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Advice Place is located on the upper ground floor, to the right opposite the reception on the lower ground floor as you enter the main entrance of the Edinburgh University Students' Association (EUSA), Potterrow.
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The most accessible route has step-free level access and a platform lift.
There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
There is step-free level access to enter the Advice Place on the upper ground floor.
There is a single automatic door which opens towards you.
The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 84cm.
The width of the opening is 91cm.
The door has a medium visual contrast.

The lift surveyed is located on the right as you enter through the main entrance.
This lift is a platform lift.
The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
The lower ground floor to Hangar 5 and the Advice Place are accessed by this lift.
The lift door has a medium 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 a medium visual contrast.
All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
The lift door opening width is 85cm.
The internal dimensions of the lift are 95cm (width) x 150cm (depth).
The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit and a list of floor services/facilities.
Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
There is a bell for assistance located to the right of the lift.

The stairs surveyed are located on the right as you enter through the main entrance.
The lower ground floor to Hangar 5 and the Advice Place can be accessed by these stairs.
There are 7 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 do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
The height of the highest step is 12cm.
The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

The reception is located just beyond the Advice Place entrance.
The distance from the Advice Place entrance is 4m.
There is step-free level access to reception.
The height of the reception desk is 78cm.
There is not a lowered section at the desk.
There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
There is background noise in this area.
Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables and desks.