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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
• This venue is situated in Aberdeen.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Aberdeen.

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• Comments View
  • The School of Law is located in these blocks.
  • The Taylor Library is located on the first floor. Please see the separate guide for access information for the library.

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Teaching Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Taylor, C01 - Pre-sessional Academic English please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Taylor, C15 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Taylor, C16 - Aberdeen International Study Centre Classroom please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Taylor, C17 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Taylor, C19 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Taylor, C23 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Taylor, C24 - Aberdeen International Study Centre Classroom please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Taylor, C25 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Taylor, C28 - Aberdeen International Study Centre Classroom please click here (new tab).

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
• There is/are 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 400cm x 600cm (13ft 1in x 19ft 8in).

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Block C - Entrance to Block B.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Block C - Entrance to Block B.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The road is generally quiet.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 400cm (13ft 1in).
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The designated bays are shared with Blocks A and B.

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Entrance (Block C (Block B Link))

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located beneath the archway on Dunbar Street, opposite the Block B entrance.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 127cm (4ft 2in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) by sliding.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 133cm (4ft 4in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The main door(s) open(s) by sliding.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 115cm (3ft 9in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope bypasses the steps.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides going up.
  • The width of the ramp is 130cm.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 2 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides going up.

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Outside Access (Taylor Building Block D)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the upper building, off High Street.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).

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• Comments View
  • There is a similar entrance along to the right which offers a ramp, although there are only stairs beyond the entrance there.

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Level Change (Taylor Building Block D)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • There are stairs beyond both entrances here with Block D being located on the upper levels.
  • There is not step free access to Block D, with the fewest steps being 2 on the link entrance from the second floor.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are good.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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Level Change (Inside Access)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located on the second floor, leading between blocks.
• There is/are 6 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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• Comments View
  • There are two steps with a handrail on the left to access Block D on the second floor.

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Eating and Drinking (Foodstory Coffee Bar)

• The following information is for the café.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is a lowered section at the counter.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 115cm (3ft 9in).
• There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks.

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• Comments View
  • at the date of survey (May 2024) the café was not open.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-Mezzanine-2-3.
  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 6m from the Block C - Entrance to Block B entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • There are further stairs throughout the building and at either side of Block D.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are Block D rooms.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located next to the Block C Entrance to Block B.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-Mezzanine-2-3.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the Block C - Entrance to Block B entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 106cm x 122cm (3ft 6in x 4ft).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is low to moderate.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Block C - First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, directly to the left as you exit the lift.
  • There is an accessible toilet similar to this toilet on the first floor mezzanine level, the main different being that this other toilet has a right hand transfer space.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 167cm x 190cm (5ft 6in x 6ft 3in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are non-infectious waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 134cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 133cm (4ft 4in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 111cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • The sanitary products are a fixture to the wall not a shelf.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Block C)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor, to the left of the lift.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor mezzanine level, to the left of the lift.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Block D)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the second floor.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located opposite the Block D entrance.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Block D entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.
• Comments View
  • There is also a standard male toilet, and a staff only male toilet on the first floor.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.