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Learning Centre

Main Building, City Campus, Park Lane, Sunderland, SR1 3NX

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Access To

  • The Learning Centre is located on the first floor of the Main Building.
  • View information on Main Building - City Campus (opens new tab).
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter the Learning Centre.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 158cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Reception

  • The reception is located on the left of the Learning Centre.
  • The distance from the entrance is 6m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 73cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: stools.

Library

  • There is step-free level access throughout the library.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas, riser recliner chairs and stools.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: tables, coffee tables, high tables and desks.
  • The desks are fixed.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: ebook and ejournal.
  • Accessible software available for the computers includes: Texthelp Read&Write.