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IM102 - Teaching Room

Al-Qasimi Building, Durham University, Elvet Hill Road, Durham, DH1 3TU

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  • IM102 - Teaching Room is located on the ground floor of the Al-Qasimi building, to the left past the reception.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, doors permanently held open and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into IM102 - Teaching Room.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There are two entrances into this room.
  • There is a similar entrance into the room on the right of the entrance surveyed along the main building corridor.
  • This alternative entrance will take you to the front of the classroom.

Teaching

  • This is a teaching room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 90cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a television screen, a projector screen and a whiteboard.