Access Guide
Access To
- The Tyndall Lecture Theatre 1.11 is on floor 1.
- The Tyndall Lecture Theatre 1.11 is approximately 110m from the lift.
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access to enter the Lecture Theatre.
- There are double automatic doors which open towards you.
- The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 90cm.
- The width of the opening is 121cm.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 90cm.
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 8 rows and balcony.
- 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- There is tiered seating with no handrails at the steps.
- There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, lecture chairs and high stools.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- The surface heights are 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 whiteboard and a blackboard.