Access Guide
Access To
- The Assistive Technology Room is located on the ground floor of the Arts and Social Sciences Library, to the rear right after the Enquiries desk.
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single automatic door which opens away from you.
- The door has a locked extension leaf.
- The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
- The width of the opening is 78cm.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a key card/fob reader to open the door, which has a height of 94cm
- When the extension leaf is open the door opening width is 118cm.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 92cm.
Room
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable tables.
- The tables are fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
- There is background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.