73/77 Union Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire AB11 6DB, UK
73 Union Street
Aberdeen
Scotland
AB11 6BD
GB
01224 57853801224 578538
Disabled Access Guide:
Parking Facilities
- The premises have no customer car park
- Their is a Multi Storey Car Park with Accessible parking bays for disabled people at a distance of 250 metres
Paths and Landscaping
- The path to the main entrance is of slabs and it appears to be even
- The path is free of undulations
- There are no windows or doors that swing outwards towards the access route to create a potential hazard
- The pathway is well lit and glare free
- The route to the main access is clearly identifiable
- There are no steps on route to the main entrance
- There is no ramped access en route to the premises
Entrance
- The accessible entrance is easily recognizable although it is not signposted
- The accessible entrance is the principal access
- There are no structural supports at the entrance that may present an obstruction for visually impaired persons
- There is no risen threshold in the doorway greater than 5 mm
- The threshold is level
- The entrance is free from any obstacles that would hinder wheelchair access
- There is no step up or down to access the premises
Route to Main Service Areas
- There are provisions to wipe excess moisture from feet that will allow easy access for a wheelchair user
- The floor covering is suitable not to present difficulty for wheelchair users and persons with mobility impairment and free from a high gloss or sheen that could present difficulty for persons with visual impairment
- The floor covering is in good condition
- The lighting provided at the entrance is of a good standard and glare free
- The route to the main service area is clutter and obstacle free
Ground Floor Main Service Counter/service area
- The main service counter is located slightly away from the main entrance reducing the risk of external noise
- The main service point is free from external or background noise
- The service point is easily identifiable from the entrance doors and the approach to it is direct and free from obstruction
- The main service point allows space for wheelchair users to gain access to the service point
- There is adequate turning space provided at the main service point
- There is adequate lighting at the main service point it is free of reflective glare that would compromise the ability of a person with hearing impairment to lip read at the main service point
- The floors and walls are of a contrasting colour that will aid persons with visual impairment
- Lighting throughout is good
- The floor is level throughout
- In general the shopping area is very good all clothes racks are on wheels and easily moved
- Pricing is of an acceptable size although goods description small and all in upper case may prove difficult for persons with learning disability or visual impairment
Basement Secondary Service Area
- There is no lift to allow wheelchair access to the Gent’s Department in the basement
- The secondary service counter is located away from the main entrance reducing the risk of external noise
- Secondary service point was free from external or background noise
- The approach to the secondary service point is direct and free from obstruction
- The secondary service point allows space for wheelchair users to gain access to the service point
- The service point is not provided with a hearing induction loop
First Floor
- The secondary service counter is located away from the main entrance reducing the risk of external noise
- The approach to the secondary service point is direct and free from obstruction
- The secondary service point allows space for wheelchair users to gain access to the service point
- The service point is not provided with a hearing induction loop
Horizontal Circulation
Main circulation areas should be kept accessible and free from obstacles
- The general wheelchair accessibility of the property is good
- The general lighting within the building is good
- The general background noise in the building is good
Vertical Circulation
- There is no lift to allow wheelchair access to the basement and first floor
- Access is via the stairs
