Disability Access to Blackhall Place
The Law Society recognises that the main building in Blackhall Place, built in 1783, was not designed with accessibility in mind. The four steps at the main entrance are an obvious testament to this.
Wheelchair access
We have provided wheelchair access via alternative entrances:
- The door into the lobby of the Presidents’ Hall at the back of the building, where a ramp of 1:10 gradient leads from the entrance lane to the lobby doors.
- The door into the South Quadrant Garden and subsequently into the South Quadrant Corridor and Members’ Lounge Area. The ramp to this entrance is 1:9 gradient.
- A new more accessible entrance into the Vanilla Café via Academic Street.
Disabled parking
The Law Society has two designated Disabled Parking spaces available and can also provide priority parking near the above entrances.
These spaces may be requested in advance by contacting the Law Society on general@lawsociety.ie or by advising our Security team on arrival.
Wheelchair access within the building
Wheelchair accessible toilets are provided off the Members’ Lounge area on the ground floor of Blackhall Place.
The main building has a passenger lift for access to the upper floors.
Support for impaired hearing
The Presidents’ Hall is fitted with a hearing loop for visitors with impaired hearing.
