As a Student’s Association we are committed to a safer space policy which includes consistently reflecting on the accessibility of our events. We are informed by arts practitioners such as the Edinburgh based NEUK collective and Carolyn Lazard’s work “Accessibility in the Arts: A Promise and a Practice”. We are always open to feedback if there is something you feel needs addressing or improving. As a team of six, we would like to work with you, as students, to ensure that we can respond to suggestions and make the GSASA and our events as accessible as possible.  

Location

The GSASA is located in the Assembly Building at 20 Scott Street.

The main door is at pavement level and opens outwards onto Scott Street. It is 117cm/ 46inches wide. 

Moving Around the Building

The building is spread across four floors which can be accessed via the lift or central staircase. 

The lift provides access to the basement, ground, first and second floors of the Assembly building, covering all public areas. The doors of the lift are 90cm/ 35.5inches wide. The lift is 110cm/ 43inches wide by 140cm/ 55inches deep. 

Basement: Toilets 

Ground floor: Box Office, GSASA staff office, The Vic

First floor: the Assembly Hall 

Second floor: GSASA staff and sabbatical offices, Project Space 1, Project Space 2, Hill52 studio

Light and Sound

Noise levels vary throughout the building. The entrance area, café, bar, and Assembly Hall can be particularly noisy when the building is busy. 

The building is well lit with overhead bulb lighting, alongside natural daylight in most rooms. During workshops we will endeavour to respond to the needs of participants to ensure the lighting is suitable and comfortable. 

Toilets 

• There are toilets located on the basement (-1) and second (2) floors of the building. 

• There are gender neutral toilets located on the basement floor – one with urinals and closed stalls; and one with closed stalls only – both of which anyone is welcome to use. 

• Sanitary bins are provided in all toilets throughout the building. 

• There are sanitary products located in all toilet facilities. Here you can find free tampons and sanitary towels. Students can help by letting staff know if they need restocked in specific locations. 

• There is one individual unisex accessible toilet cubicle on the basement floor, and one on the second floor, with level access and handrails. The doors on both are 89cm / 35 inches wide. The transfer space is to the left-hand side and measures 79cm / 31inches in width and 193cm / 76inches in depth. 

• There are also free condoms and lubricants available at the toilets for discreet and anonymous collection. We have a variety of packets available including latex and allergy free products.  

For Fresher’s Events

• If you require an extra ticket at an event for a support worker or carer, please contact the team at: gsasa@gsa.ac.uk 

• We welcome trained assistance dogs. 

• Earplugs are available, please ask a member of GSASA staff.  

• We have a box of sensory materials and toys for anyone who requires them. Please ask a member of GSASA staff for these. 

• Breaks will be incorporated into longer workshops, but feel free to access leave and/or access the Quiet Space whenever necessary. 

If you have any questions or additional access needs, please don’t hesitate to contact: gsasa@gsa.ac.uk