Accessibility

Event: Everyday steps to addressing everyday harms in support relationships with Professor Sally Robinson

General information

Contact name

Elizabeth Farrant

Contact number

0883738374

Travel instructions

Bus: The closest bus stop is at the Adelaide Central Bus Station on Franklin Street. It is a 2 minute walk (170 metres) to U City from there. There is another bus Stop D3 on Grote Street which is a 3 minute walk (260 Metres) from U City. There are bus stops on King William Street in Victoria Square (Stop V1 and Stop U2) and north of Victoria Square (Stop E1 and Stop V2) each 3 or 4 minutes walk from U City. Tram: The closest tram stop Victoria Square, a 5 minute walk (350 metres) to U City. Train: The Adelaide Train Station is an 8 minute walk (650 metres) from U City. Parking: Accessible and general parking can be found at the following locations: • CarePark Car Park located on Pitt Street, opposite U City on the western side. www.carepark.com.au • Auto Park located 42 Franklin Street, opposite U City on the northern side. www.autopark.com.au • UPark Central Market located 21-59 Grote Street, behind U City on the south/western side. www.upark.com.au/car-parks/central-market

Entry instructions

Entrance to the Function Centre is through the main glass doors on Franklin Street, north side of the building, or from Pitt Street or Penaluna Lane glass doors. Enter the building and either take the stairs or lift to level 1. Accessible entry to U City Function Centre is from Franklin Street (automatic doors). The elevator to level 1 is located next to the grand stairway. The goods lift to the first floor is: width 1600 mm x depth 2000mm and height 2400mm (door width 1100mm x 2200mm high).

After entry instructions

Enter the building and either take the stairs or lift to level 1. The elevator to level 1 is located next to the grand stairway.

Hazards

This event will involve talking about the good and bad parts of working with support workers. This may be distressing for some people, as they may have had their own bad experiences with support workers. Every care will be taken to discuss these important topics carefully and respectfully. Sally Robinson has a long history of working alongside colleagues and students with disability and has facilitated many similar conversations. If you have any concerns before, during or after the event, please contact Elizabeth Farrant on 08 8373 8374 or elizabethf@purpleorange.org.au.

Toilet location

There is a gender-neutral accessible toilet facility down the hall from the Function Centre (level 1) on the Eastern side. From the elevator turn right and it is located about 10 metres on the left. Accessible toilets are also located on the ground floor behind the grand staircase.

Accessible parking

U City has a limited number of accessible car spaces in the basement. Bookings are essential and fees apply. Enquire with the Functions Coordinator. Accessible and general parking can also be found at the following locations: • CarePark Car Park located on Pitt Street, opposite U City on the western side. www.carepark.com.au • Auto Park located 42 Franklin Street, opposite U City on the northern side. www.autopark.com.au • UPark Central Market located 21-59 Grote Street, behind U City on the south/western side. www.upark.com.au/car-parks/central-market On-street disability parking map – www.cityofadelaide.com.au/assets/documents/MAP-disability-access-guide.pdf

Audio access

U City has a hearing loop. This event will also be transcribed live, with attendees able to read the transcript on their own device via a web link. A microphone will be used during the event.