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Wolfson Lecture Theatre

Bournemouth Gateway, Lansdowne Campus, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, BH8 8AJ

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  • The Wolfson Lecture Theatre is located on the first floor of the Bournemouth Gateway Building.
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  • The distance from the lift is 25m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 110cm.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.

Wolfson Lecture Theatre

  • There is not step-free level access throughout.
  • The following areas have stepped access: all areas with the exception of the speakers area and the first and last rows.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is tiered seating.
  • Tiered seating has stepped access.
  • There are no handrails for the steps.
  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • The designated spaces for wheelchair users are located in the front and rear rows.
  • Companions can sit next to you, behind you and in front of you.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 96cm.
  • The lectern is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the lectern is 101cm.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.
  • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.