Campus is first to get disabled toilet

SOUTHERN Regional College, Banbridge Campus, is the first FE College in Northern Ireland to be given Changing Places accreditation, following the upgrade installation to the disabled toilet, last summer.
By The Newsroom
Published 2nd Sep 2010, 14:26 BST
Updated 10th Sep 2010, 16:38 BST

Standard disabled toilets do not meet the needs of all people with a disability – or their carers. People with profound and multiple learning disabilities, as well as other serious impairments such as spinal injuries, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis or an acquired brain injury, often need extra facilities to allow them to use the toilets comfortably.

Changing Places toilets are different to standard disabled toilets with extra features and more space to meet these needs. Each Changing Places toilet provides the right equipment including a height adjustable adult-sized changing bench and a tracking hoist system; enough space for the disabled person and up to two carers and a safe, clean environment for users and carers alike.

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There are four Changing Places toilets in Northern Ireland at Lagan Valley Civic Centre, Divis & Black Mountain, George Best Belfast City Airport and now Southern Regional College, Banbridge Campus.

Banbridge Campus is currently enrolling for the ASDAN Personal & Social Development Entry Level 2 course which will take place two days per week, Thursday and Friday.

Subjects may include Preparation for Work, Healthy Living and Personal Safety. The Personal & Social Development course offers imaginative ways of supporting students in becoming more confident and responsible citizens.

Contact Jean McGuigan at Banbridge Campus on 028 3839 7700 for further information regarding this course.

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