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University Centre for Academic English - UCAE

Samuel Alexander Building, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL

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  • University Centre for Academic English (UCAE) is located in the North wing of the Samuel Alexander building on the lower ground floor.
    The most accessible approach is via the South entrance, lower ground floor to the rear left of the Student Support Hub.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and shiny flooring.
  • There is step-free level access to enter University Centre for Academic English (UCAE).
  • There are double automatic doors which open away from you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 75cm.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 94cm.

Reception (UCAE Resource Lending Library)

  • The reception is located ahead from entrance to the rear of the Student Support Hub.
  • The distance from the UCAE entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 75cm.
  • The reception has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • 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.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Entrance (UCAE Resource Lending Library)

  • This entrance is located to the right of the University Centre for Academic English (UCAE) reception.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Library (UCAE Resource Lending Library)

  • There is step-free level access throughout the library.
  • Access throughout the library may include narrow walkways.
  • There is not 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 medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the library includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: large print and audio.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: headsets and audio recorders.
  • There is a height adjustable desk in the open study room.