Access Guide
Access To
- The Powell Lecture Theatre G.42 is on the ground floor, to the left of the main reception area.
- The Powell Lecture Theatre G.42 is approximately 40m from the main entrance.
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access, manual doors, doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access to enter the lecture theatre.
- There is a single automatic door which opens towards you.
- The door has a locked extension leaf.
- The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
- The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 89cm.
- The width of the opening is 83cm.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 80cm.
Teaching
- This is a lecture theatre.
- There is step-free level access to the speaker’s area and front row only.
- The following areas have stepped access: the back 9 rows of tiered seating.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- 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.
- There is tiered seating with no handrails at the steps.
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- The designated spaces for wheelchair users are located in the front row.
- There is step-free level access to the designated space surveyed.
- Companions sit next to you and behind you.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in the room includes: lecture chairs and high stools.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- Some chairs 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 speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
- This room has a projector screen and a blackboard.