door is easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• The second door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 98cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception

• The reception is located ahead as you enter.
• The distance from the entrance is 4m.
• There is step-free level access to the reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 99cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
• The reception has a television, windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• The flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the stage in the Assembly Hall.
• The following areas have stepped access: the seating in the gallery overlooking the Assembly Hall.
• Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
• Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
• There may be background noise.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
• Seating available in the walkways includes: benches.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Exhibition Space (Level 0)

• This area is indoors.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• There is no (or very little) background noise.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• Display information includes: pictorial, audio description, information boards, touchscreens and televisions/screens.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.

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Area (Exhibition - Level 0)

• The exhibition area is ahead as you enter the venue, between the outer and inner external entrance doors.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 100cm.
• There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The door opens towards you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 88cm.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 103cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: long tables.
• The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
• The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Room (Meeting Room 7 - Level 0)

• The room is located off the exhibition area.
• The distance from the exhibition area entrance is 28m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is pictorial, written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
• The door opens towards you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 85cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
• The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (Conference - Level 0)

• The room is located off the exhibition area.
• The distance from the exhibition area entrance is 15m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 78cm.
• There are 4 identical sets of heavy double doors to enter the conference room.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
• The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
• Additional facilities/services include: a water dispenser.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located to the right of reception.
• The distance from the entrance is 8m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• Levels 0, A, 1 and B are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 128cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 211cm (width) x 185cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located on the right as you enter the reception area.
• Levels 0, A, 1 and B can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 15 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 15cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (Assembly Hall - Level A)

• The room is located on level A.
• The distance from the lift is 10m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The door opens towards you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 55cm.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 92cm.
• At the time of the survey the push pads to enter/exit were not working.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the raised stage area.
• The following areas have stepped access: the raised stage area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
• The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Room (Concourse - Level 1)

• The room is located on level 1, to the left after exiting the lift.
• The distance from the lift is 13m.
• The most accessible route to the room has a lift.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 75cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
• The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles and a water dispenser.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There are additional doors to enter the room but these are only accessible via stairs.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer - Level 1)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located ahead and to the right after exiting the lift on level 1.
  • The distance from the lift is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 176cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 105cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 114cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 103cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 119cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 96cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 129cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 68cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Seating Area (Assembly Hall Gallery - Level B)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Assembly Hall Gallery is located on level B.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 178cm.
• Seating Area View
  • The following areas have stepped access: all seating.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • The chairs are fixed.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.